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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

Staff

June 22, 2026 10:14 AM

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

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

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

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

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

Ashlea Halpern

Taking part in the <i>Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism </i>program in the Faroe Islands in 2024.

Sustainable Travel

How the Faroe Islands Turned a Voluntourism Project Into a Dream Vacation

June 21, 2024 06:17 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel

June 21, 2024 05:45 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

The beach club at Palazzo Avino has a garden that faces the sea with striped red and white chairs, flowers, and trees.

Hotels

Two Women Hoteliers on The Amalfi Coast Turned This Hotel Into a Design Haven

June 20, 2024 02:11 PM

Laura Itzkowitz

Family Travel

The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids

June 20, 2024 01:31 PM

Ashlea Halpern

The Milky Way viewed from Arches National Park with red rocks and a rock arch formation as well as desert brush in the foreground

June 19, 2024 09:51 AM

Anna Fiorentino

A small wooden boat with a flag tied to an anchor in the sand and soaring island rocks in the background on the beach in Phuket, Thailand

June 19, 2024 09:08 AM

Bailey Berg

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

Two hard-shell suitcases with luggage tags on them

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The One Thing You Should Do Before You Check Your Bag

June 19, 2024 08:56 AM

Bailey Berg

View of an economy cabin on a JetBlue airplane from the rear of the plane looking forward

Air Travel News

Does This Fare Change Make JetBlue’s Basic Economy Better?

June 18, 2024 07:01 PM

Bailey Berg

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

June 18, 2024 01:27 PM

Laura Itzkowitz

Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, USA at twilight.

Cities We Love

In Charleston, a Modern Art Scene Thrives

June 18, 2024 12:25 PM

Ellen Schmedinghoff

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Cities We Love

Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green

June 18, 2024 12:20 PM

Allison Williams

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History + Culture

Another Side of Key West? Its Rich Black History

June 18, 2024 09:57 AM

Victoria M. Walker

The pool at Le Sirenuse in Italy is flanked by daybeds on one side and balconied rooms on the other side.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotels in Italy

June 18, 2024 09:53 AM

Erica Firpo

Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.

June 18, 2024 08:57 AM

Nathalie Alonso

Woman stands alone in silhouette with a suitcase inside an airport terminal

Air Travel News

If There’s a Death in Your Family, These Airlines Offer Discounted Fares

June 18, 2024 05:05 AM

Bailey Berg

Ocean Cruises

6 Best Japan Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

June 17, 2024 07:00 PM

Fran Golden

History + Culture

5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

June 17, 2024 04:28 PM

Chloe Arrojado

A dining room with a long table with a white tablecloth, a framed mirror over a fireplace, and windows with puffy curtains

Hotels

9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in “Bridgerton”

June 17, 2024 03:05 PM

Cat Sposato

A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris

June 17, 2024 01:15 PM

Sara Lieberman

A U.S. passport resting atop an Apple laptop keyboard

Visas + Passports

You Can Now Renew Your Passport Online Again—Kind Of

June 14, 2024 04:34 PM

Bailey Berg

Flag with the words "Paris 2024" shown flying with the Paris city skyline in the background.

Festivals + Events

9 Paris Olympic Activities That Are Free—No Reservations or Tickets Required

June 14, 2024 04:17 PM

Kristy Alpert

The restaurant car on the Eastern and Oriental Express with antique red velvet dining chairs and white-linen tabletops with formal place settings and small table lamps

Trains

The Most Luxurious Train in Asia Has Returned—Here’s a First Look

June 14, 2024 02:45 PM

Tiana Attride

The living room of the Three Bedroom Penthouse Suite at the Six Senses Kyoto features a large black and white brush painting, large white sofas, and a large terrace.

Stay Here Next

This Dreamy New Hotel in Kyoto Connects Travelers to Japanese Culture

June 14, 2024 12:19 PM

Kathryn Romeyn

Books

9 Classic Travel Books to Inspire Your Next Epic Trip

June 13, 2024 11:22 PM

Pat Tompkins

Capella Ubud's main pool, seen from above.

Hotels

The 13 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World

June 13, 2024 08:00 PM

Kathryn Romeyn

The Sagrada Família church rising up behind some trees in Barcelona with cranes and construction scaffolding on the church

June 13, 2024 05:59 PM

Blane Bachelor

Where to Travel Next

4 Adventure-Filled, Eco-Friendly Cruises

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