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Urban Cowboy Lodge Is the Escape We All Need Right Now

The Catskills hotel reopens on June 4 with outdoor activities, a surplus of nature, and a Roberta’s pizza stand on the lawn.

May 29, 2020 04:26 PM

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Sunshine Flint

Tips + News

You Could Win 25 Years of Free Annual Trips From This Tour Operator

Exodus Travels is offering travelers the chance to receive one free trip every year for the next quarter century—and all you have to do is enter an online contest.

November 6, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beaches

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands and atolls scattered across five different archipelagoes. Here are five to consider for your first or next trip.

February 1, 2022 03:28 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

The Best Private Tours of Palm Springs and the Desert

Memorable only-in-California experiences for travelers interested in nature, history, food, shopping, and more.

May 8, 2018 09:47 AM

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Visit California

Expedition Cruises

Experiencing Luxury in the Wild on Silversea’s New Galápagos Ship

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent reviews the recently launched 100-passenger Silver Origin, which is bringing passengers to paradise in high style.

May 11, 2022 10:10 PM

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Fran Golden

National Parks

The Grand Canyon Is the Newest Dark Sky Park in the United States

A great stargazing destination just got even better.

June 7, 2019 06:46 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

G Adventures Connects Travelers to Local Communities on a Deeper Level

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series looks at a company that ensures travelers’ dollars benefit the communities they visit.

January 21, 2022 01:26 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Travel Tales

Rewilding Australia

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

April 8, 2020 02:18 PM

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Emma John

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Amazon Prime Day Camping Gear Deals in 2021

Save big on outdoor essentials like lanterns and first aid kits this Amazon Prime Day.

June 21, 2021 06:23 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A fairy tale like building with straw roof houses a small store and people having lunch on a terrace

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers

These 11 towns will surprise you with their vineyards, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique inns—and have you shipping bottles home by the case.

July 26, 2024 12:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Packing Tips + Gear

Yeti Just Launched a New Line of Ultra-Durable Travel Bags

You’ve let Yeti keep your coffee hot and your picnic supplies cold. Now the outdoor brand wants to carry your clothes (at room temperature, of course).

February 18, 2021 03:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Take on Summer Travel With These 10 New Pieces of Gear

When summer’s long days coax you into ever-longer rambles, reach for these warm-weather essentials. They’ll keep you wandering—in comfort.

May 29, 2018 05:14 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Expedition Cruises

The Best Destinations for a Cruise in Iceland

Many of Iceland’s other-worldly landscapes, charming villages, marine life, and rugged coastlines are best seen from the comfort, convenience, and unique vantage point of a cruise.

September 20, 2021 09:19 PM

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Fran Golden

A music box, chocolates, melatonin droplets, tea, and an eye mask arranged on a bed.

Health + Wellness

The Latest Hotel Amenity? A Better Night’s Sleep

Around the world, hotels are creating sleep-enhancing packages to help guests live the dream.

January 26, 2023 10:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures

We’ve found the right cooler to keep your food and drinks at the right temperature for day trips to the beach or even weekend-long camping excursions.

August 25, 2020 11:40 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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