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White lighthouse on sea shore for commercial vessels navigation at wealthy waterfront neighborhood in island small town Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida, USA
Islands
5 Dreamy Islands in Florida With Dolphins, Historic Towns, and Stone Crab Meals
No high-rises or strip malls on these islands with “Old Florida” vibes.
July 23, 2026 05:16 PM
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Terry Ward
Morning light on the Lynn Cove Viaduct along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Road Trips
Dance to Bluegrass, Load Up on Cheese, and Get Lost in a 250-Room Mansion on This Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
July 23, 2026 03:42 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Scenic view of Nyhavn Canal with colorful buildings and boats in Copenhagen, Denmark on a sunny day.
Trending News
This Is the World’s Most Livable City for 2026
July 23, 2026 02:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
A car on a road leading to Enchantment Resort in Sedona with snow-dusted red rocks all around
Hotels
Arizona Makes the Perfect Family Road Trip—If You Choose the Right Hotels
July 23, 2026 01:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
The New Contemporary American Art Gallery at the Crystal Bridges Museum with people looking at modern artworks
Air Travel News
United Is Launching 4 New U.S. Routes—Let Them Inspire Your Fall Getaways
July 23, 2026 01:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
Asheville, NC - Hemingway’s Cuba Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Food + Drink
Asheville’s Best Rooftop Bars: 7 Spots to Drink Above It All
July 23, 2026 10:55 AM
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Erin McGrady
small town of white buildings with red roofs rising up against the ocean in Algarve Portugal
Destination Spotlight
12 Places You Must Visit on a Trip to Portugal
July 23, 2026 10:36 AM
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Charmaine Noronha
8 Reasons to Go to East Africa Now
Epic Trips
8 Reasons to Go to East Africa Now
November 16, 2018 03:37 PM
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Lottie Gross
A Guide to Creating Your Dominican Republic Bucket List 
Islands
A Guide to Creating Your Dominican Republic Bucket List
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Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels
Road Trips
Score a Classic Car Rental With a Stay at These Southern California Hotels
November 15, 2018 12:48 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American
Air Travel News
People With Nut Allergies Will Get Early Boarding on American
November 14, 2018 07:27 PM
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Michelle Baran
These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
Tips + News
These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
November 14, 2018 05:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids
Small Ship Cruises
Baby on Board: 5 Luxury Cruise Lines That Actually Cater to Kids
November 14, 2018 12:17 PM
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Elissa Garay
Oenophiles Rejoice: The Most Interesting Wines of the Napa Valley Rival Those of Italy
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
Oenophiles Rejoice: The Most Interesting Wines of the Napa Valley Rival Those of Italy
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Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series
Festivals + Events
Blondie Is Traveling to Cuba for a Landmark Concert Series
November 13, 2018 08:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars
Bars + Nightlife
Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars
November 13, 2018 05:10 PM
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Shayne Benowitz
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
Holiday Travel
8 Places Around the U.S. to Go for Holiday Tea
November 12, 2018 05:52 PM
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Rachel Mabe
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
Natural Wonders
See the Northern Lights at 36,000 Feet on This Chartered 737 Flight
November 9, 2018 08:52 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
Water Sports
Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World
November 9, 2018 07:09 PM
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Melissa Hobson
Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything
Outdoor Adventure
Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything
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This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination
Tips + News
This Tiny Country Is Europe’s Fastest Growing Destination
November 9, 2018 09:41 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks
National Parks
Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks
November 8, 2018 07:22 PM
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Will McGough
How to See the World’s Most Glorious Glaciers Before It’s Too Late
Expedition Cruises
How to See the World’s Most Glorious Glaciers Before It’s Too Late
November 8, 2018 03:21 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter
Where to Go in Winter
Why You Should Go to Charleston This Winter
November 8, 2018 02:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020
Tips + News
You’ll Be Able to Travel to the International Space Station by 2020
November 7, 2018 01:33 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Raising a Glass to Boston's Seaport District
Food + Drink
Raising a Glass to Boston’s Seaport District
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See the Winners of the First-Ever AFAR Travel Photography Awards
Photo Essays
Winners of The 2018 AFAR Photo Awards
November 7, 2018 09:36 AM
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Staff
Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows
Air Travel News
Delta’s New Planes Will Be Carrier’s First With Bathroom Windows
November 6, 2018 06:39 PM
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Michelle Baran
7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother
Ocean Cruises
7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother
November 6, 2018 05:18 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya
Solo Travel
An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya
November 6, 2018 04:54 PM
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Megan Murphy
Tibet is a Sensory Feast You Have to Experience to Believe
Epic Trips
Tibet is a Sensory Feast You Have to Experience to Believe
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This Company Is Enticing Voters to the Polls With a Free Vacation
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Company Is Enticing Voters to the Polls With a Free Vacation
November 5, 2018 06:09 PM
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Michelle Baran
Thailand Wants to Pay You to Travel the Country Like a Local
Epic Trips
Thailand Wants to Pay You to Travel the Country Like a Local
November 2, 2018 06:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Mexico Vote Puts Partially-Built “Airport of the Future” on Hold
Air Travel News
Mexico Vote Puts Partially-Built “Airport of the Future” on Hold
November 2, 2018 03:59 PM
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Michelle Baran
Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination
Holiday Travel
Why Finnish Lapland Is the Ultimate Winter Destination
November 2, 2018 03:38 PM
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Mary Holland
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