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Hotel or Airbnb? This New Concept Lets You Have a Bit of Both

Aimed at groups and families, Element hotels’ new Studio Commons rooms connect four private guest rooms to a shared kitchen and living room.

October 17, 2019 06:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

12 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Food + Drink

11 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Daydreaming of a beer-cation to Vermont? These craft breweries need to be at the top of your list and at the bottom of your glass.

January 4, 2023 12:42 PM

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Jessie Beck

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Lightweight Rain Jackets for Travel

Good-bye plastic giftshop rain poncho. You’ll be proud to don these packable, stylish garments for both men and women when the rain clouds roll in.

February 19, 2019 09:06 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Ocean Cruises

Cruise with the Experts: Here’s Why This Alaska Experience is Truly Unique

Holland America Line combines an unforgettable cruise with a journey to Alaska’s iconic sights by land and by sea to create an experience you’ll never forget.

Sponsored by Holland America Line

Packing Tips + Gear

Best in Snow: Hot New Gear That’ll Solve Your Worst Winter Woes

Fumbly fingers? Foggy goggles? Bulky jackets? Not with these gorgeous gear picks.

September 19, 2018 04:34 PM

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Kelly Bastone

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

Islands

This Little-Known Florida Island is a Treat for Mind, Body, and Soul

With outdoor adventure, homemade fare at locally owned eateries, and cultural events, experience complete and total wellness on Amelia Island.

Sponsored by Amelia Island

Beaches

Soliman Bay Is the Hidden Mexican Beach You Can Have (Almost) All to Yourself

Skip Tulum: Find serenity, seclusion, and superlative sands at Mexico’s Soliman Bay.

December 6, 2019 10:18 AM

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Mary Holland

A stunning view from Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Epic Trips

5 Epic Trips That You Should Experience Once in Your Lifetime

From thrilling safaris to sublime stays in far-flung locales, these tours bring the pinnacles of international travel to life.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Around Multicultural Manila

Digging into the contemporary culinary scene of The Philippines and the hybrid cultures that fuel it is a rewardingly rich experience.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Where to Travel Next

An Adventure that Chooses You

No matter what adventure means to you, The Islands of Tahiti will expand the way you experience the world

April 5, 2018 09:25 AM

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Tahiti Tourisme

Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise

New Jersey

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August 15, 2024 02:48 PM

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

U.S. Beaches

The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina

Get ready for some incredible sunrises.

October 31, 2022 11:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Natural Wonders

How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer

Stay in a traditional Sami tent—or lavvu—outfitted with fine linens while exploring the archipelago.

May 23, 2019 04:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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