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The Best Hikes in Arizona (They’re Not All in the Grand Canyon)

With trails through canyons, lava tubes, deserts, and even ancient ruins, Arizona’s diverse landscape is a hiker’s paradise.

January 14, 2020 09:49 AM

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Melanie Haiken

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport featuring a row of red velvet chairs lining a counter with some two-top dining tables, photos on the walls and plants accenting the art-deco style space

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Just Announced 5 New Upscale Lounges Opening at These U.S. Airports

Select cardholders are gaining access to some exciting new spaces at major hubs across the country.

November 25, 2024 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Mt. Etna smoking with snow dusting the upper half of the mountain and the city of Catania down below

The volcano is one of the most active in the world, but this was the most severe event since February 2021.

June 4, 2025 01:23 PM

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Erica Firpo

Trains

A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly

Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.

June 16, 2023 03:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Badhytten ice cream shop with lifeguard tower at beach. Skanör, Sweden

International Beaches

7 Baltic Sea Beaches to Visit for Storybook Villages, Wind-Swept Dunes, and Pine Forests

The shores of the Baltic Sea offer a quieter, more soulful kind of summer escape.

August 1, 2025 01:15 PM

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Becca Blond

Tips + News

Fires Threaten Unique Wildlife on Australian “Galápagos”

Wildfires have burned through one-third of Kangaroo Island, home to 4,500 people and what was a thriving ecotourism industry.

January 6, 2020 12:34 PM

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Nick Perry

Epic Trips

Uncovr, the Tour Company That’s All About Spontaneity Over Scheduling

Linger over long meals and learn from—and drink with—locals in the arts, architecture, winemaking, and more.

February 27, 2020 01:10 PM

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Mary Holland

National Parks

Horseshoe Bend Adds Entrance Fee After Becoming Instagram Magnet

The new measure was implemented to help curb an influx of photo-seeking travelers to the location.

April 23, 2019 04:26 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now

Until I can get on a plane or train again, I am determined to bring some travel spirit to life in lockdown.

May 4, 2020 05:11 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

Let North Georgia’s Smaller, Shining Cities Charm You

North Georgia has an appeal all its own with its picturesque towns, outdoor activities, and dining experiences, all making for a fulfilling vacation any time of year.

Sponsored by Explore Georgia

Hotels

15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North

Whether you’re dreaming of waking up in a tree house in the woods or a ski chalet near the slopes, these are the best Vermont Airbnbs to book for your next getaway.

September 6, 2023 03:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Beat the Crowds at Banff National Park

These tips will help you seek out the best scenery—and the fewest tourists—in Canada’s most popular national park.

December 20, 2018 04:54 PM

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Billie Cohen

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Sip Your Way Along Türkiye’s Oldest Wine Route

A relatively unexplored wine route in Türkiye offers a variety of Indigenous grapes that are ready to take center stage.

April 6, 2023 05:43 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Camping

What Camping During COVID Is Actually Like

Camping during the COVID-19 pandemic is not only possible, but popular. Here’s how to do it safely.

July 29, 2020 01:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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