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The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California

From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles to 10 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.

November 7, 2022 01:06 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Red barn in the middle of a field om the daytime

Where to Travel Next

The Most Exciting Travel Destination in Each U.S. Region to Visit Right Now

Read about each U.S. region’s upcoming (and sometimes surprising) standouts.

July 31, 2023 05:49 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Drone panorama of pier in beach in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

International Beaches

9 Beautiful Beaches in Turks and Caicos—and Where to Stay Once You’re There

Turks and Caicos is known for having some of the world’s best beaches—here’s where you can find the best of the best.

July 30, 2023 02:37 PM

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Becca Blond

Four young Black men playing trombone and several middle aged Black people in colorful suits dancing down the street

4 Days In

4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants

Find locally recommended haunts during a long weekend in a city both ancient and young, silly and sacred, polite and profane.

October 24, 2025 09:10 AM

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Jenny Adams

Ocean Cruises

Explore Europe on Board This Rejuvenating New Ship

The launch of Seabourn Ovation is taking luxury sailing to new heights.

Sponsored by Seabourn

Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.

Festivals + Events

This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.

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

October 8, 2025 10:02 AM

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Sarah Buder

Aerial view of Beaches of Placencia in the Stann Creek District of southern Belize

Destination Spotlight

The Right Crowd-Free Beach for Every Month of the Year

Want a better beach trip? Go when everyone else isn’t. These destinations shine in the shoulder season.

October 7, 2025 10:31 AM

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Becca Blond

Art + Architecture

8 Unmissable All-Night Art Festivals Across the World

From Texas to Taiwan, these cities are hosting Nuit Blanche events and pulling art all-nighters.

September 5, 2018 12:46 PM

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Allison Montroy

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery

AFAR got an inside look at the Napa Valley winery, which was recently named the best vineyard in North America.

August 16, 2019 02:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A white-sand beach alcove surrounded by large rocks, boulders and cliffs with people sunbathing on the beach and a boat out on the turquoise water in Sardinia, Italy

The Next List

7 Places to Visit in Europe for Uncrowded Beaches, Christmas Markets, and English Countryside Vibes

Take advantage of new direct flights, hotel openings, and long shoulder seasons across these seven destinations.

September 26, 2025 05:33 AM

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Mark Ellwood

COVID + Travel

For the Vaccinated, U.S. to Lift International Travel Ban on November 8

The Biden administration has provided more details on the relaxing of U.S. border restrictions.

October 15, 2021 02:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

National Parks

Why Winter Is a Great Time to Visit Yosemite

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

February 17, 2022 12:16 PM

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Tim Chester

Museums + Galleries

Inside the First National Museum Dedicated to Honoring U.S. Veterans

It highlights the voices of U.S. military veterans by focusing on personal stories instead of political perspectives.

November 2, 2018 03:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

On the Camino de Santiago, Tourism Is Helping Small Towns Survive

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