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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

Outdoor Adventure

Yosemite’s Historic Landmarks Get Their Old Names Back

Popular park attractions can now once again be called by their original names.

July 16, 2019 03:33 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park

National Parks

Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks

We asked experts to compare two of the most iconic national parks in Utah.

December 4, 2025 02:51 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Style + Design

Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World

A 340-page architecture book chronicles more than a decade of shipping container developments around the world.

April 1, 2020 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Books

Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.

October 15, 2020 03:11 PM

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Staff

The Next List

6 Places in Australia to Visit Now

As the FIFA Women’s World Cup crisscrosses the country, so do we with these of-the-moment recommendations for where to eat, stay, and play.

August 9, 2023 05:05 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Health + Wellness

How an Infectious Disease Doctor Protects Against Germs While Traveling

When it comes to traveling during COVID, what should we know about washing our hands and disinfecting surfaces? An expert weighs in.

September 29, 2020 12:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Family Travel

Living the Scandinavian Dream in the Pacific Northwest

One writer on Samish Island, the family retreat that taught her the art of paying attention.

May 26, 2020 09:14 AM

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Aislyn Greene

AFAR Advisor

These Under-the-Radar German Cities Will Please Your Most Discerning Clients

Discover 17 hidden gems in “the country of poets and thinkers” that combine luxury, history, wellness, wine, and more passion-led activities for some quality time away.

Sponsored by German National Tourist Board

Baratunde Thurston canoes in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for his show, America Outdoors.

Travel Tales

We’re Back! Travel Tales by AFAR Podcast Returns for Season 4

Looking for travel inspiration? Each week, in season four of our podcast, launching October 5, we’ll bring you tales of transformational travel.

October 5, 2023 08:00 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Weekend Getaways

Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need

Wine country and beach life are only a couple hours from Manhattan.

September 8, 2023 05:26 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

People

The Influencer: Joe Bartolomei, Innkeeper

Where to go in California, according to the cofounder of one of Sonoma County’s most distinctive hotels.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Inglewood, California / USA - February 14, 2020: Randy's Donuts Bakery and drive-in, a landmark building and roadside attraction near LAX Los Angeles International Airport at Manchester and La Cienaga

Food + Drink

From Jollof Rice to Spicy Aguachile, These 7 Restaurants Offer Global Flavor Near L.A.’s World Cup Stadium

Taste your way around the world in the City of Champions.

January 22, 2026 08:14 AM

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Cathy Chaplin

Family Travel

A Lowcountry Family Getaway to Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina

Luxury abounds at the sprawling Montage Palmetto Bluff, but the resort’s best assets are the waterways and wildlife across 20,000 acres of South Carolina Lowcountry.

January 7, 2021 03:48 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Hotels

Frank Lloyd Wright Homes, Farm Stays, Glamping Sites—Airbnb’s New Search Categories Feature These Cool Listings

With 56 new vacation rental categories, Airbnb is completely changing the way users can search for homes.

May 11, 2022 06:57 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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