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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
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National Parks
National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible
July 10, 2024 10:14 AM
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Cory Lee
Seine River in Paris with a person sunbathing on the banks and a bridge with a boat cruising underneath it in the background
Trending News
Will the Seine River Be Clean Enough for Swimming in Time for the Olympics?
July 9, 2024 06:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cult favorite luggage brand Away has expanded with a new soft-sided luggage collection.
Packing Tips + Gear
For Travelers Who Prefer Soft Luggage, Away Has a New Collection Just for You
July 9, 2024 02:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
AquaVault’s packable FlexSafe beach safe locked to a lounge chair on the beach
Packing Tips + Gear
6 Must-Haves to Keep Your Valuables Safe on the Beach
July 9, 2024 12:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Time Travel Through Old New Orleans During Its Spectacular Tricentennial Celebration
Festivals + Events
A History Lover’s Guide to New Orleans
July 9, 2024 09:40 AM
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Julia Eskins
Icelandair Designed a Plane to Look Like Iceland’s Most Famous Glacier
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Does Dimming the Cabin Lights Actually Help Fliers with Jet Lag?
July 9, 2024 09:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
Packing packing cubes with clothes
Packing Tips + Gear
If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler
July 9, 2024 09:00 AM
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Kelly Dawson
A spectacular Sanibel beach
Outdoor Adventure
An Insider’s Guide to Fort Myers
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The Newbury
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in Boston
July 5, 2024 08:13 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
A cloudy, empty beach with birds flying above in Padre Island, Texas
Health + Wellness
This Gulf Coast Beach Escape Has Seafood Feasts and Laid-Back Vibes
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Torres Del Paine national park, Chile, Patagonia photo:Adam Clark Tierra Patagonia
Hotels
Under Canvas Founder Who Put Glamping on the Map in the U.S. Is Going Global
July 5, 2024 10:31 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop
Air Travel News
Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop
July 5, 2024 07:25 AM
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Michelle Baran
Purple flowers blooming on a hill overlooking Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas
Water Sports
Looking for an Active Beach Trip? Check Out This Coastal Destination
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Rows of green, leafy vineyard under the sun
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
6 Lesser-Known Spanish Wine Regions You Need to Visit Right Now
July 4, 2024 02:39 PM
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Ari Bendersky
A bird's eye view of a long, straight beach in Corpus Christi, Texas.
U.S. Beaches
Why This Beach Destination is a Fall Favorite
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The Paradise Pool flanked by blue lawn chairs and palm trees at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona
Hotels
Stay in the Same Iconic Southwestern Resort as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe
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A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side
Bars + Nightlife
16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To
July 3, 2024 11:05 AM
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Ann Shields
exterior image of the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Family Travel
Take the Family on a Civil Rights History Road Trip
July 3, 2024 09:01 AM
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Sheryl Nance-Nash
Halfdan, the unimpressed star of the new Visit Oslo ad, standing inside the Vigeland Museum.
Trending News
This Scandinavian City Just Won the Internet With Its Hilarious New Tourism Ad
July 2, 2024 06:15 PM
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Laura Hall
Two men on a street in Europe communicating with arm gestures
Travel Tips + Etiquette
4 Ways to Overcome Language Barriers When Traveling
July 2, 2024 06:10 PM
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Anna Mindess
Tour guide giving a talk to a few tourists outside the Freedom House Museum in Alexandria Virginia. The museum is a federalist-style yellow-brick building and the street has other brick row houses on it. It's now a museum and National Historic Landmark.
History + Culture
A Lesser-Known Black History Museum Is Getting a Facelift and Deserved Attention
July 2, 2024 10:58 AM
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Tykesha Spivey Burton
Biarritz's waterfront
Where to Travel Next
Beyond Paris, the Best Places to Visit in France This Year
July 2, 2024 09:55 AM
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Eleanor Aldridge
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Outdoor Adventure
The Tallest Mountain in the World May Not Be What You Think
July 1, 2024 06:27 PM
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Susan Portnoy
Traveler with bright orange backpack looking out the airport window at an airplane taking off
Air Travel News
Could This Airline’s New Seat-Map Tool Make Flying Less Stressful for Women?
July 1, 2024 06:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the lobby bar at Hotel Casa Lucia in Buenos Aire. the floor is checkered black and white and the ceiling is a glass roof with a chandelier
Stay Here Next
A New Hotel With Great Views and a Supercool Lobby Bar Arrives in Buenos Aires
July 1, 2024 02:52 PM
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Billie Cohen
Chicago Field Museum
Family Travel
The Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Chicago
July 1, 2024 10:36 AM
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Elaine Glusac
Humpback whale breaching off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Family Travel
Traveling the Whale Trail in Santa Barbara
June 29, 2024 02:20 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Illustration of a person with brown hair and a sun hat looking nervously at an open suitcase with various folded items in it
Travel Tips + Etiquette
I’m a Travel Editor Who Gets Major Pre-Trip Anxiety. These Are My Coping Tools.
June 28, 2024 01:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
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