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Outdoor Adventure

How to Enjoy Zion National Park and Utah’s Wilderness Without the Crowds

St. George offers all the Utah adventure with less of the hassle.

January 25, 2023 05:47 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Weekend Getaways

How This Catskills Hamlet Brings the Farm to the People

Just under 100 miles north of NYC, Accord is the ideal destination for those looking for a bucolic weekend getaway.

April 29, 2022 07:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Road Trips

A Food- and Wine-Centric Road Trip Along California’s Highway 128

Featuring a diverse range of landscapes, foods, and attractions, a road trip along this lesser-traveled route highlights the best of Northern California’s food and nature.

May 26, 2021 01:18 PM

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Jessie Beck

Kai Izumo sits on a remote clifftop facing a chain of rocky islets in the Sea Of Japan

Hotels We Love

You’ll Want to Stay at These Hotels in Japan Before They Get Too Hard to Book

Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

April 11, 2025 04:58 PM

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Adam H. Graham

4 Days In

4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories

The Canadian province is a winter wonderland filled with memorable scenery and thrilling adventures.

November 20, 2025 10:21 AM

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Jennifer Malloy

Overhead view of map, camera, pencil, notebook, backpack and travel guide books

Experts in finance and travel weigh in on how to create a stress-free travel budget you can afford.

February 19, 2025 01:51 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Winter 2023

The Best Places to Travel in 2023

Start planning your 2023 travels to these 12 places—the most creative, delicious, and soul-reviving destinations of the year.

December 1, 2022 09:04 AM

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Tim Chester

Numerous boats out on the water and colorful houses in hues of orange, cream, pink, and white stacked along the waterfront cliffs of Positano, Italy

Air Travel News

American Airlines Just Launched 2 New Dreamy Italy Routes

American is doubling down on Italy for 2025, with new routes and expanded service to the Mediterranean country we just can’t seem to get enough of.

November 1, 2024 06:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Health + Wellness

How to Actually Relax on Vacation

The pursuit of happiness—and balance—in a topsy-turvy world.

August 17, 2022 08:13 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A City to Countryside Wine Pilgrimage Through France

One writer discovers the best of Paris and the Loire Valley, bottle by unforgettable bottle.

February 23, 2022 03:57 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Art + Culture

All True Book Lovers Need to Visit This NYC Institution

No, it’s not the New York Public Library.

January 7, 2022 12:24 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.

CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals

See the best art museum in the country, wander a 985-acre island, and enjoy a coney dog.

March 3, 2025 10:00 AM

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Sarah Bence

Epic Trips

An Epic Road Trip Across America

Embrace the “slow travel” movement by driving cross-country at your own pace.

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Air Travel News

Are Airfares Going to Skyrocket This Year?

With a rise in travel demand and fuel prices soaring, fliers are experiencing sticker shock. Is this the new normal for air travel in 2022?

March 18, 2022 04:24 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A guest room at the Shangri-La Paris with blue carpeting and gilt details throughout.

Hotels

France’s Palace Hotels Are Considered the Height of French Culture—and Can Be Better Than 5-Star Stays

Palace hotels are the highest distinction a hotel can achieve in France. Here’s what they are—and what makes them so special.

January 15, 2025 01:19 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

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