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Hotels

These 6 Hotels Bridge the Divide Between Travelers and Locals

Don’t just book a place to sleep; check into lodgings that will connect you to locals.

January 22, 2020 12:46 PM

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Staff

Aerial view of country roads in South Dakota

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the Midwest

These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.

March 18, 2026 09:11 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

14 Beautiful Medieval Castles in Europe You Can Visit

Indulge your medieval castle fantasies in Europe.

October 18, 2023 12:24 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Style + Design

The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

August 15, 2017 07:33 PM

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Sarah Rich

Small Ship Cruises

You Can Soon Sail to Both Poles in One Trip on a Luxury Yacht Cruise

When it comes to cruise bragging rights, there are a lot of impressive itineraries passengers can book. But sailing from Antarctica to the Arctic in one journey is hard to top.

April 18, 2019 11:41 AM

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Michelle Baran

Founder’s Note

To 10 Years of AFAR and Our Dedicated Readers

AFAR’s co-founder tips his hat to the talented individuals who make up our travel community.

December 13, 2018 01:20 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Natural Wonders

On Thin Ice: Finding New Life on a Frozen Lake in Siberia

When photographer Marisa Marulli dropped everything and flew to Siberia to drive across the frozen Lake Baikal, she took her life into her hands in more ways than one.

April 6, 2018 04:47 PM

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Marisa Marulli

Cities We Love

9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.

It’s never too soon to dream about your next great road trip.

August 6, 2020 09:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Culture

10 Great Travel Destinations for Art Lovers

From a Japanese art island to a creative colony among ancient olive groves in Israel, these are the global art towns, big and small, we’d happily visit.

November 10, 2021 11:18 AM

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Alex V. Cipolle

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Loyalty + Rewards

Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is the Only Travel Credit Card You Need

With great travel protections and points that transfer to over a dozen airline and hotel partners, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best travel credit card around.

June 25, 2021 03:52 PM

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Eric Rosen

The Future of Travel

What Does Trump’s Latest Policy Mean for Travel to Cuba?

The news will affect American travelers planning to visit the Caribbean island nation.

June 16, 2017 08:04 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Culture

Why Everyone (Even Celebrities) Likes Chilling Out at this Ski Resort

Sun Valley may be a celebrity hot spot, but its relaxed vibe makes it a great escape for all who visit.

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