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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
Four people laugh together at a Saudi Arabian fashion show.
Longreads
Saudi Arabia Is Investing Big in Tourism. What Does Life Look Like for Locals?
January 18, 2023 11:20 AM
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Sarah Khan
The chalets at Ultima Courchevel Belvédère sit right next to the ski slopes.
Hotels
5 New Ski Retreats Around the World to Book in 2023
January 18, 2023 06:50 AM
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Adam H. Graham
Paris plus the Olympics? <i>Mais oui! </i>
Trending News
Want to Go to the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics? You Can Now Book Tickets That Include a Hotel Stay
January 17, 2023 07:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Dine with epic views on an all-inclusive cruise onboard the <i>Silver Endeavour</i>.
Small Ship Cruises
These Are the Best All-Inclusive Cruises to Book in 2023
January 17, 2023 05:21 PM
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Fran Golden
View of the medieval walls and towers of the city in Orvieto
Food + Drink
Book Now: Just a Few Spots Left on Elizabeth Minchilli’s Italy Food Tours This Spring
January 17, 2023 01:16 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Art + Culture
Seeing Mexico City Through Frida Kahlo’s Eyes
January 13, 2023 04:07 PM
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Nick Hilden
Inspired by 1930s cruise ships, the <i>Orient Express Silenseas </i>will feature classic interior design while also showcasing state-of-the art sustainable shipbuilding technology and advancements.
Cruise News
You’ll Soon Be Able to Sail—Yes, Sail—on the Orient Express
January 13, 2023 02:40 PM
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Michelle Baran
5 Essential Foods to Eat During Chinese New Year
Food + Drink
7 Essential Foods to Eat During Lunar New Year
January 13, 2023 01:50 PM
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Marjorie Perry
Jordanian sand art depicting desert scenes, like people riding camels
Art + Culture
Visiting One of the Few Remaining Sand Artists of Jordan
January 13, 2023 11:38 AM
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Karthika Gupta
Elevated culinary experiences, such as in this intimate dining room onboard the <i>Riverside Bach</i>, is an area of focus for the new river cruise line.
Cruise News
Europe’s Most Luxurious River Cruise Ships Are Back in Business
January 13, 2023 11:35 AM
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Jeri Clausing
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Hotels
Wildflower Farms Offers a High-End Escape for Nature-Starved New Yorkers
January 12, 2023 05:30 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The TSA security area at Newark Liberty International Airport's new Terminal A
Air Travel News
Newark Airport’s Seriously Upgraded New Terminal A Is Now Open
January 12, 2023 12:26 PM
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Barbara Peterson
An aerial view of Sensei Porcupine Creek
Health + Wellness
At Tech Giant Larry Ellison’s New Sensei Resort, Wellness Is a Science
January 12, 2023 12:13 PM
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Mae Hamilton
A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.
Hotels
Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah
January 11, 2023 08:02 PM
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Michelle Baran
More than 21,000 flights were scheduled to take off in the U.S. on Wednesday.
Air Travel News
All Departing U.S. Flights Temporarily Grounded After FAA Computer Outage
January 11, 2023 09:11 AM
A view of the palace and famous pyramid of Paris' Louvre museum.
Museums + Galleries
The Louvre Announces 30,000 Daily Visitor Limit in Response to Huge Crowds
January 10, 2023 05:42 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Crews work to clear a mudslide on Highway 17 that resulted from heavy rain in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Trending News
Plans to Visit California? What to Know About the Severe Winter Storms
January 10, 2023 04:43 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tour the Country by Train for $399 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass
Trains
Tour the Country by Train for $299 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass
January 10, 2023 12:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia
Health + Wellness
A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat
January 9, 2023 08:58 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Lavender labyrinth in Rogoznica, Croatia
Health + Wellness
Why You Need to Experience the Meditative Power of Labyrinths
January 9, 2023 02:55 PM
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Judith Fein
greenhouses at Noma restaurant in Copenhagen
Trending News
Copenhagen’s Famed Noma Restaurant Is Shutting Down
January 9, 2023 12:15 PM
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Yoga at Canyon Ranch in Tucson
Health + Wellness
5 Spas That Make Tucson One of the World’s Best Wellness Destinations
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Saguaro National Park at sunset
Outdoor Adventure
5 Ways To Reap the Benefits of the Great Outdoors in Tucson
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Tucson is a vibrant culinary city
Food + Drink
Where to Find Delicious Food and Drinks in Tucson
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Are travelers going to "book away" from Southwest following last week's operational meltdown?
Air Travel News
Southwest Is Giving 25,000 Miles to Those With Holiday Flight Disruptions. Is It Enough?
January 6, 2023 06:04 PM
Lava glowing yellow-orange inside the summit crater of Kilauea.
Trending News
Hawai‘i’s Kīlauea Volcano Is Erupting Again
January 6, 2023 05:07 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
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Outdoor Adventure
7 Ways Northern Arizona is an Epic Getaway for Natural History Fans
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For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.
Ocean Cruises
The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All
January 5, 2023 09:14 PM
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Fran Golden
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