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U.S. Beaches
You’ll Find Seafood Shacks, Surf Spots, and Scenic Hikes in These Charming U.S. Beach Towns
These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West coasts.
June 22, 2026 01:33 PM
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Staff
The Canadian
Trending News
Want to See Canada by Train? Here’s Why 2026 Is Your Year
June 22, 2026 10:14 AM
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Sarah Arksey Njegovan
Montana countryside in Custer's gravesite at the battle of Little Bighorn overlooking the vast midwest American landscape on a cool spring day. there is a metal art installation of the battle
America 250
Lowriders, Rodeos, and Cowboy Poetry: America 250 Celebrations in the West
June 22, 2026 07:04 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Colorado, AUG 8 2014 - TSA security check in the Denver International Airport
Air Travel News
Peanut Butter? Ranch? The Surprising Things You Can’t Bring Through TSA
June 21, 2026 09:07 AM
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Billie Cohen
Terrace rooms and Brasserie Angelica showcase the Newman's blend of design, dining, and neighborhood connection.
Stay Here Next
This New Hotel Feels Like London at Its Most Local
June 19, 2026 12:14 PM
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Lucy Kehoe
a view of the pool, yellow and white stiped loungers and red-orange umbrellas at Silver Lake Pool & Inn in Los Angeles, a Palisociety hotel
Hotel News + Openings
Marriott Just Added These 16 Stylish Boutique Hotels to Its Bonvoy Program
June 19, 2026 12:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
side shot of drummers in revolutionary garb, walking the parade in front of crowds in Bristol, Rhode Island
America 250
Tall Ships, Block Parties, and the Oldest Fourth of July Parade: America 250 Celebrations in the Northeast
June 19, 2026 06:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A woman gazing out at the view from an infinity pool at Banyan Tree Mayakoba.
Health + Wellness
A Coastal Wellness Retreat Rooted in Mayan Traditions
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Joshue trees dot the landscape in Joshua Tree National Park with rocky, bouldered hills in the background
Trending News
Can (and Should) You Still Travel to National Parks During the Government Shutdown?
October 23, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Game room with blue and black striped carpets, arcade sign, and jukebox
Loyalty + Rewards
Arcade Games, Caviar Deviled Eggs, and Zero-Gravity Nap Pods—How Far Will Airport Lounges Go for Your Loyalty?
October 23, 2025 06:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Children peaking over a fence at Alisanal Ranch.
Family Travel
A California Wine Country Guide for Families
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View of Koba Sports Bar exterior at Mayakoba.
Food + Drink
How This México Resort Is Changing Resort Dining
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Seaside shot of a Greek Island with white-washed houses on a hill overlooking the sea.
Destination Spotlight
What’s the Next Hot Retirement Destination? Hint: It’s Rich in Sea Air, Healthy Living, and Ouzo
October 23, 2025 11:25 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
A person, seen from behind, sitting in bed and stretching their arms overhead looking out at a pool area outside
Trending News
Demand for Adults-Only Resorts Is on the Rise. But Should Kids Really Be Excluded?
October 23, 2025 11:08 AM
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Terry Ward
The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn, NY
Art + Culture
Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror
October 22, 2025 04:02 PM
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Jennifer Billock
Live music at Mayakoba’s Day of the Dead celebrations
Art + Culture
Why You Should Celebrate Day of the Dead at These 3 Mexican Resorts
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Two little floating houses in the Yellowknife Bay
Art + Culture
Yellowknife’s Skies Light Up at Night, but the Daytime Is When the City Really Comes Alive
October 22, 2025 07:36 AM
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Tim Chester
A castle atop a green rocky hill, with clouds overhead
History + Culture
Terrifying Dolls, a Nightmare Film, and Bone-Filled Caves: 8 of the World’s Most Haunted Places
October 22, 2025 03:59 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
A rendering of an aerial view of the Scenic Ikon surrounding by floating ice
Expedition Cruises
This New Ultra-Luxury Polar Yacht Will Sail in Antarctica and Africa, the Falklands, and the Fjords of Chile
October 21, 2025 10:45 PM
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Jeri Clausing
An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water
River Cruises
Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat
October 21, 2025 07:24 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Trees with colorful fall foliage like a rocky riverfront in North Conway, New Hampshire
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Glampsite in New England Will Offer Easy Access to Forest Hikes, Maple Syrup, and Orchards
October 20, 2025 07:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life
Art + Culture
8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki
October 20, 2025 06:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial Birds Eye View of Keystone Colorado
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in December
October 20, 2025 04:55 PM
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Mark Ellwood
An interior gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris with people milling about
Trending News
The Louvre Museum Has Closed Following a Jewelry Heist—Here’s What Travelers Should Know
October 20, 2025 04:30 PM
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Sophie Friedman
A concrete building with an elaborate steel tornado-shaped staircase stretching above it
Where to Travel Next
Europe’s Most Exciting New Museum Is an Innovative, Architecturally Thrilling Ode to Human Migration
October 20, 2025 11:43 AM
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Blane Bachelor
A christmas market lit up at night, with a carousel and a grand city hall in the background
Holiday Travel
Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets
October 18, 2025 04:54 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
A boat sails on turquoise water in Positano on the Amalfi Coast with colorful homes lining the steep rocky cliffs rising from the sea behind
Trains
The Luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train Just Launched a New Scenic Route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast
October 17, 2025 07:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
A collage featuring a person on their phone with four speech bubbles shooting out in primary Google colors set against the backdrop of an aerial view of coastal scene with a sliver of beach and turquoise water
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You’re Not Using Google Right to Plan Your Trips
October 17, 2025 04:37 PM
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Craig Stoltz
a view of the X-shaped Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge with the skyline of Sao Paulo Brazil in the background
Air Travel News
These 10 Destinations Have Seen the Biggest Airfare Drops in 2025
October 17, 2025 01:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
The sauna at Laugarás Lagoon looks out on a steaming two-tiered hot springs featuring a waterfall design feature
Trending News
A New Iceland Lagoon Features Cascading Pools, Tiered Hot Springs, and Foraged, Local Cuisine
October 16, 2025 07:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two rows of seats in an empty airport boarding gate area with a seen plane landing through the floor-to-ceiling windows
Air Travel News
American Airlines Is Saying Goodbye to One of the Most Hated Items at the Boarding Gate
October 16, 2025 01:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Highway 71 cuts through the Arkansas Ozarks, which are peaking with gorgeous fall foliage right about now.
Road Trips
Now Is the Moment to Visit the Country’s Most Underrated Fall Foliage Route
October 15, 2025 05:40 PM
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Taryn Shorr-McKee
A backcountry skier on a ridge in the Rila Mountains, Bulgaria.
Fall 2025
This Underrated Ski Region Has Slopeside Grills and Pale Pink Churches
October 15, 2025 11:45 AM
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Naomi Tomky
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Epic Trips
More Travelers Are Testing Their Limits With These “Wild” Adventures in Total Darkness
October 15, 2025 09:45 AM
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Heide Brandes
Colchuck Lake, Washington
Hiking + Cycling
14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail
October 15, 2025 09:45 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
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