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Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Poland’s Most Exciting New Cultural Hub Is All About Post-Soviet Street Art and Design

Katowice has much more to offer than its proximity to Kraków.

September 18, 2018 03:44 PM

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Rachel Mills

Hiking + Cycling

You Can Visit Countryside Inns, Idyllic Beaches, and Rugged Mountains on These 8 Canadian Hut-to-Hut Hikes

These trails showcase Canadian nature, with wilderness huts and cozy inns en route.

November 20, 2025 06:27 PM

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Chloe Bergé

History + Culture

Finding the History, Culture, and the True Meaning of “Boricua” Among Puerto Rico’s Beautiful Beaches

From ancient Taíno roots to Spanish colonial architecture and African heritage, Puerto Rico offers centuries of history just steps from its turquoise water and white sand.

Swimply lets you rent someone’s backyard pool by the hour across all 50 states—and we tested it out to see what it’s like.

August 8, 2022 04:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Trains

Kruger National Park’s Newest Luxury Hotel Is in a Train on a Bridge

Suspended over one of the most biodiverse rivers in South Africa, the elevated accommodation nods to the park’s history and will open later this year.

July 1, 2020 08:25 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel for Good

How to Enjoy Switzerland’s Beauty—and Help Keep It That Way

As our horizons broaden postpandemic, many of us are looking for low-impact ways to travel. Switzerland is uniquely set up for a sustainable trip.

March 16, 2022 05:37 PM

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Jonny Bierman

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect, Beachy Weekend Getaway in Montauk, New York

Here’s how to spend a weekend eating, surfing, and meditating in Montauk.

July 16, 2021 03:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

How to Travel Ethically in Sub-Saharan Africa

AFAR spoke with Dr. Chika Ezeanya-Esiobu, an expert in indigenous knowledge, who shared her thoughts about meaningful travel through Africa.

February 13, 2020 09:38 AM

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Christine Ajudua

Loyalty + Rewards

These Credit Cards Currently Offer 100,000 Points or More

Whether you want airline miles or hotel points, the deals right now are off the charts.

September 13, 2021 05:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Talk to Strangers in the Sauna

Forget silent spa sessions—in London, Amsterdam, and elsewhere, saunas are embracing their communal side.

January 27, 2026 01:42 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Collage of ski trip packing essentials on a purple and green checkered background

Winter Sports

The Ultimate Ski Trip Packing List

Follow this guide to the best things to take on a ski trip, for both on and off the slopes.

January 30, 2024 05:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?

Kimpton’s “Stay Human Project” is the latest attempt at transforming a simple hotel stay into a deeper, more memorable experience.

October 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Anna Haines

Packing Tips + Gear

Everyone in Paris Is Wearing These Sustainable Sneakers

And you can buy them easily here in the United States.

August 6, 2020 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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