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Our Favorite Sustainable Museums, Restaurants, and Shops to Visit in Charleston in 2025

The historic South Carolina city is known for preserving its past, but many locals are working to ensure its natural and cultural pillars survive well into the future.

December 13, 2024 11:57 AM

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Lauren Mowery

Two Aldabra giant tortoises leaning in towards each other

Expedition Cruises

Swim with Whale Sharks and Spot Hippos and Tortoises in the “Galápagos of Africa”

A first look at luxury small-ship line Aqua Expeditions’ new sailings in the Seychelles and Zanzibar.

April 30, 2026 06:50 PM

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Fran Golden

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

A narrow street with food stalls, paper lanterns, and cherry blossoms in Japan

After scrapping the need for U.S. visitors to obtain a tourist visa this past fall, Japan now plans to do away with its remaining pandemic-era travel regulations.

April 5, 2023 06:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Fall 2023

The Otherworldly, Overwhelming, Oftentimes Unbelievable Natural Wonders of Oman

Rock climbing. Wadi hiking. Sinkhole swimming. Author Sarah Thankam Mathews seeks out adventure in her childhood home.

December 5, 2023 01:30 PM

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Sarah Thankam Mathews

Thomas Dambo's newest sculpture, Mane Mor, depicts a pregnant troll.

Art + Culture

Solve a Riddle, Find a Magic Troll on This Trail in Denmark

Danish artist Thomas Dambo reworked a Scandinavian tradition and created a global treasure hunt to celebrate the creation of 100 scrap-wood trolls.

June 5, 2023 02:38 PM

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Laura Hall

Air Travel News

United Adds New Hawaii Flights From These U.S. Cities

It just got easier to get to the Hawaiian Islands this summer from the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast.

February 12, 2021 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Photo Essays

Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by somber updates on your newsfeed, add these accounts for serene imagery that’ll transport you around the world.

April 13, 2020 05:16 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

The Trips We’re Most Excited About

Where are we actually going in 2020?

January 3, 2020 04:15 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Architecture

Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Just Got a Lot More Colorful

“Glass In Bloom” presents an impressive snapshot of artist Dale Chihuly’s body of work, with masterpieces curated from a period spanning more than 50 years.

June 7, 2021 10:06 AM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Packing Tips + Gear

Diptyque’s City-Inspired Candle Collection Is Back—but Only for a Limited Time

From now until April 27, you can buy these exclusive candles online inspired by scents from Tokyo, Paris, London, and more.

April 25, 2022 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two children with their father at the edge of a stream in West Maui

Family Travel

Should You Take Your Kids Out of School to Travel?

Is missing school a detriment to your child’s education or an enhancement?

February 23, 2024 05:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Despite COVID, the World’s Largest Bagpiping Festival Goes On

In Glasgow, Scotland, Piping Live! 2021 adapts to the pandemic with hybrid online and in-person concerts this month, hoping to reach even more music lovers around the globe.

August 3, 2021 06:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A line of people waiting outside a Parisian boulangerie to buy bread

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Rules About French Etiquette From Someone Who Lived in Paris

Mind your p’s, q’s, and ooh la las when visiting the capital this summer.

June 17, 2024 01:15 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Queen Street West is a trendy area that preserves a long stretch of ornate 19th century buildings with interesting shops.

Style + Design

The Best Boutiques in Toronto for All Your Shopping Needs

Whether you’re looking for unique books or high-end apparel, you’ll be able to find a favorite souvenir in one of these locally owned shops.

May 31, 2023 03:41 PM

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Michael Kaminer

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