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Beaches

6 U.S. Islands Where You Can’t Help but Slow Down

Whether you’re strolling the coast of an Atlantic island or savoring the sunset on Hawaii’s low-key paradise, you’ll be surprised at how quickly time becomes irrelevant.

March 7, 2018 07:00 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in New Orleans at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in New Orleans from the safety and comfort of your own home.

May 7, 2020 03:12 PM

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Ann Shields

History + Culture

Why Western Ireland Is the Best Place to Be Sad

Western Ireland’s isolation is wildly poetic—and maybe even healing.

February 6, 2017 06:06 PM

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Chris Colin

Family Travel

You Can Now Go Face to Face with Endangered Penguins in Chicago

A new program at the Lincoln Park Zoo takes you inside the penguin exhibit.

July 24, 2017 02:15 PM

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Matt Villano

Where to Travel Next

Get to Know Jordan’s Luxurious Side

Immerse yourself in the culture and epic scenery of Jordan with these luxurious experiences that take you from dawn past dusk.

September 7, 2017 11:39 AM

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Visit Jordan

Hotels

Find a Luxurious Slice of Japan in Los Angeles

The Nobu Ryokan Malibu is an oasis where every detail is designed to soothe. These days, that might take some getting used to.

January 24, 2019 04:46 PM

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Jeremy Saum

Other

Get to Know Scottsdale Through its Locals

After an adventure-packed week, AFAR Ambassador Ryan Neal Cordwell reflects on the fascinating characters he encountered who’ve made their mark on this thriving desert city.

October 17, 2017 05:53 PM

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Experience Scottsdale

Festivals + Events

5 Soccer-Crazy World Cup Destinations That Aren’t Russia

Set your airfare alerts for the biggest party in sports. These destinations aren’t the host nation, but they’re still worth the trip.

April 24, 2018 04:17 PM

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Sam Laird

Water Sports

How I Embraced My Inner Mermaid in Fiji

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

February 8, 2018 01:30 PM

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Danielle Walsh

National Parks

Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks

Lions, elephants, and zebras are great, but you don’t have to go on safari to fall in love with these less-visited parklands in countries across the continent.

November 8, 2018 07:22 PM

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Will McGough

Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations

Weekend Getaways

10 Ways to Make a Weekend Getaway Feel Like a Vacation

Make the most of your weekend travel.

August 17, 2017 02:00 PM

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Danielle Walsh

History + Culture

6 of Europe’s Strangest End-of-Winter Traditions

Forget Groundhog Day—from drowning the goddess of winter to downing a glass of wine with a live fish, Europe’s end-of-winter rituals are much more interesting.

January 31, 2018 01:25 PM

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Alex Schechter

Books

Famous Writers’ Homes Every Book Nerd Must Visit

Tour the houses of Vladimir Nabokov, Jane Austen, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and other authors to see what inspired them to write their acclaimed books.

September 16, 2019 06:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Natural Wonders

Famous Malta Arch Collapses Into the Sea

You may recognize this famous natural formation from the first episode of “Game of Thrones.”

March 15, 2017 02:16 PM

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Matt Villano

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