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Above view to the empty Praia das Catedrais or Beach of Cathedrals located on northwest coast of Spain. It has been declared Natural Monument. Travel and famous touristic places concept. Europe, Spain
International Beaches
Europe’s Most Beautiful Beaches Aren’t Always Where You Would Expect
Scattered across islands, national parks, medieval towns, and rugged coastlines, these are the shorelines worth building a European trip around.
June 27, 2026 03:59 AM
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Lottie Gross
Chimney Rock National Monument defining rock formation to the back drop of a two-toned evening, part turquoise, part dark blue, with a faint moon up above
Road Trips
Colorado Wants You to Stay Up Late on This New Stargazing Road Trip
June 26, 2026 07:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Santa Maria Beach, Los Cabos, Baja California sur, Mexico
Trending News
The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year
June 26, 2026 05:31 PM
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Jon Bailey
People in a fishing skift operated by the Boat Company with forest-covered cliffs in the background in Alaska
Small Ship Cruises
This Nonprofit Cruise Line Wants to Make You Fall in Love with Alaska—So That You’ll Help Protect It
June 26, 2026 01:03 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Folia Bar + Kitchen
Stay Here Next
This New California Wine Country Hotel Is Built Around Great Food
June 26, 2026 11:54 AM
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Michelle Baran
Kansas City - FIFA Fan Fest June 16th 2026
Cities We Love
Why World Cup Fans Are Falling for Kansas City, the Tournament’s Smallest Host City
June 26, 2026 05:19 AM
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Lauren Keith
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Trending News
The Cheapest Day to Book Flights Is Not When You Think
June 26, 2026 03:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
A blue and green Clear and Precheck Only sign at Detroit Wayne Metro International Airport with Delta check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Is a Clear Membership Worth It? Here’s How to Try It for Free to Find Out
September 17, 2024 07:00 PM
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Paul Rubio
A light-filled gallery inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Art + Culture
10 Must-Visit Museums in New York City
September 17, 2024 01:24 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.
Stay Here Next
This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.
September 17, 2024 12:12 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Young, pregnant female traveler taking selfie photo in front of famous Panthenon temple and fountain in Rome.
Family Travel
Why You Should Take a Babymoon—and 4 Tips for Planning One
September 16, 2024 04:28 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
man in white tshirt speaking to a group of tourists using ASL American Sign Language
Accessible Travel
His Deaf Friends Had Bad Travel Experiences, so He Did Something About It
September 16, 2024 04:23 PM
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Sarah Katz
The pool at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore features city views and has a large plant wall.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore
September 16, 2024 04:17 PM
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Charlene Fang
Exterior view of a United Airlines airplane ascending
Air Travel News
United Just Announced a Major New In-Flight Perk—and It’s Free
September 13, 2024 07:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
Princeton, New Jersey / USA - September 10, 2017 : Some tourists standing in front of Princeton University Art Museum.
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Weekend in Princeton Is All About Art Museums, Water Polo, and Some Seriously Good Food
September 13, 2024 03:09 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Napa Valley's mustard fields in the spring.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.
September 13, 2024 08:08 AM
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Matt Villano
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Hate Turbulence. Where Should I Sit on the Plane?
September 13, 2024 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Road Trips
Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8
September 12, 2024 12:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
sunset view of the bridge in Austin Texas. A line of people is standing on the bridge looking up a a flock of bats flying out across the sky
Accessible Travel
I Needed Community. I Found It in Austin.
September 12, 2024 08:45 AM
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Ross Showalter
A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background
Weekend Getaways
8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado
September 11, 2024 11:32 AM
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Bailey Berg
Apple’s New TSA-Approved ID Has Launched—and Is Coming to an Airport Near You
Air Travel News
These Are the Airports Where You Can Currently Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security
September 11, 2024 09:56 AM
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Caitlin Morton
A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean
Bars + Nightlife
7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World
September 11, 2024 02:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Two suitcases in the departure airport terminal waiting for the area
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things
September 10, 2024 07:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Eiffel Tower in Paris with a long reflecting pool in the foreground flanked by cone-shaped manicured bushes and a large strip of lawn
Trending News
The Rules for Traveling to Europe Are About to Change
September 9, 2024 07:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Joshua trees with a large boulder in the background in Joshua Tree National Park
Trending News
The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
September 9, 2024 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
September 9, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.
Summer 2024
Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations
September 9, 2024 11:08 AM
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Latria Graham
Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords
Cruise
On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?
September 7, 2024 10:59 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful houses on an beach.
U.S. Beaches
7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall
September 6, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around
Trending News
Starting This Fall, New Zealand Will Triple Its Tourist Tax
September 6, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations
September 6, 2024 02:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.
Summer 2024
The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It
September 6, 2024 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed
Stay Here Next
Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like
September 5, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track
Trending News
For Paralympic Athletes, Travel Can Be One of the Biggest Barriers to Competing
September 5, 2024 12:09 PM
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Maayan Ziv
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