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Father and son, Xavier and Jeronimo Cervantes, canoe in a lake on the family's Pope Valley ranch.

The In-the-Know Guide to Napa Valley According to Its Stars

We sat down with five local tastemakers from this iconic California destination to discover their favorite restaurants, bars, hiking trails, and other go-to spots. Here are their picks.

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At Waterfall Resort, visitors can try their hand at nabbing some giant salmon with a boat captain.

Outdoor Adventure

There’s More to Travel Than Going to New Places

The return to a well-loved destination is a special type of trip.

August 16, 2022 07:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

a view of the X-shaped Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge with the skyline of Sao Paulo Brazil in the background

Air Travel News

These 10 Destinations Have Seen the Biggest Airfare Drops in 2025

Flight prices are down in these 10 global destinations, according to a new report from travel search engine Skyscanner.

October 17, 2025 01:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

The Tallest Mountain in the World May Not Be What You Think

It’s all depends on whether you measure from sea level, sea floor, or even the planet’s center.

July 1, 2024 06:27 PM

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Susan Portnoy

man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow

AFAR Approved

The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023

Here’s how these holy grail travel products changed our lives this year.

December 28, 2023 06:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Sunset over two stupas atop a thickly forested mountain in Thailand

COVID + Travel

The Ethics of Vaccinated Travel

Even if you can travel internationally, should you? We posed the hard questions to ethicists and sustainable travel operators so we can take our next trips mindfully.

April 27, 2021 12:58 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Art + Architecture

The Best Art Exhibitions in Europe This Summer

From Oslo’s first biennale to a provocative exhibit on the Greek island of Hydra, these art shows offer a dose of culture this summer.

April 29, 2019 05:10 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

History + Culture

The 13 Most Beautiful Villages in the French Countryside

For more than a decade, these French villages have received television-level fame for their beauty.

April 7, 2025 06:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Travel for Good

The Wildlife Rescue Warriors Who Rule Fort Lauderdale

Two small organizations are making big differences for animals in southern Florida.

April 7, 2021 03:16 PM

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Paul Rubio

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Cities We Love

The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

From eating at new and exciting restaurants to hiking in parks filled with ancient trees and traditions, here’s how to spend a weekend in Rose City right now.

May 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Jessie Beck

National Parks

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Grand Canyon, From the Best Views to Waterfalls and Tribal Experiences

Everything you need to know to fully experience the natural wonder, whether you’re there for one sunset or a weeklong stay.

April 28, 2026 06:33 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Food + Drink

Faroe Islands: The Tiny Scandinavian Islands With the Big Michelin Star

In the far-off Faroe Islands, where sheep outnumber people and intense weather has shaped the local diet for centuries, an unlikely food star is born.

December 7, 2017 02:20 PM

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Jamie Feldmar

Festivals + Events

The Gombey Festival is Just One Great Reason to Visit Bermuda in Autumn

The fall is peak Gombey season.

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