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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
The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.
Epic Trips
A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River
October 15, 2025 09:44 AM
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Chloe Bergé
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Fall 2025
I Spent 6 Days Eating Along France’s 385-Mile Food Trail
October 15, 2025 08:50 AM
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Aislyn Greene
The Caribbeean sea, a strip of white sand, a forest of trees and then another strip of water and trees, all beneath a blue sky
Trending News
These Are the Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations, According to Skyscanner. How Many Have You Already Been To?
October 14, 2025 12:43 PM
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Sophie Friedman
This suite at Forestis in Italy's Dolomites region features a private balcony with mountain views.
Hotels We Love
11 Stunning Ski Lodges and Resorts Around the World to Book This Winter
October 14, 2025 09:27 AM
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Adam H. Graham
View of Philadelphia City Hall across the street with international flags of different countries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 2, 2025.
4 Days In
4 Days in Philadelphia: Cobblestones, Calder Sculptures, and a 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine
October 14, 2025 09:02 AM
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Regan Stephens
a rendering shows the glass top of a hotel tower peaking through pink clouds over Dubai
Hotel News + Openings
Dubai’s Next Luxury Hotel Is Set to Be the Tallest in the World—and Reservations Are Now Open
October 13, 2025 04:15 PM
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Nicola Chilton
A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, U.S. Citizens Need a Visa to Travel to These 9 Countries—Including a New One
October 13, 2025 01:05 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Easter Island Moai sculptures and interior hotel room of Nayara Hangaroa
Hotels
At These Hotels, the Best Souvenir Was Made by You
October 13, 2025 08:47 AM
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Jordi Lippe-McGraw
Saint James Paris
Hotel News + Openings
These Hotels Around the Globe Were Just Given Michelin’s Elite Three-Keys Distinction
October 10, 2025 04:50 PM
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Rachel Chang
Aerial view of Messina Sicily showing the harbor, the town and mountains in the distance
Trains
The World’s Longest Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy (and Some People Aren’t Happy About It)
October 10, 2025 03:34 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Diptych showing Tierra Atacama's terrace (left) and vicunas in front of volcanic mountains in San Pedro de Atacama Chile (right)
Stay Here Next
Stargazing, Flamingo-Filled Lagoons, and Indigenous Craft at a Reimagined Atacama Desert Design Hotel
October 10, 2025 05:26 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A future Outset Collection property is in Moab.
Hotel News + Openings
Hilton’s New Boutique Hotel Collection Will Let You Check Into a Moab Base Camp and an Artsy Chicago Property
October 9, 2025 03:09 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Puglia, Italy is one of four new just-announced routes that United Airlines will be serving from the U.S.
Air Travel News
United Just Announced 4 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite (and Lesser-Traveled) European Cities
October 9, 2025 03:02 PM
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Chris Dong
Front exterior of summer
Restaurants + Cafés
Some of America’s Best Restaurants Are Its Oldest: A New List Recognizes Historic Small Eateries
October 9, 2025 01:08 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Exposure to sunlight helps your body clock adjust to time changes.
Air Travel News
This Flight Just Broke Records as the Longest in the World
October 9, 2025 10:38 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Trains
This New Luxury Train in Spain Goes to Ancient Seaside Towns, Wine Country, and the Don Quixote Windmills
October 8, 2025 04:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.
Festivals + Events
This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.
October 8, 2025 10:02 AM
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Sarah Buder
Hand holding a U.S. passport over a wooden surface
Visas + Passports
Need a New U.S. Passport Really Fast? That’ll Be $950.
October 8, 2025 02:11 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Amazing thunderstorm on the Grand Canyon North Rim
Trending News
The Grand Canyon’s North Rim Is Partially Open Again—but Not for Much Longer This Season
October 7, 2025 12:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Beaches of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of southern Belize
Destination Spotlight
The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year
October 7, 2025 10:31 AM
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Becca Blond
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya
Where to Travel Next
Brisket Ramen, Injera Nachos, Tandoori Smoked Turkey: An Immigrant-Led Barbecue Revival Is Underway in Texas
October 7, 2025 09:14 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Katsuo-ji temple in Minoh, Osaka, Japan seen with fall foliage
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip
October 7, 2025 02:46 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Harry's Guest House
Hotels We Love
The New Era of B&Bs: Zebra Prints, Cannabis Gardens, and Maximalist Mansions
October 6, 2025 01:16 PM
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Matt Kirouac
Airbus A321 Neo operated by Play Airlines taxiing for take off at Kevlavik airport.
Trending News
Another Budget Airline Just Ended Operations. Does This Foreshadow a Larger Industry Trend?
October 6, 2025 12:23 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Aerial view of the SkyWheel at Myrtle Beach
Journeys: Nature + Outdoors
Myrtle Beach, Your Way
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Outdoor Adventure
These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears
October 3, 2025 01:02 PM
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Susan Portnoy
(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC
Hotels
What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
October 3, 2025 12:09 PM
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John Wogan
View from the top of the Duomo
4 Days In
4 Days in Milan: A Wes Anderson–Designed Art Café, Risotto Alla Milanese, and a Must-See da Vinci
October 3, 2025 08:19 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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