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Kumano Kodo
Health + Wellness
Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own
From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.
July 22, 2026 01:46 PM
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Aislyn Greene
The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside
Hotels We Love
Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts
January 22, 2026 05:37 PM
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Michelle Baran
Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape
Where to Travel Next
13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places
January 22, 2026 01:54 PM
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Nicole Trilivas
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
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
Mauna Lani
Hotels
Surf Schools, Water Sports, and Ocean Conservation: 7 Hawai’i Hotels for Connecting with the Pacific
November 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.
Fall 2023
How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean
November 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The undersea bedroom at the Muraka at Conrad Maldives
Hotels
These Are 8 of the Most Unique Hotels Around the World
November 14, 2023 01:26 PM
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Nora Zelevansky
Land's End, Baja, Mexico
Air Travel News
Mexico Flights From $99 One-Way During Alaska Airlines’ Sale—Including for Holiday Travel
November 14, 2023 12:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone
History + Culture
Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.
November 13, 2023 08:05 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A huge iceberg rises out of the water in Greenland
Expedition Cruises
7 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Greenland Cruise
November 11, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Festivals + Events
Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More
November 10, 2023 02:40 PM
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Jenn Rice
12 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo
Hotels
16 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo
November 10, 2023 02:26 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Cities We Love
7 Best Neighborhoods in Asheville, N.C., to Visit or Stay In
November 10, 2023 02:25 PM
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Jenn Rice
Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel
AFAR Approved
Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now
November 10, 2023 01:03 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.
Road Trips
The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas
November 10, 2023 11:27 AM
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Mae Hamilton
A person pushing someone in a wheelchair in an airport
Air Travel News
United Unveils New Search Tool for Passengers With Wheelchairs
November 09, 2023 06:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?
Trains
East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades
November 09, 2023 06:23 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Videos
The Best Time to Visit Alaska Might Surprise You [VIDEO]
November 09, 2023 05:31 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Cities We Love
A Local Chef Reveals His Perfect Day in Asheville, North Carolina
November 09, 2023 04:27 PM
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Jenn Rice
The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.
Fall 2023
The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard
November 09, 2023 11:50 AM
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Sebastian Modak
The counter area and table at ALT Stazione del Gusto in Rome
Trending News
Italy’s Next Best Dining Destination? Roadside Rest Stops
November 08, 2023 05:37 PM
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Erica Firpo
Man swimming among caverns with two small children
Family Travel
11 Family Travel Tips Every Parent Should Know
November 08, 2023 05:05 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Left: a Koreatown strip mall. Right: Kil Chae Jeong, owner of Gol Tong Chicken.
Fall 2023
A Look Behind the Scenes of One of Los Angeles’s Most Exciting Neighborhoods
November 08, 2023 02:03 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Chai Pani Okra Fries
Food + Drink
The Best Dishes to Try in Asheville, North Carolina, According to Its Top Chefs
November 08, 2023 11:37 AM
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Tykesha Burton
A-frame cabin in a forest at sunset
Hotels
Airbnb Just Made It Easier to Find Quality Listings
November 08, 2023 11:11 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The rooms at Gora Kadan have views of intimate gardens with maple trees.
Hotels
What to Know Before Staying in a Ryokan in Japan
November 08, 2023 09:00 AM
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Nicola Chilton
U.S. Passport booklet filled with stamps
Visas + Passports
You Can Now Get Your U.S. Passport Faster, the State Department Says
November 07, 2023 07:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
An illustration of two people sitting at a booth looking at a recycling logo.
Fall 2023
Carbon Neutral, Net Zero, B-Corp—How to Make Sense of Sustainability Buzzwords
November 07, 2023 01:53 PM
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Tim Chester
A private cabin on the Rovos Rail train between Pretoria and Cape Town
Trains
This Epic Around-the-World Rail Journey Connects 7 of the World’s Best Train Rides
November 07, 2023 01:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
People walking on a cobblestone street on a sunny day
Where to Travel Next
10 Places in Mexico to Visit for Food, Beaches, and Amazing Sights
November 07, 2023 07:27 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
Viking river cruise ship on the Nile River in Egypt with lush shores and a smattering of building
Cruise News
Are Middle East Cruises Canceled? A Line-by-Line Breakdown
November 06, 2023 07:44 PM
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Fran Golden
The bar at the Capital One Lounge at Denver International Airport,
Air Travel News
Capital One’s New Denver Airport Lounge Serves Cocktails From One of North America’s 50 Best Bars
November 06, 2023 05:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
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