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People sitting on the grass in a park in Copenhagen with older city buildings in the background
Trending News
This Is the Happiest City in the World
The recently released 2026 Happy City Index ranks cities based on the happiness of their citizens. The highest-ranking city also happens to be one of Europe’s most buzzworthy destinations.
March 23, 2026 07:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
A smattering of people walking through the terminal at LaGuardia Airport
Air Travel News
New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest
March 23, 2026 06:42 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Long TSA security lines on Sunday, Mar 22, 2026, in Terminal 5 at JFK airport
Air Travel News
ICE Agents Head to U.S. Airports Amid TSA Staffing Issues—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
March 23, 2026 05:57 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Breathtaking scenic aerial view of Doubtful Lake from Sahale Arm on the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park.
National Parks
11 Underrated, Crowd-Free U.S. National Parks to Visit in 2026 With No Foreign Visitor Fees
March 23, 2026 02:28 PM
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Emily Pennington
Vineta Hotel's white exterior with palm trees
Hotel News + Openings
A Historic Palm Beach Hotel Reopens with Art Deco Details, Mediterranean Dining, and Open-Air Beach Cruisers
March 23, 2026 10:32 AM
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Matt Meltzer
Find the right destination for the right time of year. That might mean northern Italy in February, Belize in September, Mallorca in the summer, or Frankfurt in the fall.
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel Each Month of The Year
March 20, 2026 03:22 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta
National Parks
An Essential Guide to Jasper National Park—Where Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs Are Calling
March 20, 2026 02:30 PM
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Juliette Recompsat
The Best Pink Sand Beaches Around the World
International Beaches
The 10 Prettiest Pink Sand Beaches in the World
December 22, 2023 08:36 AM
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Lottie Gross
Sailing ships line the port in Nice, France
Cruise
You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why
December 21, 2023 01:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
History + Culture
7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand
December 21, 2023 01:26 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
people walking on street during daytime in Osaka Japan, with signs in Japanese. Some of the storefronts have giant sculptures of animals as their signs, like a chicken or a turtle. A TV tower is visible at the end of the street
Trending News
These Are 2024’s Travel Destinations to Watch, According to TikTok
December 21, 2023 09:50 AM
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Tiana Attride
Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds
Packing Tips + Gear
The 20 Most Popular Travel Essentials AFAR Readers Bought in 2023
December 21, 2023 07:18 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Aerial view of the beach and coastline in Tulum, Mexico, with buildings and hotels with thatched roods and pools
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Direct to This Mexican Coastal Paradise
December 20, 2023 08:24 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Illustration of a globe depicting a handful of flight routes
Air Travel News
These Are the Busiest Flight Routes in the World
December 20, 2023 07:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
Chef Ashleigh Shanti wading in a river and holding a she just caught while fly fishing.
Hiking + Cycling
Asheville Chef Ashleigh Shanti on the Power of Play, From Foraging and Swimming to Hiking and More
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Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums
Books
14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy
December 20, 2023 10:32 AM
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Sara Button
People walking into the Capital One Cardholder Lounge on Miami Beach
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card
December 20, 2023 09:28 AM
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Paul Rubio
On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.
Trending News
Yosemite National Park to Bring Back Reservation System in 2024
December 19, 2023 05:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Live out your best desert island life at the likes of Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic.
Beaches
The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic—and the Hotels to Stay At
December 19, 2023 05:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Woman dancing in a green mountain scene wearing a gauzy flowing dress.
Art + Culture
Asheville’s Creative Scene Is Bursting With Talented Artists. Here’s Where to Find Them.
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The interior of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.
Art + Culture
10 Must-Visit Museums in Washington, D.C.
December 19, 2023 01:57 PM
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Mae Hamilton
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
Packing Tips + Gear
13 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers
December 19, 2023 01:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes
Hiking + Cycling
7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World
December 19, 2023 01:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Image of a volcanic and lava flowing in Iceland
Trending News
Volcano Erupts on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
December 19, 2023 11:33 AM
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Michelle Baran
This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.
Stay Here Next
This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels
December 19, 2023 10:22 AM
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Chris Schalkx
Image of Southwest aircraft wing and a Southwest plane through a window with rain drops sliding down it
Air Travel News
Southwest to Pay $140 Million Penalty for Holiday 2022 Meltdown
December 18, 2023 05:19 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Best Resorts in Fiji for Every Type of Trip
Hotels
The Most Beautiful Resorts in Fiji
December 18, 2023 04:07 PM
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Judy Koutsky
Imagine floating along with views of the Nile River while relaxing in the <i>Viking Aton</i> pool.
River Cruises
The New Viking Aton Cruise Ship Brings Sleek Scandinavian Design to Egypt’s Nile River
December 18, 2023 01:54 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
8 Airbnbs in Sedona to Book for a Desert Getaway
Hotels
13 Airbnbs in Sedona to Bookmark for Your Next Desert Getaway
December 18, 2023 10:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
an astrocartography chart showing different color lines criss-crossing a map of the United States and Canada
Health + Wellness
I Used Astrocartography to Decide Where to Travel Next. Here’s How It Went.
December 18, 2023 08:00 AM
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Maliah West
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Videos
6 Useful Accessories I Never Travel Without [VIDEO]
December 16, 2023 07:21 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.
History + Culture
Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage
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Two people riding horses through a desert road in Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson
Outdoor Adventure
The 6 Best Arizona Dude Ranches for an Epic Vacation
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Estonia's Soomaa national park with the Riisa bog swimming hole
Hiking + Cycling
Bog Hiking Is the Best Hiking Experience You’ve Never Heard Of
December 15, 2023 11:53 AM
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Billie Cohen
An aerial shot of a Reef Cruise ship near Hastings Reef
Longreads
Meet the Indigenous Women Who Are Saving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
December 15, 2023 11:45 AM
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Mae Hamilton
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