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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
SFO Bans Sale of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles
Travel for Good
SFO Bans Sale of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles
August 2, 2019 05:14 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Country Will Finally Let Women Travel Independently
Trending News
This Country Will Finally Let Women Travel Independently
August 2, 2019 03:26 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Rome Bars McDonald’s From Opening Near Ancient Site
Restaurants + Cafés
Rome Bars McDonald’s From Opening Near Ancient Site
August 2, 2019 03:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Everything We Know So far About Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park
Trending News
Everything We Know So far About Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park
August 1, 2019 07:37 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Hotel Company Says “Good-Bye” to Mini Bathroom Amenities
Sustainable Travel
This Hotel Company Says “Good-Bye” to Mini Bathroom Amenities
August 1, 2019 03:37 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Why Now Is the Time to Visit Lima
Restaurants + Cafés
Why Now Is the Time to Visit Lima
August 1, 2019 12:53 PM
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Mary Holland
How This Airplane Is Changing the Experience of Flying
Air Travel News
How This Airplane Is Changing the Experience of Flying
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In the Magazine
The Traveler’s Guide to Happiness
August 1, 2019 10:57 AM
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Staff
The Secrets of Why Islands Make Us Happy
Islands
The Secrets of Why Islands Make Us Happy
Sponsored by
Can Travel Make You Happy?
From the Editor
Can Travel Make You Happy?
July 31, 2019 07:13 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
7 New Hotels With Dreamy Minimalist Designs
Hotels
7 New Hotels With Dreamy Minimalist Designs
July 31, 2019 07:07 PM
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Lindsay Lambert
We’re Celebrating AFAR’s 10th Anniversary–Thanks to You
Founder’s Note
We’re Celebrating AFAR’s 10th Anniversary–Thanks to You
July 31, 2019 07:04 PM
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Greg Sullivan
On Air: Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes
AFAR Advisor
An Interview With Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes
July 31, 2019 05:28 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism
Tips + News
Sri Lanka Announces Free Visas to Boost Tourism
July 31, 2019 05:15 PM
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Bharatha Mallawarchi
Travel Makes People Happy–Here Are 25 Stories to Prove It
Travel for Good
Travel Makes People Happy–Here Are 25 Stories to Prove It
July 31, 2019 05:07 PM
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Staff
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
History + Culture
What Happiness Looks Like Around the World
July 31, 2019 01:50 PM
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Billie Cohen
A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room
Hotels
A Hotel in Denver Wants to Throw a Puppies and Prosecco Party in Your Room
July 31, 2019 12:49 PM
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Kate Sommers-Dawes
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Photo Essays
AFAR Photo Awards 2019
July 31, 2019 10:36 AM
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Staff
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
July 30, 2019 07:10 PM
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Carlye Wisel
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
Art + Architecture
10 Border Walls That Artists Have Turned Into Powerful Protests
July 30, 2019 05:07 PM
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Maya Kroth
How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan Your Most Joyful Trip, According to a Happiness Expert
July 30, 2019 05:04 PM
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Aislyn Greene
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
Art + Culture
HBO’s “Chernobyl” Sends Curious Tourists to Lithuania
July 30, 2019 03:25 PM
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Liudas Dapkus
Intrepid Just Launched Its Biggest-Ever Flash Sale
Tips + News
Intrepid Just Launched Its Biggest-Ever Flash Sale
July 30, 2019 03:00 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
7 Tips for Creating Happier Travel Memories
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 Tips for Creating Happier Travel Memories
July 30, 2019 02:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
History + Culture
Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking
July 30, 2019 02:12 PM
A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas
Style + Design
A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas
July 30, 2019 12:54 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Why You Should Go to London This Summer
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to London This Summer
July 30, 2019 09:52 AM
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Ann Shields
California’s Best National Parks and Monuments
National Parks
California’s Best National Parks and Monuments
July 29, 2019 07:36 PM
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Jill K. Robinson
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