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The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required

From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.

April 15, 2026 03:16 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

National Parks

How Yosemite National Park Caters to Deaf Travelers

Yosemite National Park ensures that the call of the wild is heard by all thanks to its varied services and amenities for the deaf and hard of hearing visitors.

June 11, 2019 03:21 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above

Cruise

Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?

With price tags that can be in the tens of thousands, luxury cruises aren’t cheap. A look at what’s included and how to pick the right one.

August 30, 2024 05:20 PM

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Fran Golden

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Restaurants in Boise, According to a Local Chef

James Beard Award nominee Kris Komori shares his favorite places to eat and drink, including a locavore hot spot, a pho joint, and a tiki-inspired cocktail lounge.

January 15, 2020 04:59 PM

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Megan Hill

Tips + News

Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens

The popular national park is considering a permitted entry system when it reopens in June.

May 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The historic bathhouse at Dunton Hot Springs with a staircase over the bath, plants all around and a large window that opens to the outside

Hotels We Love

Arizona Desert Waters, Historic Virginia Baths, a Colorado Mining Town Spa—the Best U.S. Hot Springs Resorts

Enjoy the healing benefits of the natural thermal waters at these 9 restorative resorts.

January 22, 2026 05:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work

Jet lag can really put a damper on international travel. Here’s how you might be able to beat it.

January 12, 2026 05:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Albanian World Heritage Site Struggles Without Tourists

Residents of the UNESCO-protected city of Gjirokastra are calling for government help to keep their businesses afloat as pandemic pains linger.

March 1, 2021 12:47 PM

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Llazar Semini

Travel for Good

How to Honor Indigenous Communities When You Travel

Today, there are 546 federally recognized tribes. Here’s how to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with Indigenous cultures domestically.

March 28, 2022 01:27 PM

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Iona Brannon

Tips + News

U.K. to Resume International Travel, Adding Several Countries to “Green List”

Several of the approved destinations—like Australia and New Zealand—still won’t let travelers in.

May 7, 2021 03:43 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Health + Wellness

5 Hotels That Will Change the Way You Sleep

A growing number of hotels and resorts are trying to raise the bar on your REM cycles, with everything from next-level pillows to hypnotherapy.

October 4, 2017 12:58 PM

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Sandra Ramani

4 Days In

4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories

The Canadian province is a winter wonderland filled with memorable scenery and thrilling adventures.

November 20, 2025 10:21 AM

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Jennifer Malloy

Packing Tips + Gear

The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures

We’ve found the right cooler to keep your food and drinks at the right temperature for day trips to the beach or even weekend-long camping excursions.

August 25, 2020 11:40 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

Being Careful Doesn’t Mean Not Traveling

One dinner out inspires AFAR’s CEO to rediscover his home state of California.

June 12, 2020 06:27 PM

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Greg Sullivan

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