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Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles of sand to 11 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.
July 3, 2026 03:18 AM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Maracas Bay, Trinidad
Trending News
Trinidad’s Tourism Industry Is at a Tipping Point
July 2, 2026 05:36 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Big Sur, California
Road Trips
24 Incredible Road Trips in the U.S.
July 2, 2026 05:27 PM
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Ciera Velarde
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A Street Art Tour in the “City of Murals” Honors African American Heroes
Art + Culture
A Street Art Tour in the “City of Murals” Honors African American Heroes
January 20, 2020 08:27 AM
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Sarah Buder
RIP Hipmunk, the Travel Booking Site That Took the “Agony” out of Search
Packing Tips + Gear
RIP Hipmunk, the Travel Booking Site That Took the “Agony” out of Search
January 17, 2020 07:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours
Tips + News
Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours
January 17, 2020 05:34 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Yosemite Has Been Hit With Possible Norovirus—Here’s How to Stay Healthy
Tips + News
Yosemite Has Been Hit With Possible Norovirus—Here’s How to Stay Healthy
January 17, 2020 02:52 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines
Tips + News
Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines
January 16, 2020 05:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist
AFAR Advisor
Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist
January 16, 2020 12:27 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Luxury Travel News: Shop Singita, Wellness for Kids, and Oceania’s New World Cruise
Hotels
Luxury Travel News: Shop Singita, Wellness for Kids, and Oceania’s New World Cruise
January 16, 2020 12:26 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising
Cruise
The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising
January 15, 2020 07:14 PM
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Eric Rosen
The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You
Restaurants + Cafés
The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You
Sponsored by
This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise
River Cruises
This Is Officially the Coolest Way to River Cruise
January 15, 2020 05:01 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The Best Restaurants in Boise, According to a Local Chef
Restaurants + Cafés
The Best Restaurants in Boise, According to a Local Chef
January 15, 2020 04:59 PM
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Megan Hill
5 Cool Southwest Towns That Need to Be on Your Radar
Where to Travel Next
5 Cool Southwest Towns That Need to Be on Your Radar
Sponsored by
How Different Will Virgin Voyages Be, Really?
Cruise
How Different Will Virgin Voyages Be, Really?
January 15, 2020 03:42 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Things to Do in Idaho
Outdoor Adventure
10 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Idaho
January 15, 2020 01:18 PM
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Alex Schechter
A Family-Friendly Guide to Sun Valley and Ketchum
Winter Sports
A Family-Friendly Guide to Sun Valley and Ketchum
January 15, 2020 10:35 AM
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Carl Pettit
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Ocean Cruises
The AFAR Guide to Cruising
January 15, 2020 09:24 AM
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Staff
The Best Things to Do in Arizona
Travel Inspiration
The Best Things to Do in Arizona
January 14, 2020 05:28 PM
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Stacey McKenna
Where to Cruise in 2020
Ocean Cruises
Where to Cruise in 2020
January 14, 2020 05:02 PM
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Fran Golden
A Chef’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale
Restaurants + Cafés
A Chef’s Guide to the Best Restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale
January 14, 2020 03:49 PM
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Andi Berlin
These New Luxury Cruises Are for True Explorers
Expedition Cruises
These New Luxury Cruises Are for True Explorers
January 14, 2020 02:46 PM
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Gene Sloan
Amazing Kid-Friendly Cruises That Aren’t on a Mega-Ship
River Cruises
Amazing Kid-Friendly Cruises That Aren’t on a Mega-Ship
January 14, 2020 01:27 PM
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Fran Golden
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Health + Wellness
How Arizona Became America’s Wellness Travel Destination
January 14, 2020 12:07 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
The Best Hikes in Arizona (They’re Not All in the Grand Canyon)
Hiking + Cycling
The Best Hikes in Arizona (They’re Not All in the Grand Canyon)
January 14, 2020 09:49 AM
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Melanie Haiken
The Art Lover’s Guide to Arizona
Art + Culture
The Art Lover’s Guide to Arizona
January 14, 2020 08:46 AM
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Nora Burba Trulsson
Why the New Nonstop to Cape Town Will Change My Life—and Yours
Air Travel News
Why the New Nonstop to Cape Town Will Change My Life—and Yours
January 13, 2020 07:09 PM
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Mary Holland
Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them
Outdoor Adventure
Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them
January 13, 2020 04:40 PM
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Stacey McKenna
These Epic Shore Excursions Will Change the Way You Think About Cruising
Small Ship Cruises
These Epic Shore Excursions Will Change the Way You Think About Cruising
January 13, 2020 04:40 PM
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Gene Sloan
How Safe Is Air Travel in 2020, Really?
Air Travel News
How Safe Is Air Travel in 2020, Really?
January 13, 2020 01:57 PM
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Barbara Peterson
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