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This Powerful Exhibit Honors Inspiring Women Who Shaped History

Travel Inspiration

10 Trips Inspired by History-Making Women

Walk, drive, hike, climb, laugh, or sing along the path of these incredible women on adventures in the U.S. and Canada.

March 8, 2022 11:05 AM

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Staff

When you have hundreds of breweries to choose from in Colorado (and thousands of beers), why not get a flight?

Food + Drink

14 Essential Colorado Breweries to Visit

Colorado has a lot to offer travelers who love beer—add a visit to notable Colorado breweries like Cerebral, WeldWerks, and Bierstadt Lagerhaus while there.

August 23, 2022 05:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Perfect Pairings on California’s Central Coast: Wine and Local Delicacies

How to take a culinary road trip through SLO CAL’s (San Luis Obispo County) delicious restaurants and lush vineyards.

Sponsored by Visit SLO CAL

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Packing Tips + Gear

Of all the travel products AFAR recommended this year, the most purchased items included luggage, water bottles, and several items for keeping you—and your belongings—safe.

December 21, 2023 07:18 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online

Worried about getting scammed on your next vacation rental? Follow these tips to avoid the hassle and arrive with peace of mind.

September 21, 2023 05:07 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tales

In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka hadn’t seen her dad in years. So she headed to Bali for what she thought would be a chill reunion. He had something else in mind.

July 6, 2021 11:30 PM

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Atsuko Okatsuka

Hotels

9 Hotels With Insider Access to Hard-to-Get Experiences

From a last-minute table at Noma to home-plate baseball tickets, these hotels use their connections to give guests incredible experiences.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Sandra Ramani

From the Editor

This New Travel Resource Helps You Plan Trips According to Your Interests

AFAR teamed up with United Airlines to create an online resource that gives you the ability to plan travel based on your personal passions.

October 3, 2019 12:13 PM

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Joseph Diaz

Aman New York recently launched its first monk-led meditation retreat.

Hotels

What Your Wellness Vacation Will Look Like in 2023

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.

January 31, 2023 04:35 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Longreads

What Traveling to Every Country in the World Taught Me About Race

I’m often asked what I consider the safest countries for black people or the most welcoming for black travelers. But I can’t answer those questions.

February 3, 2020 05:46 PM

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Jessica Nabongo

Hotels

9 Hotels That Celebrate Important Women

Women finally get their due at these hotels, which put their stories front and center.

March 5, 2021 10:25 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

History + Culture

In the Caribbean, Cricket is About More than Just the Game

You can’t truly understand the Caribbean until you’ve seen a cricket match. Though we can’t promise you’ll understand the cricket match.

December 2, 2015 07:58 PM

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Emma John

You Can Still Find Old Hollywood Glamour at These Los Angeles Spots

History + Culture

Relive the Golden Age of Hollywood at These Los Angeles Spots

Duck past the theme park advertisements and explore the old school charm of L.A. on your next trip to the City of Angels.

April 4, 2023 09:18 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

The newly appointment national monument, Avi Kwa Ame covers 506,814 acres of southern Nevada, including a peak considered sacred to 12 Indigenous groups, who believe it is part of their creation story.

National Parks

The U.S. Now Has 5 New National Monuments—With More Coming

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.

August 11, 2023 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.

Fall 2024

I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

October 30, 2024 12:24 PM

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Sarika Bansal

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