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Natural Wonders

Yes, You Can Go to Madagascar—and Not Just for the Lemurs

The remote island nation is well worth worth the long trip, especially for adventurers and nature lovers.

February 8, 2018 09:43 AM

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Mary Holland

COVID + Travel

Alaska Visitors Can Provide Coronavirus Test Results to Skip Quarantine

The state was the first to offer the option of providing a negative COVID-19 test result as an alternative to an otherwise mandatory 14 days of self-isolation.

August 25, 2020 12:05 AM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

Wildfires Lead to Unexpected New Tours in Jasper National Park

Trees turned to matchsticks, a melted pay phone: Visitors can now see what the 2024 wildfires left in their wake—and the resilience and rebirth they’ve inspired

November 17, 2025 03:19 PM

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Maryam Siddiqi

Hotels

Virgin Hotels Announces Its First Miami Property

The hotel is slated to open in Miami’s downtown Brickell neighborhood in 2023 and will join the brand’s existing Chicago and San Francisco properties.

September 23, 2019 09:13 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Locked-Down Countries

Across the globe, countries are closing borders and asking citizens to stay home in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s what people are doing to cope.

April 24, 2020 02:00 PM

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Terry Ward

Snow on the Catalina Mountains in Catalina State Park, Tucson Arizona

Outdoor Adventure

9 State Parks to Visit in Winter, Where You Can Snowshoe in a Ghost Town or Hike Above the Trees

Find peaceful escape in these underrated state parks, some of which are bigger than many national parks.

November 12, 2025 02:36 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Food + Drink

There’s a New Michelin Award Restaurants Can Win—and It’s Not Earned by Culinary Excellence

First revealed in 2020, the Michelin Green Star is the latest addition to the brand’s prestigious one-, two-, and three-star designations.

December 14, 2022 12:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

Outdoor Adventure

Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath

On the world’s most serene beaches, learning to dive without oxygen tanks becomes a meditation underwater and above land.

November 6, 2025 12:29 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Fall 2025

8 Epic Cruises for the Seriously Intrepid Traveler to Take in 2026

From luxury icebreakers to yachts with pool decks, these ships—and sailings—are on our list.

November 6, 2025 11:44 AM

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Jeri Clausing

Located near the border with Syria, Gaziantep boasts a reputation as one of the region's great foodie cities.

Summer 2022

Syrian Refugees Are Transforming an Ancient Turkish City’s Food Culture

Writer Anya von Bremzen explores the fluid nature of food, identity, and community in Gaziantep, a Turkish city renowned for its cuisine—and reshaped by the Syrian war.

September 27, 2022 01:22 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

The new Delta Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport with a central fireplace and seating that looks at out the surrounding mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows

Air Travel News

This Airport Just Opened Two New Lounges—One With an Outdoor Terrace and Another With an Immersive Video Room

Travelers flying out of the revamped Utah hub have a lot to look forward to.

October 29, 2025 07:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.

U.S. Beaches

The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

June 25, 2024 08:54 AM

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Staff

A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.

Health + Wellness

California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip

Whether by the beach, in the desert, or among the redwoods, these wellness stays redefine self-care

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