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This Distillery Is Reinventing the Way Caribbean Rum Is Made

Cayman Spirits Co., which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, is the only distillery in the world that uses the ocean to age its rum.

December 21, 2018 07:39 PM

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Ashley Mateo

A full moon over the mountains and the Columbia River in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge

Hiking + Cycling

This Scenic Stretch Outside Portland, Oregon, Offers Wildflowers, Waterfalls, and More

The Columbia River Gorge is Portland’s favorite playground, thanks to mossy trails, cherry blossoms, and fresh seafood.

July 31, 2024 12:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.

Packing Tips + Gear

What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?

If a suitcase gets lost on a flight, does it end up in luggage heaven? Sort of. Here’s what happens to the unclaimed bags that get left behind.

December 8, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Trains

This New Luxury Train in Spain Goes to Ancient Seaside Towns, Wine Country, and the Don Quixote Windmills

Launching in spring 2026, a new route by luxury train operator Al Andalus will connect Madrid and Seville.

October 8, 2025 04:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Natural Wonders

The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now

If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up tonight—you might get a glimpse.

March 31, 2022 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Father and Children Exploring Desert Landscape

National Parks

Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids

America’s parks are the ultimate outdoor classroom for toddlers and teens alike.

July 21, 2023 01:23 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

People on an observation deck surrounded by snow with views of dramatic mountains in Cortina in Italy's alpine region

The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will begin in early February. Here’s everything to know about where the events will take place, how to get tickets, and traveling to attend.

September 12, 2025 05:07 PM

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Tiana Attride

An aerial view of the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway passing between limestone cliffs with a boat passing through it and some bushes on the sides

Cruise

For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece

Added bonus: It offers a passage to harder-to-reach areas of Greece from the Mediterranean Sea.

July 18, 2024 06:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Epic Trips

Meandering through Maritime Canada by Rail

Encounter gorgeous views and friendly locals on a train ride across Eastern Canada.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

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

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park

National Parks

The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.

If Ocmulgee Mounds becomes a national park, it’ll be the first in Georgia—and the first comanaged by a tribe that was once forcibly removed from the land.

April 18, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

Dramatic white cliffs with fields of green atop them on England's Jurassic Coast

Outdoor Adventure

The World’s Longest Coastal Hike Just Opened. It Passes Castles, Seal Colonies, and Historic Seaside Towns

Eighteen years in the making, the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path traces the entirety of the English shoreline.

March 24, 2026 06:23 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Where to Travel Next

5 Perfect Days in the Florida Keys

Strolling sandy beaches, fishing deep waters, watching the sun go down with a margarita in hand:

Sponsored by Monroe County Tourist Development Council

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