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11 Easy Weekend Getaways in California—From Wine Country to Coastal Escapes

Take a much-needed break with one of these easy weekend getaways in California—you can taste wines, shuck oysters, go kayaking, visit a field of flowers, or even visit a tattoo museum.

July 29, 2025 10:20 AM

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Jessie Beck

Art + Architecture

Peep the World’s Biggest Books for Bird Nerds Before Their Million-Dollar Auction

A rare set of the gigantic “Birds of America” by John J. Audubon is expected to sell for as much as $12 million.

April 24, 2018 12:54 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Family Travel

Legoland California Builds New Attractions to Mark 20 Years and Everything Is Awesome

A Duplo playground, an express train, and several movie tie-ins will have your toddlers in heaven.

May 22, 2019 04:23 PM

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Tim Chester

Food + Drink

Eat Your Way Around Multicultural Manila

Digging into the contemporary culinary scene of The Philippines and the hybrid cultures that fuel it is a rewardingly rich experience.

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Hotels

Urban Cowboy Lodge Is the Escape We All Need Right Now

The Catskills hotel reopens on June 4 with outdoor activities, a surplus of nature, and a Roberta’s pizza stand on the lawn.

May 29, 2020 04:26 PM

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Sunshine Flint

Tips + News

Travelers’ Coronavirus Questions Answered

We tackled some of the dozens of (heartwarming and heartfelt) questions our readers submitted regarding the current coronavirus outbreak—and how it might affect their travel plans.

March 3, 2020 01:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

Beacon Grand's enclosed, rooftop bar, The Starlite Lounge, echos its heyday as a popular dance hall in the early 1900s.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco

These places to stay are as varied and wonderful as the city itself.

June 21, 2024 11:58 AM

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Jessie Beck

Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, USA at twilight.

Cities We Love

In Charleston, a Modern Art Scene Thrives

Four Charleston tastemakers explain how the city inspires their art and fosters a sense of community. Plus: an insider’s guide to exploring the city.

June 18, 2024 12:25 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

Where to Go for a Weekend Getaway From Paris

Weekend Getaways

5 Can’t-Miss Weekend Getaways from Paris

Whether it’s a riverside mansion you seek or an escape into nature, these are our top picks for a quick Paris break.

October 19, 2023 04:06 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Traveling by e-bike rental provided by Haida Tide Cultural Tours, guests enjoying Hiellen Longhouse Village and totem pole carved by master carver Christian White

History + Culture

Why You Should Visit the Canadian Archipelago of Haida Gwaii

AFAR’s CEO and cofounder just returned from a memorable trip and offers three top reasons to go.

September 12, 2023 08:00 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

See How this Fourth-Generation Cooper Makes Wine Barrels the Traditional French Way

For more than 20 years, Douglas Rennie has been bringing his craft wooden barrels to Napa Valley Wineries.

November 22, 2019 07:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Art + Architecture

These Artists Are Key Players in the Napa Valley’s Thriving Creative Scene

Meet the artistic Baker Sisters, founders of the Ehlers Lane Art Collective, who help make the Napa Valley a destination sparkling with creativity.

November 22, 2019 07:25 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Restaurants + Cafés

In the Shadow of Ancient Ruins, an Israeli Chef Forages the Shore for Ingredients

Helena Restaurant in Caesarea is serving a menu full of shrubs and plants found steps from the sea.

December 11, 2019 07:27 PM

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Sara Lieberman

U.S. Beaches

The 8 Best Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Get outside in the “Venice of the U.S.”, be it by paddleboard, airboat, or pool float.

February 24, 2021 12:18 PM

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Terry Ward

National Parks

The National Parks Are Reopening. Here’s What We Know

The National Park Service and the Department of the Interior recently began a slow reopening of the country’s beloved outdoor spaces.

June 3, 2020 08:36 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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