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11 Easy Weekend Getaways in California—From Wine Country to Coastal Escapes

Take a much-needed break with one of these easy weekend getaways in California—you can taste wines, shuck oysters, go kayaking, visit a field of flowers, or even visit a tattoo museum.

July 29, 2025 10:20 AM

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Jessie Beck

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Redeem Chase Points for More Value Even if You’re Not Traveling

Use your Chase points for groceries, takeout, and home improvements.

February 18, 2021 08:20 PM

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Eric Rosen

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

4 Days In

4 Days in New York City—How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend, According to Locals

Your ideal NYC itinerary includes renovated art museums, world-class shows, a French Japanese bakery, and a revolving restaurant.

July 17, 2025 01:47 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Napa Valley This Summer

Six ways to enjoy the legendary wine region for anyone who wants to soak up the sunshine, listen to music, or learn a bit about food and wine.

June 12, 2019 07:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Where to Travel Next

Get to Know Jordan’s Luxurious Side

Immerse yourself in the culture and epic scenery of Jordan with these luxurious experiences that take you from dawn past dusk.

September 7, 2017 11:39 AM

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Visit Jordan

Hotels

Tahitian Guesthouses Open the Door to French Polynesian Hospitality

While a stay in the famously lavish resorts of Tahiti and Bora Bora may be a dream vacation for many, the local guesthouses offer travelers a deeper look into Polynesian culture and life.

January 14, 2019 07:43 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Where to Travel Next

A Sneak Peak at New Must-Visits in San Miguel

The Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende charms visitors with its colonial atmosphere as well as top restaurants and shopping. Here’s a look at the latest reasons to visit

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Where to Travel Next

This Visionary is Expanding His Family’s Commitment to Sustainable, Diversified Farming

Meet the executive vice president and chief operating officer of Long Meadow Ranch whose collaborative spirit pervades the agricultural community in the Napa Valley.

November 22, 2019 07:23 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Beaches

Where to Find the Very Best Beaches in California

From San Francisco to San Diego, there’s a stretch of coast for you.

October 13, 2023 02:08 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

Cities We Love

Beyond the French Quarter: Discovering New Orleans’s Downriver Delights

The Crescent City checklist is full of things to see and do, but New Orleans rewards those who dive a little deeper.

August 8, 2018 02:45 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit This Under-the-Radar City in Vietnam

A jumping-off point for exploring Hoi An on Vietnam’s central coast, Da Nang is coming into its own with new attractions and resorts, yet it still feels largely untouristed.

December 21, 2018 11:18 AM

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Kate Appleton

Expedition Cruises

These New Luxury Cruises Are for True Explorers

The experiential travel niche is being transformed by a wave of new expedition vessels that are as luxurious and amenity filled as they are primed for exploring.

January 14, 2020 02:46 PM

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Gene Sloan

What’s New In...

What’s New in Santa Barbara

With a new crop of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this sunshiny, food-loving city—nicknamed the American Riviera—has grown even headier.

November 12, 2021 06:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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