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Off The Tourist Trail

Skip the Crowds: The Best Places in Florida to Visit Next

Head to deserted beaches, seek out lesser-known state parks, and explore downtown Orlando’s neighborhoods.

February 21, 2025 12:05 PM

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Terry Ward

Epic Trips

Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty

Head north to experience a rugged landscape awash in natural treasures.

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Hotels

12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around

Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.

February 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel for Good

These 5 New Electric Camper Vans Are About to Revolutionize #Vanlife

Volkswagen and Winnebago join promising newer brand Grounded in the first batch of EV campers.

July 27, 2023 03:09 PM

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Elissa Garay

Natural Wonders

11 Remote Places That Take Crowd-Free Travel to the Extreme

These locales may be difficult to reach, but the views make the effort more than worthwhile.

February 5, 2025 03:05 PM

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Becca Blond

Outdoor Adventure

The Best New Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef

Underwater guest suites, snorkel trips to see coral nurseries, helicopter access to protected lagoons—get up close with the reef around Australia’s Whitsunday Islands.

October 17, 2019 04:28 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

History + Culture

Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton

The history of things now unseen and a future not yet made.

April 6, 2021 02:09 PM

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Cynthia R. Greenlee

Hiking + Cycling

Making a Case for Ski Towns in Summer: Hiking and Fine Dining in Italy’s South Tyrol

Forget the skis. In the South Tyrol region near the Dolomites, delicious food and gorgeous hikes are best enjoyed in summer.

July 23, 2021 12:19 PM

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Sara Lieberman

The Best Pink Sand Beaches Around the World

International Beaches

The 10 Prettiest Pink Sand Beaches in the World

You don’t need rose-colored glasses at these pink sand beaches.

December 22, 2023 08:36 AM

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Lottie Gross

Where to Go in Spring

6 Outdoor Adventures for Spring Break in the United States

Whether you’re looking to dive deep underwater or witness a spectacle in the sky, there’s something for you.

February 24, 2023 12:19 PM

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Terry Ward

Winter Sports

Here’s Why to Ski Western Canada this Winter

The awesome ski resorts here stand up to international heavyweights—and they’re easier to travel to.

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Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World

Go on an epic hut-to-hut journey with these outfitters.

December 19, 2023 01:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Ski expertise isn't needed to appreciate Japan in the snow.

Where to Go in Winter

6 Cold-Weather Travel Destinations You Should Visit During the Winter

Snowbirds, allow me a minute to change your mind?

October 5, 2022 11:52 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Festivals + Events

What to Know About Spain’s La Tomatina Festival

La Tomatina, a tomato-throwing festival hosted each year in Buñol, Spain, is back on for 2022. Here’s what to know before attending.

May 23, 2022 01:38 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Tips + News

Spain’s Balearic Islands Ban Pub Crawls, Happy Hours

Do these new laws mean the end of Mallorca and Ibiza’s hard-partying reputation?

January 17, 2020 05:34 PM

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