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Ocean Cruises

Want an Alaskan Adventure? Book One of These New Cruises

Cruise lines are changing the way you can see the great Alaskan wilderness—here are the ones to sail this year.

January 25, 2019 08:20 PM

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Elissa Garay

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

Food + Drink

A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

The tea is sweet and the only salad we got here is potato, honey.

August 29, 2023 07:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

History + Culture

How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition

In the Italian island’s cobblestoned capital, a centuries-old craft has few remaining practitioners.

April 13, 2020 01:15 PM

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Jessica Vincent

Weekend Getaways

Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado

This Colorado charmer packs in plenty of appeal—restaurants, galleries, museums, hot springs, and spas—all with lodging priced at a fraction of the cost of an Aspen-based vacation.

July 7, 2020 07:13 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

Hiking + Cycling

Thousands Swarm Uluru Before Summit Hike Closes to Tourists

On October 26, hikers will be officially banned from ascending the sacred monolith at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia, ushering in a new era for the park.

October 9, 2019 08:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Philadelphia

A new generation of cultural and culinary traditions is remaking the city’s image. Don’t miss the experience.

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Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Destination Spas Around the World

If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.

January 31, 2024 12:53 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring

Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.

March 11, 2020 05:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Hiking + Cycling

If You’ve Dreamed of a Cross-Country Bike Trip, This Nearly 4,000-Mile Trail Could Make That a Reality

The Great American Rail-Trail will connect 12 states from coast to coast when it’s finished.

May 8, 2019 05:59 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Why Georgia’s Lake Country Should Be the Next Place You Travel

Reynolds Lake Oconee is a gorgeous lakeside residential community; start with a visit.

Sponsored by Reynolds Lake Oconee

Tips + News

This Epic Mystery Trip Takes You Across 3 Borders and 4 Countries in 18 Days

Intrepid Travel is now accepting applications for a 2,200-mile expedition that starts in Tehran, Iran, and ends in Istanbul—with everything in between a surprise.

June 28, 2019 01:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

Hiking + Cycling

E-Bikes Are Appearing in National Parks and We’re Not Sure How We Feel About It

A new policy has paved the way for an increasing number of e-bikes to pedal through national parks and public lands—but is that a good thing?

October 4, 2019 07:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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