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International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Photo by Cris Barnett
Longreads
Finding Foodie Heaven in England’s Lake District
April 18, 2023 11:12 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
aerial view of United's Boeing 777 flying above clouds
Air Travel News
United Is Adding These New Long-Haul Routes Amid Massive Global Expansion
April 18, 2023 09:35 AM
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Michelle Baran
Clouds covering Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica.
Outdoor Adventure
Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks
April 17, 2023 07:18 PM
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Mona Gable
Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.
Spring 2023
Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?
April 17, 2023 04:00 PM
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Mona Gable
A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake
Travel for Good
Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior
April 17, 2023 11:01 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.
U.S. Beaches
13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i
April 15, 2023 12:20 PM
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Rachel Ng
Are you staring overpriced airfares right in the nose?
Air Travel News
This Is Why Your Flights Are So Expensive Right Now
April 14, 2023 07:26 PM
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Barbara Peterson
The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024
Festivals + Events
Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free
April 14, 2023 04:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
buildings at night with lights in Tokyo
Air Travel News
New Japanese Low-Cost Carrier Offers Nonstop U.S.-Tokyo Flights From $325 One-Way
April 14, 2023 12:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $7 Travel Gadget
AFAR Approved
Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $6 Travel Gadget
April 13, 2023 08:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
children climb stairs with snow piled up on them at Granlibakken in Lake Tahoe
Trending News
After Record Snowfall, California’s Ski Season Will Extend Into Summer—Is That a Good Thing?
April 13, 2023 06:06 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
A person holding a handful of purple and green olives.
Spring 2023
An Olive Oil Revolution Is Quietly Brewing in Tunisia
April 13, 2023 06:03 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Visas + Passports
Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?
April 13, 2023 05:01 PM
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Billie Cohen
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Where to Go in Summer
What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer
April 13, 2023 12:01 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Interior shot of a luxury suite on a train.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect
April 12, 2023 11:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
Destination Cosmos at Hall des Lumières
Trending News
NASA Teams With NYC Museum on New Immersive Outer Space Exhibit
April 12, 2023 05:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Chase Sapphire Terrace
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Lounges Are Coming Soon to an Airport Near You
April 12, 2023 04:47 PM
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Paul Rubio
Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
April 12, 2023 03:08 PM
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Becca Blond
view of a pool flanked by palm trees at Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa
Family Travel
Napa Valley With Kids? The Best Family-Friendly Hotels, Restaurants, and Things to Do in Wine Country
April 11, 2023 09:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Longreads
Greetings from Saudi Arabia
April 11, 2023 07:37 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin
Where to Travel Next
7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye
April 11, 2023 06:28 PM
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Jenna Scatena
North window in Arches National Park
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature
April 11, 2023 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
row of colorful somewhat crooked buildings along the Amsterdam waterfront with houseboats
Air Travel News
JetBlue Adds New Flights to Europe—Just in Time for Summer
April 11, 2023 02:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.
Hotels
AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel
April 11, 2023 12:37 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Man looking at cell phone, sitting in window seat on an airplane
Air Travel News
What Really Happens if You Don’t Switch Your Phone to “Airplane Mode” In-Flight
April 10, 2023 06:24 PM
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Billie Cohen
Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.
Stay Here Next
A Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn in Cannes. Here’s a First Look.
April 10, 2023 04:21 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
10 “Stranger Things” Filming Locations You Can Visit
History + Culture
12 Stranger Things Filming Locations You Can Visit
April 10, 2023 02:25 PM
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Ciera Velarde
Kayaking the waterways within the Golden Isles.
Islands
5 Ways to Explore the Boundless Natural Beauty of the Golden Isles
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