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Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska

Astrotourism

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.

You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.

August 19, 2025 02:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Visit Venice Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands, including Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 13, 2025 05:37 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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

The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.

December 13, 2023 10:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Thailand is just one of many countries that have long been a tourist destination, but now have huge wins in LGBTQ rights.

LGBTQ Travel

7 Countries That Are Getting Friendlier for LGBTQ Travelers

From the Caribbean to Africa, travel further for higher public opinion scores and legal wins for the LGBTQ community.

June 3, 2025 12:42 PM

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Todd Plummer

Cable car traveling up a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the port, coast, city and cliffs in the background

Visas + Passports

Brazil Delays Start Date of New Visa Requirement for U.S. Travelers

U.S. citizens won’t need to obtain a visa for leisure or business travel to Brazil until 2025. Here’s what to know about the forthcoming visa requirement.

April 23, 2024 07:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

The pool on the Four Seasons I yacht with a bar area and arched windows behind it

Cruise News

Four Seasons’ First Yacht Has Officially Set Sail

The luxury hotel company’s first foray into cruising debuted this month with the launch of a new 222-passenger yacht, “Four Seasons I,” currently sailing in the Mediterranean .

March 31, 2026 01:38 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Drone panorama of pier in beach in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

International Beaches

9 Beautiful Beaches in Turks and Caicos—and Where to Stay Once You’re There

Turks and Caicos is known for having some of the world’s best beaches—here’s where you can find the best of the best.

July 30, 2023 02:37 PM

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Becca Blond

The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The Lil Wrangler kids' club at Brush Creek Ranch is a standout experience for families.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in the U.S.

Urban escapes, dude ranches, island retreats, and more: This list of the top 15 family-friendly hotels across the United States is your go-to guide for a multigenerational getaway.

June 10, 2024 12:18 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.

Air Travel News

Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

October 28, 2025 07:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

History + Culture

7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Where to Travel Next

6 Reasons Why You Should Charter a Yacht in Croatia For Your Next Family Trip

Enjoy fewer crowds and go off the beaten path with one of Ker & Downey’s private yachts.

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