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In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve

In a town in the Wakayama Prefecture, popular for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail, this Airbnb invites guests to be immersed in a gripping mystery novel.

January 18, 2024 03:47 PM

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Jessie Beck

Disney

Walt Disney World’s Water Park Reopens After 2-Year COVID Closure

The wave pools and waterslides of Typhoon Lagoon are finally ready for visitors after a long pandemic hiatus.

December 29, 2021 02:03 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Travel for Good

A New Partnership Aims to Protect Our Fragile Oceans—Here’s How Travelers Can Help

Conservation International and Pew Charitable Trusts are teaming up to protect 7 million square miles of ocean. There are many ways travelers can join the effort to preserve oceans as well.

April 20, 2021 05:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Road Trips

8 Road Trips Through Iconic U.S. National Parks

Short coastal stretches, long drives through the desert, and gorgeous natural scenery for hundreds of miles

June 11, 2025 02:43 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A pool on Moskito Island in the Caribbean with views of the sea and surrounding green mountains.

Hotels

The Ultimate Way to Bond With Friends? A Private, Over-the-Top Caribbean Island

How a travel writer turned a milestone birthday into an unforgettable group retreat at Moskito Island in the Caribbean.

November 25, 2024 02:25 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

International Beaches

Enjoy Pink-Sand Beaches and Snorkel to Shipwrecks on This Island Territory

Where to find Bermuda’s plentiful pink stretches and snorkeling hot spots.

January 10, 2025 02:53 PM

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Sandy Allen

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Grenada is home to the world's first underwater garden.

Islands

7 Lesser-Visited Caribbean Islands for Tropical Hikes, White Sand Beaches, and Crystal Clear Water

Find a sunny slice of tranquility on these idyllic Caribbean islands.

August 14, 2025 12:10 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Where to Travel Next

The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

September 25, 2024 07:57 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Rolling green hills are basked in sunlight and the town of San Luis Obispo is seen in the valley.

Cities We Love

Slow Travel Is In, and This California Town Does It Right

From scenic bike rides and historic spas to stylish hotels and eco-friendly wineries, there are many ways to enjoy San Luis Obispo mindfully.

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