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Books
28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.
November 19, 2025 03:21 AM
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Aislyn Greene
U.S. Beaches
Why Your Next Beach Break Should be in Texas
Travel to the Lone Star State for an underrated coastal getaway.
May 15, 2024 06:16 PM
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Anna Mazurek
Festivals + Events
The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro
There’s no party like a New Orleans party, but a bunch of other cities throw unmissable bashes too.
January 23, 2025 12:24 PM
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Jenny Adams
Outdoor Adventure
Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles
At luxury hotels across the United States, falconers and their birds of prey are giving travelers rare access to an ancient tradition.
November 9, 2022 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cities We Love
Kyoto’s Contemporary Bloom: The Most Exciting New Museums, Tours, and Hotels of 2021
Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.
May 21, 2021 10:58 AM
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Adam H. Graham
COVID + Travel
10 Virtual Travel Ideas That Will Transport You to Another Place
Travel to the destinations you love—or would love to visit—from the comfort of your couch.
May 15, 2020 01:29 PM
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Jessie Beck
Spring 2024
What a Travel Advisor Really Does and Why You Need One
A good travel advisor can be the key to a memorable trip, handling logistics, access, and on-the-ground support. Here’s how to find and use the best of the best.
May 3, 2024 08:00 AM
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Tim Chester
Trending News
TV Host Samantha Brown Shares Her Favorite Travel Hack for Avoiding Crowds
We interviewed “
Places to Love”
host Samantha Brown to get the inside scoop on “dead weeks,” her favorite lesser-known travel destinations, and the items she never leaves home without.
January 7, 2025 03:16 PM
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Michelle Baran
Expedition Cruises
Everyone Wants to Go to Antarctica. Here’s Why You Should Sail to This Fjord-Filled Subpolar Region Instead
Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.
September 12, 2025 07:37 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
Festivals + Events
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
Trains
I Spent the Night on Italy’s “New” Retro Snow Train to the Dolomites—Here’s What It’s Like Onboard
The fastest route isn’t always the most adventurous one, our contributor reports after taking the vintage “snow train” from Rome to the Dolomite’s most famous ski town, Cortina d’Ampezzo.
February 16, 2024 02:01 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Cities We Love
Here’s Where to Revel in Santa Barbara’s Cool Community Vibe
Ramp up the fun in this laid-back coastal California city.
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Visit Santa Barbara
Cities We Love
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Paris With Kids: Things to Do, Where to Stay, What to Eat
A former Paris local brings her daughter to the city for the first time and scopes out the most kid-friendly spots and activities.
September 3, 2025 02:17 PM
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Elissa Garay
History + Culture
Tracing the Roots of New Orleans Jazz on a Music-Centric Trip to Cuba
In the acclaimed documentary “A Tuba to Cuba,” NOLA’s Preservation Hall Jazz Band travels to the Caribbean in search of the sounds that gave birth to jazz. Here’s how to follow in the band’s footsteps on a visit to the island nation.
March 27, 2019 05:37 PM
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Andrew Parks
Hotels
Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World
Take glamping to a whole new level at one of these bubble hotels and vacation rentals, many with see-through roofs for stargazing.
April 17, 2024 04:48 PM
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Maya Kroth
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