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Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations

In the heart of Sawtooth National Forest, Sun Valley’s outdoor adventures and boutique hotels balance relaxation and rejuvenation for the blissful getaway you need right now.

Sponsored by Visit Sun Valley and written by Hans Aschim

The Future of Travel

The Future of the American Travel Workforce

Staff shortages continue to trouble hotels, restaurants, airports, and more—but this could be an opportunity to rebuild a more diverse, dynamic travel industry.

May 5, 2022 09:33 PM

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Roger Dow

Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall

Natural Wonders

Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

September 20, 2023 04:40 PM

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Terry Ward

Packing Tips + Gear

Valentine’s Day Gifts for People Who Love Travel (Almost) as Much as They Love You

14 gift ideas for the travel lover in your life

February 11, 2019 06:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

The 2019 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Visionaries who harness the power of travel to make a difference.

October 2, 2019 10:40 AM

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Staff

Ukraine + Travel

These Travel Companies Are Helping to House and Transport Ukraine Refugees

Travel companies including Marriott Bonvoy, Airbnb, Holland America, and Uber continue to find ways to help those fleeing Ukraine.

May 5, 2022 01:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Guests kayaking in Glacier Bay with Wilderness Adventurer

Where to Travel Next

How to Experience the Alaskan Expedition of a Lifetime

With so many itineraries packed with adventure, nobody does Alaska better than UnCruise.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Please: Stop Taking Selfies at Berlin’s Holocaust Museum

An Israeli artist has called out some of the worst offenders.

January 24, 2017 06:49 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

COVID + Travel

With No Tourists to Bully, Bali’s Hungry Monkeys Are Raiding Villages

Indonesian macaques are well-known for their food-aggressive behavior towards humans. But now that the tourists are gone, the problem has only worsened.

September 7, 2021 02:46 PM

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Firdia Lisnawati

Discover Lake Tahoe on Foot With These Incredible Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

6 of the Most Beautiful Hikes in Lake Tahoe

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

April 3, 2024 03:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

In the Magazine

The Private Companies Pioneering the (New) Space Race

It’s a brave new world for space travel.

October 11, 2022 03:41 PM

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Lina Tran

The famous dining room in Oxford which inspired Hogwarts.

Books

Are You a Potterhead? Here Are 7 Filming Locations You Can Visit

Restricted libraries. Hogwarts. Platform 9 ¾. Visit all the places that helped shape the story of the Boy Who Lived.

March 25, 2023 01:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Sequoia National Park in California at autumn

Outdoor Adventure

How the U.S. National Park System Is Welcoming Neurodiverse Travelers

Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.

April 2, 2024 11:37 AM

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Lisa Kadane

National Parks

7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

September 17, 2023 10:26 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

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