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Why These Under-the-Radar Arizona Canyons Are Worth the Trip

Yes, the Grand Canyon is truly grand—but for gorgeous rock formations with outdoor adventures, it’s not your only Arizona option.

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Air Travel News

What to Expect in the Air This Fall

Lower fares and better service: Back-to-school season is the good-news season for deal-savvy flyers.

September 12, 2017 03:32 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano

One way to break out of that pandemic funk: watching lava flow in Iceland right now.

June 8, 2021 04:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

A New COVID “Passport” Being Tested at Newark and Heathrow Could Help Reopen Global Travel

A new pilot program allows passengers to upload health data such as COVID test results—which could ultimately help facilitate the reopening of borders.

October 21, 2020 08:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

A lone hiker looks out at fall colors in Monica Meadows, British Columbia, one of the many Mountain Trek retreat hikes.

Epic Trips

Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like

On a retreat with the wilderness outfitter Mountain Trek, one writer hikes through some of British Columbia’s finest wilderness—and, finally, hugs a tree.

October 12, 2022 04:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

New York’s Chrysler Building Is Getting a Public Observation Deck

When it opens, fans of art deco architecture will be able to get up close and personal with the New York landmark’s iconic designs.

May 22, 2020 03:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The Most Anticipated U.S. Hotel Openings of 2019

We’re looking forward to checking in to these 10 new hotels in the new year.

December 18, 2018 05:42 PM

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Sandra Ramani

River Cruises

Adventure in High Style

If you imagine that an expedition cruise requires bunking in an icebreaker, Silversea Expeditions will surprise you as its luxury ships explore the edges of the world.

Opening October 21, Summit One Vanderbilt is full of multi-sensory experiences.

October 19, 2021 04:03 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park

National Parks

10 Stunning National Park Trails You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life

America’s national parks offer some of the most diverse and awe-inspiring hiking experiences in the world.

July 7, 2025 01:54 PM

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Bailey Berg

AFAR Advisor

Indagare’s Global Classroom Is Virtual Travel Done Really Well—See You in the Bahamas

Melissa Biggs Bradley and Indagare Travel are recreating virtual travel experiences by connecting stuck-at-home travelers with locals in other countries.

April 13, 2020 12:46 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

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