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Whether you want a secluded stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or a lively spot with water sports galore, there’s an Aruban beach for every type of traveler.

May 4, 2022 07:30 PM

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Susan Campbell

The ship is slated to start sailing in 2024.

Cruise News

You Could Permanently Live at Sea on This Residential Cruise Ship

The vessel will navigate the globe indefinitely, and residences start at $1 million.

September 7, 2022 06:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

A man in blue and orange clothing harvesting oysters

Food + Drink

Pick Olives, Crush Grapes, and Dig for Truffles at These Hotels in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.

On your next vacation, get your hands dirty harvesting and foraging and eat the fruits of your labor.

November 11, 2025 12:47 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Air Travel News

United Just Added These New Nonstop Flights to Asia

Several dreamy Asia destinations have been added to the airline’s transpacific route roster.

July 19, 2023 07:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

The Robert E. Lee Statue in Virginia Has Come Down

One of the nation’s largest Confederate monuments has been dismantled in Richmond, where it stood for more than a century.

September 8, 2021 02:38 PM

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Sarah Rankin

A view of Ben Nevis mountain shrouded in cloud

Outdoor Adventure

An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands

Flanked by seas and full of natural wonders, this region is worth the journey.

October 18, 2024 04:50 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Engelberg offers ski devotees access to some of the best snow in Europe.

Where to Travel Next

This Swiss Destination is a Skier’s Paradise

An AFAR writer and winter sports enthusiast discovers unparalleled adventure when going off-piste in Engelberg.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

A person dressed in traditional regalia at a pow wow in South Dakota.

Travel for Good

How to Plan an Indigenous Travel Experience—Respectfully

Everything you need to know in order to be a mindful, responsible traveler.

November 15, 2023 12:04 PM

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Autumn Fourkiller

Colorful palaces on a green forested hillside overlooking a harbor with clear water and sailboats

Train Travel

You Can Soon Take the Glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train to the Italian Riviera

The train’s newest itinerary includes a stay at Belmond’s palatial Splendido hotel in Portofino.

December 28, 2023 12:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

A Very Big Little Country

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

October 13, 2021 09:25 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now

There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.

June 15, 2023 09:09 AM

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Adam H. Graham

A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.

Train Travel

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Train Travel

New High-Speed Rail Service to Connect North Carolina and Virginia

The train will connect Raleigh and Richmond, the two states’ capital cities.

June 6, 2022 02:26 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The Best Stops for a Road Trip on the Pacific Coast Highway

Road Trips

16 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

June 28, 2023 09:34 AM

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Sara Button

River Cruises

A Spa With a Pool and Sprawling Suites: Uniworld’s Latest Ship Brings a New Level of Luxury to Europe’s Rivers

Itineraries on the sleek S.S. Victoria include an eight-day sailing through Belgium and the Netherlands. Comfortable suites, high-touch service, and gourmet cuisine await you on board.

May 3, 2024 06:11 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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