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Tips + News
This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.
A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.
September 23, 2020 06:06 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Loyalty + Rewards
If You Like Staying in Independent, Boutique Hotels but Dig Loyalty Perks, Too—We Have a Solution for You
These lesser-known rewards programs and memberships allow you to accumulate points on stays and get discounts and benefits at smaller, more independent hotels and resorts.
January 8, 2026 07:21 PM
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Katherine Fan
Hotels
Things I Wish I Knew Before Checking Into a Hotel With a Dog
Hotel stays with your dog can be tricky—here’s how to prepare with these 5 tips.
October 9, 2024 01:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
Air Travel News
These Are the Best Dates for Booking Holiday Travel—and Where to Go to Escape the Season’s Crowds
If you haven’t already purchased your holiday flights, we’ve got you. Here’s when you need to book holiday travel, plus a list of destinations that offer a crowd-free escape during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.
September 29, 2025 06:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Outdoor Adventure
9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World
If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.
June 3, 2022 01:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Hotels
These Hotels Are Finally Fixing the Design Flaws That Drive Travelers Nuts
Peekaboo bathrooms, hidden switches, and zero outlets—these design sins and more are being addressed by forward-thinking hotels.
August 22, 2025 11:30 AM
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Bailey Berg
Hotels
5 of Texas’s Quirkiest Hotels
From a two-cell jailhouse to a vintage bowling alley, here are the Lone Star State’s most eccentric stays.
October 11, 2017 03:38 PM
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Anna Mazurek
U.S. Beaches
Best U.S. Beaches for Beginning Surfers
Surf’s up: These laid-back beaches and friendly breaks are ideal for beginner surfers looking to learn the basics.
May 21, 2019 02:43 PM
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Deb Hopewell
Food + Drink
Where One of SoCal’s Top Chefs Goes to Eat in His Off-Hours
Chef Jonathan Yao is the founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant Kato. Here’s where he goes for the best Taiwanese food in L.A.'s San Gabriel Valley.
May 23, 2023 08:39 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Outdoor Adventure
4 Best Wyoming Mountain Towns to Visit for National Park and Wild West Adventures
These big little cities and frontier towns are great bases for exploring Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks.
May 1, 2026 07:42 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
Longreads
Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?
Single-gender tour groups offer belonging, but it’s not one-size-fits-all.
March 3, 2025 08:54 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
Camping
New York’s Island Glamping Retreat Is Upping Its Game This Summer
Collective Retreats is adding new modular structures called “Outlook Shelters,” and they are now available for booking.
June 3, 2019 10:01 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Books
28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.
November 19, 2025 03:21 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Photo Essays
Striking Images From a Storm-Chasing Photographer Obsessed With America’s Heartland
A new book from photographer Eric Meola features powerful images of tornadoes, lightning, and severe weather phenomena taken over four decades of storm chasing trips—all of which began on a drive with Bruce Springsteen.
May 26, 2020 09:59 AM
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Sarah Buder
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter
Though Taos is known for its famous ski valley and fluffy powder, there’s plenty to do in this charming Southwest mountain town that doesn’t have to involve a single snowflake.
December 5, 2023 02:00 PM
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Mae Hamilton
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