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Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Epic Trips

5 Top Beach Clubs Around the World for the Ultimate Summer Getaway

Grab your passport and get ready for exclusive experiences at these renowned beach clubs along México’s Riviera Maya, the French Riviera, Greece, and beyond.

Sponsored by the United Club℠ Infinite Card

A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland

Travel for Good

6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers

It’s possible to have an epic, unforgettable trip that’s also conscious of the changing climate. These six trips are proof of that.

August 9, 2024 12:37 PM

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Chloe Bergé

A turquoise and azure swimming hole surrounded by trees

Family Travel

Mexico’s Caribbean Coast Is Ideal for Kids. Here’s Where to Go and What to Do.

This stretch of Mexican beach paradise achieves what many destinations can only wish for: a family vacation that makes everyone happy.

December 2, 2025 12:06 PM

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Sophie Friedman

An elevated thatched pier on the lagoon in Bacalar, Mexico

Where to Go in Winter

Ditch Your Parka. Here’s Where to Travel This Winter for a Warm Weather Escape.

Toasty sunshine is only a plane ticket away.

December 1, 2025 07:33 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Baratunde Thurston canoes in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for his show, America Outdoors.

Travel Tales

We’re Back! Travel Tales by AFAR Podcast Returns for Season 4

Looking for travel inspiration? Each week, in season four of our podcast, launching October 5, we’ll bring you tales of transformational travel.

October 5, 2023 08:00 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

Hyatt Now Offers Free COVID Testing at All Its Mexico, Costa Rica, and Caribbean Hotels

The global hotel company has made it easier for guests to get the now-mandatory test to re-enter the U.S. after international travel.

January 26, 2021 02:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Culture

Seeing Mexico City Through Frida Kahlo’s Eyes

A wheelchaired perspective of Frida’s Casa Azul, where home, hurt, and history intersect.

January 13, 2023 04:07 PM

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Nick Hilden

Rocky cliffs surrounding turquoise Mediterranean water in Malta.

Where to Go in Summer

10 Travel Destinations You Should Visit This June

From shoulder-season bargains to celebrations in the sun, kick off June with these destinations.

March 18, 2026 02:59 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Montana countryside in Custer's gravesite at the battle of Little Bighorn overlooking the vast midwest American landscape on a cool spring day. there is a metal art installation of the battle

America 250

America 250 Celebrations in the West: Cowboy Poetry, Hot Springs, and Rethinking the Battle of Little Bighorn

The West may have joined the union later, but come 2026 its states are rolling out full-scale America 250 programming.

December 3, 2025 06:02 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

The Huka Lodge in New Zealand Roam by Tauck

Where to Travel Next

What Roam by Tauck Gets Right About Group Travel

With a “half-on, half-off” philosophy and small groups that never exceed 20, Roam by Tauck is designed for travelers looking for a flexible adventure.

Sponsored by Roam by Tauck

Southwest airplane flying in a slightly overcast sky

Air Travel News

Southwest Just Added 24 New Routes—Including New Caribbean, Mexico, and Costa Rica Service

Added bonus: The airline is running a limited-time fare sale with one-way flights from $39, which includes holiday travel dates on select routes.

October 30, 2023 06:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Everything You Need to Know About Albuquerque’s Massive Hot Air Balloon Festival

Festivals + Events

This Year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque Coincides with a Solar Eclipse

The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is among the world’s largest ballooning events. Here’s what to know to best experience the autumn spectacle.

August 30, 2023 04:28 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

A Miracle in Mexico

In this excerpt from “Speed and Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now,” an underwater story of progress and hope.

December 22, 2021 04:39 PM

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John Doerr

Iberostar Paraíso Beach, Riviera Maya, México

Hotels

5 Ways This International Hotel Brand Is Doing Its Part to Save the Ocean

From planting coral nurseries to serving sustainable seafood, Iberostar sets a new standard for environmental responsibility—and makes eco-friendly travel easier.

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