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Aerial view of U.S. Route 50—the loneliest road in the USA—and a wind farm in rural Nevada, featuring high mountains covered in desert terrain and snow. Clear blue sky.
Road Trips
7 Unforgettable U.S. Cross-Country Road Trips
Go from one side of the country to another on one of these journeys.
July 4, 2026 11:26 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
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
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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
I Took Uber Copter From Manhattan to JFK—Here’s What It’s Like
Air Travel News
I Took Uber Copter From Manhattan to JFK—Here’s What It’s Like
October 3, 2019 08:54 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Signature Travel Network: Next Year’s Hot Destinations
AFAR Advisor
11 Travel Destinations That Are About to Get More Popular
October 3, 2019 03:46 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
PSA: Domestic Airfares Are the Lowest in Years—Now’s the Time to Book
Air Travel News
PSA: Domestic Airfares Are the Lowest in Years—Now’s the Time to Book
October 2, 2019 09:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
How You Can Gift Students Travel via Learning AFAR
From the Editor
How You Can Gift Students Travel via Learning AFAR
October 2, 2019 04:57 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
TripAdvisor Ends Ticket Sales to Attractions That Breed or Buy Dolphins and Whales
Tips + News
TripAdvisor Ends Ticket Sales to Attractions That Breed or Buy Dolphins and Whales
October 2, 2019 02:50 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Komodo Island Cancels Plans for Tourist Ban
Tips + News
Komodo Island Cancels Plans for Tourist Ban
October 2, 2019 02:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Border Wall That Was: Berlin Wall Festival Honors the 30th Anniversary of the Fall
Festivals + Events
Berlin Wall Festival Honors the 30th Anniversary of the Fall
October 2, 2019 11:27 AM
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Jennifer Ceaser
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In the Magazine
The 2019 AFAR Travel Vanguard
October 2, 2019 10:40 AM
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Staff
10 Photos of French Polynesia that will Make You Want to Go Now
Photo Essays
10 Photos of French Polynesia that will Make You Want to Go Now
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Beijing’s Massive Zaha Hadid–Designed Airport Is Now Open
Air Travel News
Beijing’s Massive Zaha Hadid–Designed Airport Is Now Open
October 1, 2019 03:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
This Nashville Hotel Lets You Be a Rock Star During Your Visit
Tips + News
This Nashville Hotel Lets You Be a Rock Star During Your Visit
October 1, 2019 01:35 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The History Behind Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Ceilings
History + Culture
The History Behind Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Ceilings
September 30, 2019 07:32 PM
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Sarah Buder
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Heli-Hiking in Canada
Epic Trips
10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Heli-Hiking in Canada
September 30, 2019 05:11 PM
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Tim Chester
France Will Spend $165 Million to Rescue Some of Its Small Cafés
Tips + News
France Will Spend $165 Million to Rescue Some of Its Small Cafés
September 30, 2019 04:00 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Saudi Arabia Will Start Issuing Tourist Visas for the First Time Ever
Visas + Passports
Saudi Arabia Will Start Issuing Tourist Visas for the First Time Ever
September 27, 2019 08:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Those Pesky Hidden Hotel Fees May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
Hotels
Those Pesky Hidden Hotel Fees May Soon Be a Thing of the Past
September 27, 2019 07:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Delta Buys a Stake in Latin America’s Largest Airline
Air Travel News
Delta Buys a Stake in Latin America’s Largest Airline
September 27, 2019 07:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Books of 2019 to Pack for Your Next Trip
Books
The Best Books of 2019 to Pack for Your Next Trip
September 27, 2019 06:34 PM
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Shannon Reed
This Airline Just Launched a Map That Shows Where Babies Are Sitting
Air Travel News
This Airline Just Launched a Map That Shows Where Babies Are Sitting
September 26, 2019 06:56 PM
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Elissa Garay
Why You Should Head to Your Nearest National Park This Saturday
National Parks
Why You Should Head to Your Nearest National Park This Saturday
September 26, 2019 04:30 PM
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Maggie Fuller
This Sleepy French Town Is an Essential Pilgrimage for Any True Wine Fan
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
This Sleepy French Town Is an Essential Pilgrimage for Any True Wine Fan
September 26, 2019 03:08 PM
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Eleanor Aldridge
Help Preserve Women’s History at These Sites Across the United States
History + Culture
Help Preserve Women’s History at These Sites Across the United States
September 26, 2019 12:57 PM
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Sarah Buder
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on Safari in Kenya
Safari
7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on Safari in Kenya
September 26, 2019 10:09 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Beyond Montevideo: Why Uruguay’s Wineries Need to Be on Your Radar
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Beyond Montevideo: Why Uruguay’s Wineries Need to Be on Your Radar
September 25, 2019 10:35 PM
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Ari Bendersky
Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?
AFAR Advisor
Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?
September 25, 2019 04:59 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Disney Adds Hundreds of Plant-Based Dishes to Theme Parks
Disney
Disney Adds Hundreds of Plant-Based Dishes to Theme Parks
September 25, 2019 04:08 PM
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Nicole Antonio
7 Exciting New Airline Routes Coming to the Caribbean This Winter
Air Travel News
7 Exciting New Airline Routes Coming to the Caribbean This Winter
September 25, 2019 03:25 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Japan’s Hidden Wine Region Offers Hot Springs, Hiking, and Historic Temples
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Japan’s Hidden Wine Region Offers Hot Springs, Hiking, and Historic Temples
September 25, 2019 02:18 PM
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Carrie Dykes
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