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The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024

Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free

Volunteers still have to pay for their flight and accommodation in France but will get a behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

April 14, 2023 04:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Approved

This Rumpl Travel Blanket Comes With Me on Every Long-Haul Flight—and It’s Currently 25 Percent Off

The travel-size version of Rumpl’s sleeping bag–inspired blanket keeps me warm even when the AC is blasting at 30,000 feet. Get it for only $64 now.

November 16, 2023 11:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

National Parks

Where to Find Yellowstone’s Captivating Wildlife, Indigenous Heritage, and Uncrowded Places

Here’s how to explore Yellowstone, according to the experts.

April 9, 2024 03:16 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

AFAR Advisor

5 Fabulous Ways to Discover the Vast Beauty of Colombia

Rich cultural heritage with natural wonders around every bend make for a thrilling, soulful vacation.

Sponsored by ProColombia

International Beaches

Beautiful Beaches in the Caribbean for a Getaway Without the Crowds

Powdery white sand? Check. Crystal-clear waters? When it comes to beaches, the Caribbean has it on lock.

October 30, 2024 01:22 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Chicago, Illinois - United States - December 24th, 2024: Downtown mural “Muddy Waters Mural” by artist Eduardo Kobra in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

History + Culture

The Movie Sinners Is a Love Letter to Chicago Blues—Here Are 6 Places to Experience It Yourself

Blues music came from Mississippi to Chicago during the Great Migration, as praised in the new Michael B. Jordan film and throughout the city today.

July 10, 2025 02:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Food + Drink

7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler

Farm-to-table smorgasbords, volcanic mud baths, Danish architecture, and more are the calling cards of these varied wine destinations.

October 24, 2025 09:25 AM

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Justin Goldman

Trains

This Summer Only: You Can Take a Rare Train Ride Through Jasper and Banff National Parks

Rocky Mountaineer’s new route delivers a front-row seat to the Canadian Rockies’ most dramatic landscapes on a limited 2026 schedule.

March 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

Where to Go in Hawaii Right Now

From the Big Island to Kauai, here’s where to stay and what to do, according to experts.

October 15, 2020 01:45 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Road Trips

If You Can Celebrate the Route 66 Centennial in Only One Place, Make It This City

Find renovated motels, restored neon, new street art, and augmented reality in Albuquerque in 2026.

January 29, 2026 05:26 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Visited South American Country Offers Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters

A burgeoning ecotourism scene is bringing new attention to Guyana’s rugged interior, known as the “Land of Giants” for its larger-than-life residents.

October 1, 2024 11:51 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Loyalty + Rewards

Escape Winter: 6 South Florida Resorts and Hotels You Can Book With Points

Swap snow for sunshine and put your hard-earned points to use at these top hotels under the Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott portfolios.

January 21, 2022 03:27 PM

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Paul Rubio

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Restaurants + Cafés

Around the World in 7 NYC Dishes

New York City’s diverse food scene offers a world of flavors without ever having to get on a plane.

May 20, 2022 04:03 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.

History + Culture

How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics

From folklore and food to landscapes and literature, find adventure and enrichment in the lesser-known regions of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

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