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Breaching whales, a spectacular fjord, and picturesque villages await along the Whales and Wonders Trail.

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The Best Luxury Cruise for Every Traveler

Whether you’re looking for an awe-inspiring itinerary, unforgettable dining, or a sophisticated cruise the kids will love, too—there’s a luxury cruise that’s right for you.

December 20, 2018 04:51 PM

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Fran Golden

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

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Washington, D.C. This Winter

A massive light maze, a major museum closing, a boundary-pushing restaurant, and two new hotels mean you should head to the capital now.

December 13, 2019 09:31 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

People riding bikes and walking across a modern bridge in Copenhagen, Denmark with both historic and contemporary buildings in the background

Air Travel News

American Just Launched a New Flight to One of Europe’s Coolest Cities

Added bonus: A newly overhauled business-class offering makes the transatlantic journey even comfier.

June 21, 2024 05:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Comedian Ronny Chieng in Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Courtesy Disney Plus

People

For Comedian Ronny Chieng, Travel Is a Chance to Reconnect With His Family

The comedian and star of “American Born Chinese” loves his mom and dad.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Air Travel News

Alitalia Is Shutting Down With All Future Flights Canceled Starting October 15

The government-owned Italia Trasporto Aereo, or ITA, will become Italy’s national carrier.

August 25, 2021 02:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

A blue and gold train passes a small pond, with mountains in the background

Trains

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Epic Train Trip Across Alaska

All aboard for a 12-day journey through the heart of the 49th state.

June 22, 2023 08:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

This Destination Leads the Southern Food Scene

Meet the cooks and stories that keep the Charleston area’s food traditions strong.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

bar with blue velvet bar stools at PS private terminal at LAX

Travel Inspiration

As Airport Lounges Fill Up, New Private Terminals Offer a Crowd-Free Alternative

The PS “private terminal” concept is expanding beyond Los Angeles to three new cities by 2025—with many more on the horizon.

June 20, 2023 09:58 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Food + Drink

Sipping Jamaican Rum With Master Blender Joy Spence

At Appleton Estate, Spence dispels stereotypes—one barrel at a time—as the rum world’s first female master blender.

October 29, 2021 03:45 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Trains

New High-Speed Train to Connect Paris and Berlin

By the end of next year, there will be a direct rail connection between two of our favorite cities in Europe.

May 31, 2022 08:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Stay Here Next

Attention, New Yorkers: Your Next Catskills Weekend Getaway Is Here

This Scandinavian-inspired retreat in a quiet corner of the central Catskills exudes calm.

April 21, 2023 11:03 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Welcome to Sonoma’s Most Sustainable Winery

Silver Oak, the 46-year-old producer of some of the state’s most iconic red wine, is building a new legacy by going green.

May 9, 2018 02:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A two-story restaurant in La Villa, Italy in the snow with wooden picnic tables outside and people in winter gear milling about

Winter Sports

5 Beautiful Italian Mountain Villages to Visit Before the Winter Olympics Crowds Arrive

In less than a year, the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics will kick off in the Italian Dolomites. These are the idyllic mountain towns playing host to international winter sporting events.

March 12, 2025 07:02 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

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