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Salsa parties take place on Sundays at Orchard Beach, one of the many public outdoor spaces in the Bronx.

Cities We Love

The Best Black-Owned Bronx Outposts According to Jon Gray

Ghetto Gastro co-founder Jon Gray shows us his favorite Black-owned outposts in his home borough, the Bronx.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Shanika Hillocks

Bars + Nightlife

8 Tiki Bars Around the United States to Escape to This Winter

Live the island life—or at least dream of it during the cold front—at these tiki-inspired bars across the country.

February 13, 2019 08:16 AM

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Erin Gifford

The Chicago Athletic Association's public areas feature several fireplaces.

Hotels

These Are the 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago

Find the retreat that best matches your taste in the Windy City.

May 28, 2025 07:30 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

People

A Journey to the Edge of the World

AFAR Ambassador John Newton shares his journey beyond the Arctic Circle with Quark Expeditions

August 28, 2018 08:00 PM

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John Newton

Fall 2022

Why Travel Bucket Lists Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be

“Once-in-a-lifetime” vacations. “Bucket list” trips. Both are often celebrated as major rewards. In reality, they can mean putting undue pressure on a destination—and on ourselves.

October 26, 2022 12:40 PM

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Latria Graham

People walking on a cobblestone street on a sunny day

Where to Travel Next

10 Places in Mexico to Visit for Food, Beaches, and Amazing Sights

Here are several places that should be on everyone’s must-visit list.

November 7, 2023 07:27 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Cuba

Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, has no shortage of postcard-perfect shores, from family-friendly snorkeling spots to standout black-sand beaches.

March 26, 2019 08:10 PM

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Conner Gorry

Packing Tips + Gear

The Sustainable Travel Gear We Can’t Get Enough Of

These brands make it easier to incorporate sustainability and an ecofriendly ethos into your everyday travels.

April 21, 2022 07:40 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Expedition Cruises

The Ultimate Guide to Polar Cruising

Should you go to the Arctic or Antarctica, and with Lindblad Expeditions or Hurtigruten? What are the polar packing essentials? We break it all down for you.

May 6, 2019 07:36 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Travel for Good

How to Responsibly Interact With Marine Life

Wearing reef-safe sunscreen, not collecting shells, and observing sea life from a distance are a few ways you can be respectful in marine habitats.

October 29, 2023 07:43 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

New York State Needs Volunteer Leaf Peepers

These are the fall foliage hot spots prospective applicants (and avid leaf lovers) should scope out.

September 3, 2020 07:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

9 Delightful Picture Books to Inspire Tiny Travelers

Cultivate a love for reading—as well as cultures and landscapes near and far—with these literary selections.

April 2, 2019 02:23 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Restaurants + Cafés

Essential Latinx Food Experiences in Los Angeles

Diane Scalia of Melting Pot Tours has been introducing visitors to the area’s food since 2011. She offers her favorite spots—all of which are open amid the pandemic.

October 23, 2020 04:31 PM

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Tim Chester

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