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Close-up of the sand-colored hoodoos of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

One of New Mexico’s Most Beautiful National Monuments Has Reopened—After Being Closed for Years

Here’s how you can visit the New Mexico wonder, located 40 minutes outside of Santa Fe and now under Indigenous management—and how to obtain the required reservation.

December 4, 2024 02:05 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Travelers who had hoped to visit Machu Picchu will need to cancel or postpone their plans.

The Inca Trail has also been closed to travelers as antigovernment unrest that started last month gains momentum.

January 24, 2023 11:31 AM

Want to Get Global Entry Fast? Here’s How to Speed Up the Process

Visas + Passports

The Secret Way to Get Global Entry Fast

There are currently long waits for Global Entry interviews. But there’s a secret way to cut the line.

September 15, 2023 08:25 AM

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Tim Chester

New York City took first place again in 2022.

Cities We Love

The Best City in the U.S. is Also The World’s Most Linguistically Diverse

The numbers are in: New data reveals how 100 U.S. cities stack up in Resonance’s annual list of the best in the country.

June 17, 2026 03:56 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Tarcoles, a small fishing village
on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

July 8, 2025 05:08 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Tips + News

Iceland Invites the World to Scream It Out

A new campaign encourages travelers and the travel-stifled to express themselves.

July 16, 2020 05:19 PM

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Sara Button

An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.

History + Culture

How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics

From folklore and food to landscapes and literature, find adventure and enrichment in the lesser-known regions of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

Sponsored by The Nordics

The outdoor Sunset Bar on the Celebrity Beyond cruise ship

Cruise News

New Celebrity Ship Brings Style, Fine Dining, and Wellness to the High Seas

The newly launched cruise ship “Celebrity Beyond” has brought in some serious food, fitness, and design star power.

November 18, 2022 08:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.

Packing Tips + Gear

7 Surprising Things in Afar Editors’ Carry-Ons

The sometimes-odd, always-useful things in our carry-ons

November 14, 2024 01:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Aerial view Sunset Poolbeg lighthouse in Ireland, Dublin bay Pier to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Ireland

History + Culture

7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin

Explore an ancient library, climb aboard a replica of a ship that carried Irish immigrants to America, and follow in the footsteps of James Joyce.

November 13, 2024 05:40 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

The Future of Travel

What Hula Teaches About Connecting to the Environment in Maui

Here’s what to know about this art form—and where to see and do hula yourself.

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