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Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Tim Chester

Dublin, Ireland - July 12 2014: people in St Stephen's Green, park with original Victorian layout

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Dublin

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

March 6, 2024 08:54 AM

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Yvonne Gordon

Air Travel News

Have Airfares and Hotel Prices Finally Peaked?

Finding an affordable flight or hotel was nearly impossible this summer. Experts fill us in on what we can expect for fall, holiday, and 2024 travel.

September 20, 2023 08:30 AM

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Michelle Baran

Photo Essays

This “Elephant Village” Is Incredibly Hard to Reach. That’s a Good Thing

For those who make it to Dzanga Bai, a reward awaits: This elephant stronghold remains one of Africa’s least visited spectacles.

August 20, 2025 10:12 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Travel for Good

Ways to Support Small Businesses When You Travel

Rethink where you stay, shop, and eat.

August 4, 2021 10:21 PM

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Kristin Braswell

AFAR Advisor

Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers

Luxury travel advisor Jody Bear on memorable experiences, great hotels, and overcoming challenging times.

March 12, 2020 11:07 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Gifu, Japan - May 3 2023: World heritage site - The Historical Village of Shirakawa-go, Gifu, Japan.

Where to Travel Next

7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit

Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.

October 3, 2024 11:45 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Silhouette of person in baseball hat taking a photo on a cell phone with sunset in background

Longreads

How Many Countries Have You Visited? Inside the Quest to Become the World’s “Biggest” Traveler

For some adventurous travelers, going everywhere is not enough.

December 3, 2024 11:46 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Switzerland swimming beach river sunshine

Fall 2024

The Best Way to See Switzerland? Jump Into a River

Writer Bonnie Tsui travels to three Swiss cities to take part in the country’s beloved tradition of river swimming.

November 1, 2024 03:55 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

An aerial view of Sensei Porcupine Creek

Health + Wellness

At Tech Giant Larry Ellison’s New Sensei Resort, Wellness Is a Science

Sensei Porcupine Creek takes an ultra-personalized, science-based approach to nutrition, rest, and physical therapy.

January 12, 2023 12:13 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

How Prince Harry Plans to Make Travel a Force for Good

The Duke of Sussex just launched Travalyst, a new sustainable travel initiative.

September 3, 2019 04:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Longreads

Welcome to the New All-Inclusive

Goodbye, buffet lines and colored wristbands. Hello, butler service and yachts. Making the case for a different type of luxury resort.

April 25, 2024 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes

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