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Yosemite Has Reopened—and Yes, You Need Reservations

The popular California park is finally cracking open its gates, but for now, entry is mostly limited to day use, capacity is restricted, and visitors will need to acquire a permit.

June 24, 2020 02:54 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Mayfair House Hotel and Garden rooftop area with orange umbrellas and palm trees

Hotels We Love

The 16 Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Miami

When it comes to luxury lodgings, Miami has a hotel for everyone—and these are the very best of them.

February 5, 2026 01:46 PM

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Matt Meltzer

Tips + News

Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Staff

Health + Wellness

Explore Maine’s Most Captivating—and Healing—Coastal Landscapes

Using Portland as your jumping off point, you’ll find a bounty of rejuvenating outdoor adventure and remote, natural beauty in this seafaring state.

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The “Flying Feminist” Who Was the First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane

Air Travel News

The “Flying Feminist”: The First Woman to Design, Build, and Fly Her Own Plane

Pioneering aviator Lilian Bland had built and flown her own plane before Amelia Earhart had even become a teenager. So why don’t more people know her name?

August 26, 2020 11:23 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

New Routes and Airline Deals for January

Air Travel News

Airlines Expand Routes in 2017 for More Nonstop Flights

New fuel-efficient planes mean longer (read: more nonstop) flights.

January 19, 2017 11:46 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Restaurants + Cafés

Buffalo’s 10 Essential Eats and Where to Try Them

Chicken wings are a given, but be sure to save room for roast beef sandwiches, pepperoni pizza, cheese-stuffed banana peppers, and more.

June 28, 2019 10:43 AM

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Arthur Bovino

History + Culture

This Travel App Offers a New Way to Learn About Black History Around the World

Adventurely is using travel to help people engage with the history and culture of the global Black diaspora.

June 19, 2020 08:05 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

Can I Travel Once I’m Vaccinated?

After you’ve been vaccinated for COVID-19, is it safe to travel? Where will you be able to go, and what will be required of you? Experts answer these questions and more.

February 23, 2021 12:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

15 Excellent Podcasts by Black Creators to Download Now

From hip-hop history to an LGBTQ+ guide to travel, here are some of our favorite podcasts by Black creators and travelers.

March 1, 2022 02:50 PM

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Staff

Tips + News

U.S. Visas Now Require Social Media Details From Applicants

A new rule from the U.S. State Department demands that visa applicants submit their social media account information as part of an updated vetting process.

June 3, 2019 01:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

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

Where to Travel Next

5 Cool Southwest Towns That Need to Be on Your Radar

These Arizona small towns are big on charm, history, and culture.

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