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California Wine Country Again Battling Devastating Blazes

New fires broke out in Napa and Sonoma Counties on Sunday, forcing evacuations and engulfing structures.

September 28, 2020 06:51 PM

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Janie Har

image of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background and people milling about in the foreground

AFAR’s social media editor let AI plan an entire weekend getaway to Washington, D.C. Here’s how it went.

August 17, 2023 07:04 PM

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Tiana Attride

Tips + News

Venice May Reroute Large Cruise Ships From City Center

Huge cruise liners, which bring thousands of visitors to the city every day, have long been a hot-button issue.

August 8, 2019 04:13 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

Could New Orleans Be the Next U.S. Coffee Capital?

Drinking and NOLA have always gone hand-in-hand—but now, the Crescent City is really jazzed about the caffeinated stuff.

February 12, 2018 01:27 PM

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Alex Schechter

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

Travel Tips + Etiquette

It’s Not Too Late to Get Airbnb Reservations This Summer With These Hacks

Use these tips to find a summer vacation rental.

May 26, 2021 12:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

How Many Washington, D.C. Museums Can You See in a Day?

You don’t have to do a museum marathon to experience D.C.’s best. Local experts weigh in on their favorite itineraries and tips for the perfect museum day in Washington.

January 5, 2022 03:24 PM

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Lola Méndez

Packing Tips + Gear

Level Up Your Travel Style with Shoes That Look as Good as They Feel

Designer Sarah Flint shares the inspiration behind her Italian-made footwear line and why it’s ideal for traveling near and far.

Sponsored by Sarah Flint

Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Lassen Peak perfectly mirrored in Manzanita Lake

National Parks

These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer

From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.

May 21, 2025 03:34 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Destination Spotlight

My Slow Adventure in Ireland’s Under-the-Radar Northwest

A banker-turned-travel-writer’s firsthand account of slowing down to soak up the gorgeous scenery, farm-to-table cuisine, and other pleasures of Derry/Strabane and Leitrim.

Sponsored by The European Travel Commission, written by Julie Falconer

Festivals + Events

The Gombey Festival is Just One Great Reason to Visit Bermuda in Autumn

The fall is peak Gombey season.

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