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Spring flower bloom at Torrey Pines State Beach, San Diego, California.
U.S. Beaches
These Are Southern California’s Most Beautiful Beaches
From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles of sand to 11 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.
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
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
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
Inside the First National Museum Dedicated to Honoring U.S. Veterans
Museums + Galleries
Inside the First National Museum Dedicated to Honoring U.S. Veterans
November 2, 2018 03:38 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics
Where to Travel Next
The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics
November 1, 2018 10:43 AM
Here's Why You Should Definitely Head to San Miguel de Allende
Destination Spotlight
Here’s Why You Should Definitely Head to San Miguel de Allende
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New Challenges for Cold Weather Warriors
Outdoor Adventure
New Challenges for Cold Weather Warriors
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Coffee Connoisseur and Mixologist Marco Arrigo Shares the Secrets to the Perfect Pairing
Travel Vanguard
Coffee Connoisseur and Mixologist Marco Arrigo Shares the Secrets to the Perfect Pairing
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Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway
Beaches
Why Los Cabos Is the Ultimate Winter Getaway
October 31, 2018 08:55 PM
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Brooke Porter Katz
Foraging, Fishing, and Feasting on Vancouver Island
Food + Drink
Foraging, Fishing, and Feasting on Vancouver Island
October 31, 2018 06:11 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
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