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From rodeos and fascinating, multicultural history to under-the-radar stargazing and shopping small, here’s how to keep this part of the Equality State wild and free when enjoying its wide-open spaces and way of life.

Taking place over two colorful days in November, Día de los Muertos is a vibrant festival held in memory of passed loved ones.

With snow blanketing the valley and tour buses a distant memory, winter brings a special calm to California’s famous national park.

From a scenic Surrey garden to a sprawling palace in Oxfordshire, these are places where many scenes of “Bridgerton” were shot—and where fans of the hit Netflix show can frolic like 19th-century royals.

Fill up on bagels, eggplant-stuffed dosas, crème brûlée doughnuts, and more.

The two feudal fortresses offering lodging experiences appear on the Japanese Castle Foundation’s list of “Top 100 Castles” in the country.

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

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The Paravel Doubletake can also be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody purse, and a clutch. Plus, it’s 50 percent off right now during Paravel’s Summer Stock Sale.

Firm and sweet Florida bay scallops aren’t sold in stores or served at restaurants. If you want to taste them, you’ll have to earn it.

Rent one of these cabins in California located everywhere from the mountains of the High Sierras to the coastal cliffs of Big Sur.

Highlights for 2024 include Jeremy Strong in an Ibsen drama and a new offering from James Beard–winning chef Andrew Carmellini.

HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) recently unveiled a new cruise itinerary to and through the remote islands off the coasts of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau—and we were onboard.

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The world’s largest global collection of hotels and resorts has launched a contest to stay for free at its hotels over the course of 300 days.