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A Ruff Guide to Adopting a Dog on Your Next Trip

Family Travel

These Hotels Pair Guests with Pups They Can Adopt

Make fetch happen. Bring home a new pet on your next trip at a hotel that’s connecting guests with animals in need.

July 13, 2018 01:51 PM

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Miranda Smith

Where to Travel Next

The Best (and Worst) Times to Hit the Road This July 4 Weekend

Between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7, more than 41 million Americans plan on taking a road trip. Here’s how to avoid them.

June 27, 2019 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Where to Travel Next

Hollywood on the Prairie: How Oklahoma Became the Nation’s Newest Movie Hot Spot

It’s time to catch up with latest star of the silver screen: Oklahoma!

March 25, 2024 01:59 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Toadstool Geological Park beige rock formations beneath a blue sky.

Road Trips

Road-Tripping in Nebraska Is All About Big Views, Historic Towns, and Plenty of Bison Burgers

This trail of lakefront beaches, dusty prairies, and Old West artifacts is a low-key adventure full of simple pleasures.

March 25, 2024 12:50 PM

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Rebecca Treon

Backpacker on top of Clouds Rest looking down into Yosemite Valley

National Parks

How to Avoid the Crowds in America’s Most Visited National Parks

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here’s how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

July 23, 2025 10:52 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hiking + Cycling

Glacial Lakes, Ancient Forests, and Snow-Capped Volcanoes: The Ultimate Patagonia Road Trip

This road trip tops lists for a reason: The fairy-tale scenery comes with adrenaline-spiking nature adventures, authentic South American culture, and world-class hospitality.

December 5, 2019 03:50 PM

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Nora Walsh

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

Epic Trips

10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

September 3, 2020 04:39 PM

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Visited South American Country Offers Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters

A burgeoning ecotourism scene is bringing new attention to Guyana’s rugged interior, known as the “Land of Giants” for its larger-than-life residents.

October 1, 2024 11:51 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia

There’s no shortage of luxury lodges, urban retreats, and pretty beach houses in Oz—but these are our favorites, from coast to coast.

January 20, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Maison Astor Paris, Curio Collection by Hilton

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn and Burn Hotel Points This Summer

Five nights in Paris for just 180,000 Amex points? Three nights in Panama for 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Here’s how.

April 28, 2023 11:43 AM

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Paul Rubio

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Beat the Crowds at Banff National Park

These tips will help you seek out the best scenery—and the fewest tourists—in Canada’s most popular national park.

December 20, 2018 04:54 PM

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Billie Cohen

Health + Wellness

How Horses Can Help Travelers Heal

“Equus coaching” is an interactive therapeutic experience now available at some properties that can help improve mindfulness and relieve stress.

July 15, 2022 05:49 PM

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Anna Haines

Islands

Island Hopping in the Seychelles

Come for the pristine turquoise beaches. Stay for the granite boulders, bold curries, wild hiking, and warm-hearted people.

February 14, 2022 01:02 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Loyalty + Rewards

Travel Credit Card Matchup: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold Card

Comparing the benefits and bonuses of two of the best travel rewards cards available.

October 22, 2020 04:35 PM

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Eric Rosen

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