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America 250
Tall Ships, Block Parties, and the Oldest Fourth of July Parade: America 250 Celebrations in the Northeast
From Boston to Bristol, Rhode Island, the nation’s birthplace leads the charge in celebrating 250 years of American independence.
June 19, 2026 06:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Two Women in French Broad River with Oxbow River Snorkeling
Outdoor Adventure
The Most Unusual Snorkeling Experience in the United States Isn’t in the Ocean
June 18, 2026 05:08 PM
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Annie Brown Verdin
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Hotels
These Are the Best Hotels in Vancouver
June 18, 2026 04:20 PM
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Ann Shields
the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces
America 250
Mount Rushmore Festivities and a 1,900-mile Pony Ride: America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest
June 18, 2026 03:20 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
A dining table and chairs as well as some loungers on an outdoor deck on the Windstar Star Seeker cruise ship
Small Ship Cruises
Are You an Introvert or an Extrovert? This Newly Launched Yacht-Style Cruise Ship Is Ideal for Both
June 18, 2026 02:54 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A safari vehicle stops at a health checkpoint along a dirt road in Uganda
Trending News
What Travel in Central and East Africa Really Looks Like Amid the Ebola Outbreak
June 17, 2026 06:17 PM
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Alicia Erickson
Villa Argentina terrace with view of Dubrovnik's Old Town
Hotel News + Openings
One of Dubrovnik’s Most Beloved Waterfront Hotels Is Back
June 17, 2026 06:05 PM
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Kristin Vuković
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
How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs
December 15, 2023 11:44 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
Travel Tips + Etiquette
17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting
December 15, 2023 09:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Black and white illustration of luggage on a conveyer belt going through an x-ray device
Air Travel News
Security in 12 Seconds? A New TSA PreCheck Screening Upgrade Will Get You Through Faster Than Ever
December 14, 2023 06:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Travel Accessories We Never Leave Home Without
December 14, 2023 11:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Volcano covered by a cloud in the daytime
Beaches
The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica
December 14, 2023 11:08 AM
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Erin Van Rheenen
A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara
Family Travel
Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip
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A close-up of a person's hand taking a picture of a scenic river overlook.
Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Ultimate Guide to Traveling With Your Phone
December 13, 2023 01:59 PM
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Daniel Dumas
A wooden deck around a small pool with a sand dune in the background and a thatched roof cutting into the top of the frame
Where to Travel Next
13 Great Beaches for Winter Sun
December 13, 2023 11:42 AM
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Lottie Gross
A stone staircase rising through the forest, surrounded by tree trunks and green plants, with a mountain lake in the distance
Hiking + Cycling
These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System
December 13, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
a map of the world made out of leaves and small white flowers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
9 Ways We’re Going to Travel Differently in 2024 to Make the World Better
December 13, 2023 08:30 AM
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Billie Cohen
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