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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
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
15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel
Books
15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel
September 17, 2019 12:00 PM
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Sara Button
The Trip Every “Outlander” Fan Should Take—and 7 Other Literary Journeys to Try in 2020
Books
The Trip Every “Outlander” Fan Should Take—and 7 Other Literary Journeys to Try in 2020
September 17, 2019 11:12 AM
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Sara Button
Pick the House Plants for Your Room at This Hotel Pop-Up
Hotels
Pick the House Plants for Your Room at This Hotel Pop-Up
September 16, 2019 07:50 PM
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Michelle Baran
Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit
Books
Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit
September 16, 2019 06:28 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
1 Incredible Book Inspired Me to Go to Antarctica—3 Times
Books
1 Incredible Book Inspired Me to Go to Antarctica—3 Times
September 16, 2019 05:45 PM
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Sivani Babu
You’ll Soon Be Able to Spend the Night at the North Pole—in an Igloo
Tips + News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Spend the Night at the North Pole—in an Igloo
September 16, 2019 04:54 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
New Zealand’s Best Glamping Retreats
Hotels
New Zealand’s Best Glamping Retreats
September 16, 2019 04:44 PM
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Tracy Ziemer
How This Cruise Line Puts Wellness Front and Center
AFAR Advisor
How This Cruise Line Puts Wellness Front and Center
September 16, 2019 12:05 PM
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AmaWaterways
Why You Should Go to Kyoto This Fall
Where to Go in Fall
Why You Should Go to Kyoto This Fall
September 16, 2019 10:52 AM
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Nora Walsh
How a Spanish Festival Changed This Traveler’s Perspective
Art + Culture
How a Spanish Festival Changed This Traveler’s Perspective
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How an Encounter with Penguins Changed Her Life
Epic Trips
How an Encounter with Penguins Changed Her Life
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How a Cooking Class Transformed This Woman’s Life
Food + Drink
How a Cooking Class Transformed This Woman’s Life
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How One Traveler Discovered Inner Strength at the Grand Canyon
Epic Trips
How One Traveler Discovered Inner Strength at the Grand Canyon
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Mapping the Bahamas: What’s Open as the Islands Recover From Dorian
Tips + News
Mapping the Bahamas: What’s Open as the Islands Recover From Dorian
September 13, 2019 08:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Captivating Look at One of the World’s Last Wild Frontiers
History + Culture
A Captivating Look at One of the World’s Last Wild Frontiers
September 13, 2019 07:25 PM
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Sarah Buder
Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season
Off The Tourist Trail
Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season
September 13, 2019 06:48 PM
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Tim Chester
This Earth-Friendly Exhibit Is Made for Your Instagram
Tips + News
This Earth-Friendly Exhibit Is Made for Your Instagram
September 13, 2019 03:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort
Health + Wellness
Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort
September 12, 2019 09:51 PM
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Chris Colin
Wow Air Is Going Premium. Will It Still Offer $99 Flights?
Air Travel News
Wow Air Is Going Premium. Will It Still Offer $99 Flights?
September 12, 2019 06:38 PM
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Michelle Baran
5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel
Books
5 Novel Destinations From the Man Who Wrote the Book on Literary Travel
September 12, 2019 05:51 PM
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Brooke Porter Katz
Why I’m Stocking Up on These Perfect Insulated Travel Mugs
AFAR Approved
Why I’m Stocking Up on These Perfect Insulated Travel Mugs
September 12, 2019 05:44 PM
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Maggie Fuller
All About United Airlines’ New Flight Discount for Young Adults
Tips + News
All About United Airlines’ New Flight Discount for Young Adults
September 12, 2019 04:44 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
San Francisco’s Cable Cars Are Shutting Down Temporarily for Repairs
Tips + News
San Francisco’s Cable Cars Are Shutting Down Temporarily for Repairs
September 12, 2019 03:47 PM
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Juliet Williams
These Quaint Italian Villages Will Pay You to Move There
Tips + News
These Quaint Italian Villages Will Pay You to Move There
September 12, 2019 03:02 PM
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Sarah Buder
In Milan, Pastry Chefs Are Reclaiming Italy’s Traditional Christmas Cake
Restaurants + Cafés
In Milan, Pastry Chefs Are Reclaiming Italy’s Traditional Christmas Cake
September 12, 2019 11:49 AM
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Serena Renner
COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero
AFAR Advisor
COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero
September 12, 2019 10:01 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
What Annoys You About Luxury Hotels?
AFAR Advisor
What Annoys You About Luxury Hotels?
September 12, 2019 10:01 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Wow Air to Start Flying Again
Air Travel News
Wow Air to Start Flying Again
September 11, 2019 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
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