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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
An unlabeled jar of peanut butter surrounded by whole peanuts
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 cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach
International Beaches
7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer
July 29, 2024 03:44 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The living room of the Hanover Suite at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair in London features white sofas and floral themed wallpaper.
Stay Here Next
This New London Hotel Feels Like Your Own Private Flat
July 29, 2024 02:59 PM
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Sara Hamdan
Lojel Cubo Small Carryon showing laptop sleeve flap access to main compartment. Person is pulling a white pouch out of the suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m Team Soft Luggage, But This Hardshell Carry-On May Convert Me
July 29, 2024 01:33 PM
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Billie Cohen
people on the bow of a Holland America Line ship with a large glacier floating just in front of the vessel
Cruise News
Sail From Pole to Pole on This Epic 133-Day Cruise Across 28 Countries
July 29, 2024 09:59 AM
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Bailey Berg
Jagged orange cliffs rise from the water in Australia's Kimberley region with a couple of Zodiacs riding along the edge of the cliffs at the waterline
Cruise
Connecting With Indigenous Culture on a Cruise Through Australia’s Kimberley Region
July 26, 2024 03:11 PM
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Kendall Hill
four people clinking colorful margarita drinks
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico
July 26, 2024 12:59 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
A fairy tale like building with straw roof houses a small store and people having lunch on a terrace
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers
July 26, 2024 12:24 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
This tent at the JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in Kenya features a plunge pool that faces the Masai Mara landscape.
Stay Here Next
Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points on This Dreamy Safari Lodge in Kenya
July 26, 2024 11:44 AM
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Sarika Bansal
the interior of El Ateneo Grand Splendid bookstore in Buenos Aires. The store is in an old theater and you can see the stage, red curtains, and all the balconies where the seats used to be. The floor is lined with bookcases.
Cities We Love
5 Reasons to Go to Buenos Aires That Aren’t Steak and Wine
July 26, 2024 09:02 AM
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Billie Cohen
Image of scorched trees in Jasper National Park
Trending News
Canada’s Jasper National Park Closed Indefinitely Amid Massive Wildfires
July 25, 2024 07:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A blue Southwest plane with orange and red stripes on the tail taking off from an airport
Air Travel News
RIP, Southwest Open Seating, You Were Both Loved and Detested
July 25, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chris Dong
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Health + Wellness
Why This Unexpected Destination Should Be Your Next Wellness Retreat
July 25, 2024 02:00 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Brandi Carlile performs onstage during the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 27, 2022 in West Hollywood, California.
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Use Points and Miles for Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences
July 25, 2024 08:00 AM
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Paul Rubio
Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky
Trending News
A New National Park Site in Marfa Shines a Light on the Texas Town’s Mexican American History
July 24, 2024 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.
Hotels
5 Tips to Score a Hotel Room Upgrade
July 24, 2024 10:22 AM
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Chris Dong
Two women in traditional Latvian clothes behind a man in white clothing
Festivals + Events
9 Festivals Around the World Worth Traveling For
July 24, 2024 07:30 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Rows of colorful macarons at a bakery
Food + Drink
16 Delicious French Pastries to Try—That Aren’t Croissants
July 24, 2024 04:01 AM
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Eleanor Aldridge
Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead
Hotels We Love
Plan an Iceland Adventure Around These 10 Dreamy Hotels
July 23, 2024 08:48 PM
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Elissa Garay
Qatar Airways Quad Suite that combines up to four seats and allows two seats to combine into a single bed
Air Travel News
Qatar Airways Is Launching a Highly Anticipated New Qsuite Business Seat—Here’s a Sneak Peek
July 23, 2024 06:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
A large assortment of mainly rolling luggage crowded together at an airport
Air Travel News
Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?
July 23, 2024 03:39 PM
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Chris Dong
A modern building with a glass wall under a pink sky
Hotels
14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker
July 23, 2024 09:36 AM
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Michelle Baran
A large selection of different french and italian cheeses on the counter of a small store at the market in the Bastille district.
Restaurants + Cafés
Where to Shop for Cheese in Paris
July 23, 2024 07:19 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.
Stay Here Next
This Castle Hotel in Austria Is a Now Reimagined Luxury Retreat
July 22, 2024 01:55 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Large numbers of travelers at the check-in areas at Amsterdam Schiphol airport
Air Travel News
Cyber Outage Disrupts Thousands of Flights Globally—Here’s Everything Travelers Need to Know
July 19, 2024 07:45 PM
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Michelle Baran
Smoke along Lake Diablo in North Cascades National Park in Washington State, a turquoise-blue lake surrounded by pine tree-covered mountains and hills
Trending News
As Wildfires Threaten National Parks, Here’s How to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors
July 19, 2024 05:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Videos
4-Day Road Trip in Mainland Greece | Ancient History and No Crowds [VIDEO]
July 19, 2024 12:37 PM
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Claudia Cardia
An art nouveau bookstore with stained glass ceiling
Books
17 Independent Bookstores We Love Around the World
July 19, 2024 06:56 AM
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Tim Chester
An aerial view of the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway passing between limestone cliffs with a boat passing through it and some bushes on the sides
Cruise
For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece
July 18, 2024 06:49 PM
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Fran Golden
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