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Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

Epic Trips

Why Georgia’s Lake Country Should Be the Next Place You Travel

Reynolds Lake Oconee is a gorgeous lakeside residential community; start with a visit.

Sponsored by Amawaterways

Hiking + Cycling

If You’ve Dreamed of a Cross-Country Bike Trip, This Nearly 4,000-Mile Trail Could Make That a Reality

The Great American Rail-Trail will connect 12 states from coast to coast when it’s finished.

May 8, 2019 05:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

Wes Anderson’s First Curated Exhibit Is Coming to Vienna

The filmmaker and his partner, artist Juman Malouf, will debut an exhibition at Austria’s Kunsthistorisches Museum said to be “unlike anything the museum has done before.”

July 16, 2018 03:33 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Why Nature Lovers Thrive in Southwest Florida

We asked locals from The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel about their favorite outdoor experiences—from relaxing to adventurous—in the gorgeous setting they call home. Here’s what they said.

Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

Art + Culture

See the World Through This Traveler’s Instagram Account

Photographer and writer Annapurna Mellor on connecting with people, taking photos, and traveling with a purpose.

September 8, 2016 12:02 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Act Quickly to Score a Free Night in the BVI

This sweet British Virgin Islands deal ends February 28: Stay 4 nights for the price of 3 on the island of Anegada.

February 23, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Tips + News

This Epic Mystery Trip Takes You Across 3 Borders and 4 Countries in 18 Days

Intrepid Travel is now accepting applications for a 2,200-mile expedition that starts in Tehran, Iran, and ends in Istanbul—with everything in between a surprise.

June 28, 2019 01:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

E-Bikes Are Appearing in National Parks and We’re Not Sure How We Feel About It

A new policy has paved the way for an increasing number of e-bikes to pedal through national parks and public lands—but is that a good thing?

October 4, 2019 07:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

A Road Trip Makes This Chef’s Food Shine

Food is about relationships for chef Chris Himmel—and his restaurants serve some of the best flavors in the business because of it.

August 23, 2017 02:26 PM

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Dana Brindle

Festivals + Events

You Can Party at Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania This Halloween

A travel company offers two Romania tours that include an All Hallow’s Eve bash at the Bran Castle.

September 17, 2018 05:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery

AFAR got an inside look at the Napa Valley winery, which was recently named the best vineyard in North America.

August 16, 2019 02:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Why Tulsa, Oklahoma, Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

April 9, 2021 03:08 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Issues New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers—What You Need to Know

As of July 8, fully vaccinated out-of-state travelers do not need to take a pretravel COVID test and are not required to quarantine.

July 14, 2021 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

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