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Outdoor Adventure

It’s Year of the Horse: Swim With Horses, Go on Horseback Safari, or Ride to Castles on These Adventures

Saddle up on these equestrian tours around the world.

April 7, 2026 12:54 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip

Road Trips

This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns

Who doesn’t love artistic havens, high-altitude wines, and a remote national park?

September 29, 2023 11:40 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Small Ship Cruises

Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

February 28, 2020 08:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Videos

We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]

UFOs? Aliens? Watch to find out.

December 28, 2023 07:12 PM

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Tiana Attride

Summer 2025

State Parks, Cherry Orchards, Dark Skies: Door County Is One of the Midwest’s Best-Kept Secrets

Door County has more state parks and shoreline than any other county in Wisconsin. And thanks to a new generation of creatives, the peninsula is changing in the very best sort of way.

August 20, 2025 10:07 AM

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Emma John

A singe, small, dark-red house sits on the edge of a body of water in Bodø in northern Norway, with tall grass in the foreground and tall rocky cliffs in the background

Norwegian tech company Opera is offering 10 people the chance to immerse themselves in the Nordic concept of hygge.

January 24, 2025 06:04 PM

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Chloe Bergé

A red high speed train going through a snow covered landscape in Europe

Trains

The Eurostar Snow Train Is Back, Offering a Greener Way to Reach the French Alps

Eurostar’s seasonal Snow trains are back for winter 2025–26, offering direct rail service from London, Brussels, and Amsterdam to top French Alps ski resorts—no airport transfers required.

December 19, 2025 03:15 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Gondolas in a canal on the Adriatic Coast of Italy

Cruise

These Fun, New Themed Cruises Are Calling Your Name

Are you a food lover, a wine enthusiast, a history buff? Ponant has you covered with its inspiring new collection of themed cruises.

Sponsored by Ponant

AFAR Advisor

Luxury Travel News: November 14, 2019

Our favorite luxury travel news for this week

November 14, 2019 09:10 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

Five U.S. Inns Where You’ll Sleep Well—and Eat Like Royalty

At each of these inns across the United States—from Oregon to Connecticut—hungry travelers will find wide open spaces, genius chefs, and award-winning food.

February 4, 2022 03:24 PM

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Ann Shields

Health + Wellness

Why You Should Soak in a Bathtub of Seaweed on Ireland’s Coast

A new generation of seaweed bathhouses is opening along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, reviving a centuries-old wellness practice that uses the sea’s healing powers.

August 5, 2024 10:05 AM

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Sarah Bence

History + Culture

Why the Unofficial Cowboy Capital of Nevada Should Be Your Next Trip

Everything you need to know to have a rootin’-tootin’ time in Elko, Nevada.

March 9, 2023 06:38 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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Islands

The Best Time to Visit Greece for Every Type of Trip

From island-hopping in fall to sightseeing in spring, there’s plenty to see and do in Greece year-round.

April 9, 2025 05:16 PM

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Helen Iatrou

The Cathedral Valley in Garden of the Gods is one of the most visited spots in Colorado Springs.

Cities We Love

In Colorado Springs, Mountains Meet Cool Museums and Creative Restaurants

From historic neighborhoods and major museums to breweries and outdoor pursuits, Colorado Springs has much to offer.

June 21, 2024 12:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

4 New Luxurious—and Truly Sustainable—Ecoresorts

Re-enter the travel universe and feel good about it.

April 22, 2021 01:14 PM

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Sarah Gold

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