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Spring 2024

AFAR’s cofounder and CEO, Greg Sullivan, reflects on how marquee hotels are increasingly becoming destinations themselves.

April 23, 2024 12:36 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Outdoor Adventure

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Solo to a National Park

Come prepared to make the most of this type of solo adventure.

July 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

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National Parks

National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible

Wheelchair user, disabled-travel advocate, and blogger Cory Lee shares his favorite accessible trails in national parks.

July 10, 2024 10:14 AM

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Cory Lee

Books

Want to Support Black-Owned Businesses While Traveling? Make This Book Your Bible.

The new “ABC Travel Green Book” is a modern take on Victor Hugo Green’s iconic guide—and it’s meant for all travelers.

August 21, 2020 05:49 PM

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Aislyn Greene

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

It’s a great time to dream about the first place you’ll visit as soon as it’s safe to travel again.

December 18, 2020 04:07 PM

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Staff

An old-fashioned Ford truck driving through a field of wildflowers in Texas.

In the Magazine

A Total Eclipse, Fresh Peaches, and Small-Town Charm: Why This Destination Is Worth a Trip in 2024

Travel to the Lone Star State next spring to experience a total eclipse in the heart of Texas.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Interior shot of Delta Lounge in Minneapolis

Air Travel News

Why We’re Obsessed With the New Delta Lounge in Minneapolis

The brand-new Sky Club features a first-of-its-kind, year-round patio and gorgeous interiors.

May 19, 2023 07:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

Immerse Yourself in Frida Kahlo’s Dream in 9 Cities Across the World

Tickets are on sale in London, Los Angeles, Toronto, and other cities to experience the Mexican magical realist’s work as never before.

January 7, 2022 07:03 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Packing Tips + Gear

Save Up to 40 Percent on Climate Neutral Brands During This 1-Day Flash Sale

13 eco-conscious brands, including Rumpl and Lifestraw, are banding together for big savings.

April 20, 2022 10:31 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

These Dream-Like Gardens in London Are Perfect in All Seasons

One writer on how a sliver of land along the Thames became her go-to spot for solace, joy, and rest.

March 25, 2020 01:36 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The new Dark Skies Map hopes to help campers find spots where they can see the Milky Way.

History + Culture

New Hipcamp Feature Allows You to Find Dark Sky Campsites

A new map from Hipcamp and the International Dark-Sky Association can help campers find stargazing spots.

August 26, 2022 11:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

This Powerful Exhibit Honors Inspiring Women Who Shaped History

Travel Inspiration

10 Trips Inspired by History-Making Women

Walk, drive, hike, climb, laugh, or sing along the path of these incredible women on adventures in the U.S. and Canada.

March 8, 2022 11:05 AM

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Staff

A look at the newly renovated interior of the Grand Palais, complete with its glass ceiling.

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