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The sun rising through the clouds over the tall rocky mountains and trees of Glacier Point, Yosemite, California.

The Essential California Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state’s most iconic cities and landscapes.

The reopening following a summer of wildfires coincides with the federal government shutdown, which could affect the visitor experience.

October 7, 2025 12:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now

With a flood of fancy new hotels, gourmet restaurants, and stylish cocktail bars, this rapidly growing city is a must-visit in mainland China.

October 28, 2019 11:48 AM

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Jake Emen

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is located in Bali's jungle interior 40 minutes by care north of Ubud.

Stay Here Next

Bali Without the Crowds? This New Resort Offers a Hidden Side of the Island

This new luxury resort in Bali’s jungle-covered interior is far from the tourist throngs—and immerses guests in nature and local culture.

July 18, 2023 01:40 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Photo Essays

Egypt’s Pyramids Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

How to see a new side of the oldest and most visited tourist attraction in the world? Travel with an archaeologist.

May 12, 2022 05:50 PM

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Tanveer Badal

From the Editor

The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist

AFAR editor in chief Julia Cosgrove raises a glass to hotels that connect guests to locals and to each other.

April 10, 2020 12:31 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

Sponsored by Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Curaçao

Visit a different one each day of your trip for cliff jumping, cave swimming, snorkeling, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Riselle Celestina

Photo of an arched bridge surrounded by fall foliage, beneath a blue sky

National Parks

The Newest U.S. National Park Is Home to Bridge Jumping, Scenic Drives, and the World’s Second-Oldest River

Here’s how to make the most of your visit to New River Gorge National Park.

July 1, 2025 12:26 PM

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Jessie Beck

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

Family Travel

5 Places to Travel Abroad With Your Kids This Year

London, Lapland, and Tanzania are on the cards in 2024.

April 19, 2024 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

A statue of enslaved people located along the Civil Rights Trail.

Fall 2023

Discovering a Different Side of the South on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail

Traversing 15 states and connecting more than 130 significant landmarks, the trail marks places where some of the nation’s most important events occurred.

October 20, 2023 10:54 AM

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Lynn Brown

Bars + Nightlife

11 of Our Favorite Rooftop Bars in the U.S.

Find an elevated bar that suits your style, whether you’re craving margaritas in San Francisco or Greek Island vibes in New York City.

August 19, 2020 02:55 PM

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Dana Brindle

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