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Two Women in French Broad River with Oxbow River Snorkeling
Outdoor Adventure
The Most Unusual Snorkeling Experience in the United States Isn’t in the Ocean
River snorkeling in the Blue Ridge Mountains will show you a shocking amount of iridescent, ancient, dazzling wildlife.
June 18, 2026 05:08 PM
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Annie Brown Verdin
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Hotels
These Are the Best Hotels in Vancouver
June 18, 2026 04:20 PM
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Ann Shields
the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces
America 250
Mount Rushmore Festivities and a 1,900-mile Pony Ride: America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest
June 18, 2026 03:20 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A dining table and chairs as well as some loungers on an outdoor deck on the Windstar Star Seeker cruise ship
Small Ship Cruises
Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? This Newly Launched Yacht-Style Cruise Ship Is Ideal for Both
June 18, 2026 02:54 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A safari vehicle stops at a health checkpoint along a dirt road in Uganda
Trending News
What Travel in Central and East Africa Really Looks Like Amid the Ebola Outbreak
June 17, 2026 06:17 PM
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Alicia Erickson
Villa Argentina terrace with view of Dubrovnik's Old Town
Hotel News + Openings
One of Dubrovnik’s Most Beloved Waterfront Hotels Is Back
June 17, 2026 06:05 PM
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Kristin Vuković
Garner state park hiking views.
Road Trips
The Ultimate Texas Hill Country Road Trip Includes Tree Houses, Tubing, and Tacos
June 17, 2026 05:49 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
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What’s New In...
This Southern City Is Topping Our Travel Wishlist This Year—Here’s Why
November 5, 2024 03:56 PM
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Ellen Schmedinghoff
Snow-covered mountains and trees.
Winter Sports
5 U.S. Ski Resorts to Visit for Avoiding the Crowds
November 4, 2024 11:49 PM
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Shayla Martin
The Best Christmas Market Cruises
River Cruises
The Secret to Exploring Europe’s Popular Christmas Markets That Most People Don’t Know About
November 4, 2024 07:20 PM
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Fran Golden
Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Festivals + Events
When Should You Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
November 4, 2024 03:45 PM
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Tim Chester
25 Travel Gifts Under $25
Holiday Travel
13 Travel Gifts Under $25
November 4, 2024 12:16 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Numerous boats out on the water and colorful houses in hues of orange, cream, pink, and white stacked along the waterfront cliffs of Positano, Italy
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Launched 2 New Dreamy Italy Routes
November 1, 2024 06:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
This hallway at Palazzo Talìa features large green banquette seating and floor to ceiling curtains.
Hotels
The 4 Most Exciting New Hotels in Rome
November 1, 2024 05:09 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine
Fall 2024
The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River
November 1, 2024 03:55 PM
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Bonnie Tsui
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Sustainable Travel
Mount Everest Is Covered in Trash Left Behind by Climbers. What’s Being Done About It?
November 1, 2024 12:43 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A long line at security at Denver airport
Air Travel News
How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.
November 1, 2024 12:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Town covered in snow and framed by trees
Holiday Travel
Winter Is Travel’s Most Underrated Season. Here’s Why (and Where) to Take a Trip This Time of Year
November 1, 2024 08:00 AM
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Billie Cohen
Bird's eye view of a sandwich and coffee from La Lucha Sanguchería Criolla at the Lima airport
Air Travel News
You Can Have a Truly Tasty Meal at the Airport These Days—These Are Our Favorites
October 31, 2024 07:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Travelers waiting around at an American Airlines boarding gate, C37, at Dallas Fort Worth for a flight headed to Austin, Texas
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Testing a New Alert System for Those Who Dare to Jump the Boarding Gate Line
October 31, 2024 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hotels
5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.
October 30, 2024 07:30 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Seaplane over turquoise blue water
International Beaches
Beautiful Beaches in the Caribbean for a Getaway Without the Crowds
October 30, 2024 01:22 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.
Fall 2024
I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp
October 30, 2024 12:24 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A row of lodgings line a snowy ski slope at Deer Valley Resort
Trending News
This Ski-Only Utah Mountain Is Getting a Luxury Hotel, 100 New Trails, and Its First Bubble Chairlift
October 30, 2024 11:12 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
A villa at Soneva Secret in the Maldives with thatched roofs and a waterslide.
Stay Here Next
For an Ultra-Private Getaway, This New Luxury Resort Is the Only Hotel on This Remote Maldives Island
October 29, 2024 05:25 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Photographer: Goran Kosanovic
Cruise
How to Experience the Best of Vancouver When Your Cruise Ship Docks
October 29, 2024 04:45 PM
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Chloe Bergé
Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.
Fall 2024
These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece
October 29, 2024 10:27 AM
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Nicola Chilton
Two people skiing in Gstaad in the Swiss Alps on freshly groomed snow with soaring snow-topped in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
You Can Get Free Ski Tickets When You Buy Winter Gear From This Iconic Outerwear Brand
October 28, 2024 06:56 PM
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Cat Sposato
Courtesy Museum of Broken Relationships
Longreads
This Museum Wants Your Stories of Heartbreak
October 28, 2024 11:35 AM
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Erika Hobart
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree entices tourists and locals when it
Holiday Travel
A Guide to Surviving—and Enjoying—Holiday Travel This Year
October 28, 2024 08:30 AM
An aeriel view of Mont Saint-Michel, a historic island commune topped with a striking abbey, in France, with moody sunset lighting and clouds
Ocean Cruises
6 Best France Cruises for Food, Wine, History, and Art
October 25, 2024 06:10 PM
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Fran Golden
Afar's Photo Director, Michelle Heimerman, shooting the Khumbu Ice Fall at Everest Base Camp.
Packing Tips + Gear
I Just Hiked to Everest Base Camp—Here’s Everything I Packed for the 12-Day Trek
October 25, 2024 03:39 PM
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Michelle Heimerman
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Fall 2024
These 18 Epic Cruises Offer Unforgettable Trips Around the World
October 25, 2024 02:26 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel
October 25, 2024 12:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
an airplane wing inflight with views of Indonesian islands below
Air Travel News
To Get the Best Price, This Is When to Book Your Flight
October 24, 2024 06:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
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