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Huntington Beach has evolved from a sleepy surf town into a hopping vacation hub. A born-and-bred AFAR editor offers tips on the best beaches, how to avoid the crowds, and where to get a taste of local favorites old and new.

The 2020 pandemic already forced Rio de Janeiro to scrap traditional plans for its second-biggest party, New Year’s Eve, which draws millions of people to Copacabana beach for fireworks.

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

Customized itineraries, social stories, and sensory kits help families pull off a seamless visit.

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

Cozy up with sauna sessions, snow trails, and scenic dining along Minnesota’s lakes.

How a humble European pastry became the Big Easy’s most delicious symbol of Mardi Gras.

Whether you’re looking for cozy hideaways or midcentury-modern stunners, these swanky rentals have you covered. (And they all come with private pools.)

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the new wildlife series spotlights our majestic natural world—and makes a serious case for the need to protect it. Here’s how to travel to some of the locations featured while keeping conservation in mind.

Choose your own winter adventure in Canada—be it holiday markets, winter wonderland hikes, or an ice hotel—and base yourself at one of these standout hotels.

These 5 (of 6) stunning, protected areas are within easy reach of Calgary.

More affordable flights, lower hotel rates, and fewer crowds have always defined travel insiders’ favorite time of year. With summer becoming unbearably overtouristed and hot, meet travel’s new “it” season.

More and more Americans are choosing to enjoy their golden years in Greece.

A day trip on the Hurricane Turn Train near Denali National Park gives one writer a peek at what it’s like to live unplugged and off the grid in the Alaskan backcountry.

Writer Anya von Bremzen reveals why now is the time to experience the Central Asian country’s ancient flavors and traditions.