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Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga
Food + Drink
From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium
Taste your way around the world in the City of Champions.
January 22, 2026 08:14 AM
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Cathy Chaplin
Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts
Health + Wellness
These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train with Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners
January 22, 2026 06:30 AM
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Camilla Hewitt
A person walking in a snow-filled West Village in New York City
Trending News
What Travelers Need to Know About the Polar Vortex—And What to Do When Severe Weather Disrupts Your Trip
January 21, 2026 05:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background
Where to Travel Next
12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages
January 21, 2026 01:45 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
A waterfall that appears to be on fire because of the angle at which it's illuminated by the sun.
National Parks
Yosemite’s Rare “Firefall” Only Happens Once a Year—Here’s What to Know About This Thrilling Phenomenon
January 21, 2026 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Hotels We Love
Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels
January 20, 2026 10:54 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The champagne parlor at the Chase Sapphire lounge at Harry Reid Airport with a gold champage cart and gold shelves with a few armchairs around
Air Travel News
Is the Las Vegas Airport Getting a Glow-Up? New Chase, Capital One, and Amex Lounges Signal a Fancier Era
January 20, 2026 06:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
A person taking a picture if another person on a rock.
Winter 2024
Behind the Scenes: How We Chose the AFAR 2024 Where to Go List
January 09, 2024 01:43 PM
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Tim Chester
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Loyalty + Rewards
American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024
January 09, 2024 11:34 AM
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Paul Rubio
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max plane
Air Travel News
Harrowing Alaska Airlines Incident Resurfaces Boeing 737 Max Concerns as Dozens of Planes Are Grounded
January 08, 2024 08:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Big Ben in London
Air Travel News
United to Unveil a Surprise International Flight Deal Each Day This Week
January 08, 2024 06:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
The French Broad River
Books
How to Experience the Good Life in Asheville
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This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.
Stay Here Next
This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel
January 08, 2024 09:00 AM
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Katie Lockhart
A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.
Outdoor Adventure
5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville
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Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels
The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime
January 05, 2024 09:00 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
A table filled with plates of food at Chai Pani in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
How One Restaurant Is Transforming Asheville’s Food Scene
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Astrotourism
A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.
January 04, 2024 04:07 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A guide dog standing next to the legs of a man in khaki pants, a shirt, and a vest, carrying a cane, on an old-looking street
Travel for Good
8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers
January 04, 2024 08:00 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background
Trending News
In 2024, U.S. Passports Will Be Processed Faster Than They Have Been in Years
January 03, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A rustic table filled with Appalachian dishes at the restaurant Rhubarb in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
This Appalachian City Is Becoming a Major Food Destination
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Haneda Airport departure board with check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Briefly Closed After Japan Airlines Flight Burst Into Flames
January 02, 2024 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Dollywood sign near the entrance to the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Family Travel
A First-Timer’s Guide to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s Theme Park in the Smokies
January 02, 2024 01:58 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean
December 30, 2023 10:00 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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Videos
We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]
December 28, 2023 07:12 PM
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Tiana Attride
Colorful palaces on a green forested hillside overlooking a harbor with clear water and sailboats
Trains
You Can Soon Take the Glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train to the Italian Riviera
December 28, 2023 12:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel in 2024 According to Your Astrological Sign
December 28, 2023 11:00 AM
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Maliah West
man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow
AFAR Approved
The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023
December 28, 2023 06:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023
December 27, 2023 11:00 AM
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Tim Chester
Sunset over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California
National Parks
These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations in 2024
December 27, 2023 10:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups
December 26, 2023 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Park Hyatt New York, sleek hotel, museum-quality pieces on display, near Carnegie Hall
Loyalty + Rewards
Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Is Making Exciting Changes in 2024
December 26, 2023 07:26 AM
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Paul Rubio
Indoor bar area with red lanterns
Where to Travel Next
A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State
December 23, 2023 03:46 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Images of Zodiac cruising in Antarctica (left) and the Arctic (right)
Expedition Cruises
Antarctica or the Arctic: Which Polar Cruise Is Best for You?
December 22, 2023 06:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The Goodtime Hotel's pool area is flanked by pink cabanas and blue and white umbrellas.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Miami
December 22, 2023 01:00 PM
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Matt Meltzer
The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.
AFAR Approved
Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?
December 22, 2023 10:55 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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