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This 175-Mile Trail Takes You Through the Hidden Treasures of Hawai‘i

The Ala Kahakai celebrates traditional Hawaiian culture; it has been in continuous use since the Polynesians arrived on the Big Island.

September 28, 2020 02:37 PM

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Karen Berger

Burns Lake in Big Cypress National Preserve (L); Aerial of Big Cypress National Preserve (R)

Road Trips

Stargaze, Tour Observatories, and Visit NASA on This Cosmic Road Trip in Florida

Explore the cosmos beyond the Space Coast on a three-day adventure in the Sunshine State.

March 13, 2026 02:31 PM

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Nick Dauk

We tip our hats to 10 companies who are changing the travel industry for the better.

Fall 2022

The 2022 Travel Vanguard

10 visionary companies that are changing the way we travel.

October 17, 2022 08:30 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

In the Magazine

One With the Ocean Is Fostering Community—and Picking Up Trash

One writer finds community in the world’s largest open-water swim group—and picks up some trash while she’s at it.

April 19, 2022 12:28 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

A curved and elevated stretch of the Banks-Vernonia State Trail in Oregon, an abandoned railroad bed traversing foggy fields and forests.

Outdoor Adventure

33.5 Miles Were Just Added to The Country’s National Trails System

Four new recreational trails in four states have joined the nationwide network, which includes recreational, scenic, and historic paths.

June 5, 2024 01:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What You Should Know About Traveling During a Measles Outbreak

A rise in measles cases in the United States and abroad may have families with unvaccinated infants concerned about whether it’s safe to hit the road.

May 1, 2019 05:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Republic Bar

AFAR Advisor

These Are the Best Cities for Food Lovers—Here’s Where to Stay When You Get There

From Tokyo to Paris, these hotels place you close to the finest restaurants in the world.

Sponsored by Luxury Group

Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool

Hotel News + Openings

Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

Air Travel News

Uber Is Launching a Helicopter Service Between Manhattan and JFK

Top-tier Uber Rewards members will soon be able to bypass rush-hour traffic by requesting an Uber Copter to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

June 7, 2019 07:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Dollywood sign near the entrance to the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Family Travel

A First-Timer’s Guide to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s Theme Park in the Smokies

Before you head to the famous theme park, there are some things to keep in mind.

January 2, 2024 01:58 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Makkum, The Netherlands-February 2021; View over the frozen water of the IJsselmeer close to Makkum with four recreational ice boats on the ice and endless ice landscape in the back

Winter Sports

What to Do With All This Cold? Race Sailboats Across Frozen Lakes, From New York to Finland

Watch ice boats race across the ice—or try it yourself.

January 27, 2026 12:50 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Exploration opportunities abound along Alabama beaches.

Outdoor Adventure

Why This Under-the-Radar Coastal Paradise Makes the Ultimate Spring Getaway

The spring break of your dreams is closer than you realized on Alabama’s beaches.

Large swaths of the United States will get an arctic blast this week, leading to heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain in parts of the country. Here’s what that means for travelers.

January 21, 2026 05:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.

A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.

September 23, 2020 06:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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