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Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.

4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

November 9, 2022 02:29 PM

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Wendy Watta

Gifu, Japan - May 3 2023: World heritage site - The Historical Village of Shirakawa-go, Gifu, Japan.

Where to Travel Next

7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit

Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.

October 3, 2024 11:45 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

U.S. Beaches

The 7 Best Beaches in South Carolina

Get ready for some incredible sunrises.

October 31, 2022 11:07 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

The Huka Lodge in New Zealand Roam by Tauck

Where to Travel Next

What Roam by Tauck Gets Right About Group Travel

With a “half-on, half-off” philosophy and small groups that never exceed 20, Roam by Tauck is designed for travelers looking for a flexible adventure.

Sponsored by Roam by Tauck

History + Culture

10 Beautiful Villages in Spain, With Medieval Walls, Moorish Castles, and Seaside Cliffs

These small Spanish towns are too lovely to be kept secret.

April 6, 2026 04:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Cities We Love

The African Cities You Should Visit Now

Africa’s natural wonders tend to hog the spotlight, but increasingly, travelers are falling in love with creative urban hubs across the continent like Kigali and Nairobi.

May 29, 2019 01:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

2 Red Adirondack chairs overlooking grasslands national park, saskatchewan, canada

Off The Tourist Trail

Dig for Fossils and Stargaze in a National Park on a Road Trip Through an Underrated Canadian Province

You can stay at a former convent, climb to a landlocked lighthouse on a hill, and dig for dinosaur fossils on this road trip through Saskatchewan.

November 6, 2025 01:45 PM

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Billie Cohen

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

Person in the foreground pulling a ship on ice

Cruise

Women Were Once Banned From Antarctica. Now They’re Shaping Travel on the Continent

The U.S. Navy did not lift its ban on the transportation of women to Antarctica until 1969.

March 3, 2025 09:00 AM

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Nicole Edenedo

Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes in the winter.

Hotels

5 Amazing Lake Tahoe Hotels for Every Season

From lakeside lounging to mountaintop shredding, Tahoe has a retreat for any time of year.

March 30, 2023 06:53 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

A white lighthouse and keeper's cottage on the coast in Cape Cod

Hotels

12 Lighthouses You Can Rent on Airbnb for a Coastal Getaway

Live inside a bit of maritime history at these dreamy Airbnb lighthouses.

September 15, 2023 10:55 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Maison Astor Paris, Curio Collection by Hilton

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn and Burn Hotel Points This Summer

Five nights in Paris for just 180,000 Amex points? Three nights in Panama for 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Here’s how.

April 28, 2023 11:43 AM

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Paul Rubio

A family eating outdoors at a restaurant Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Accessible Travel

This Inclusive Beach Town Welcomes Autistic Travelers

Sensory-friendly restaurants, hotels, and attractions welcome travelers with autism to the beautiful resort town of Myrtle Beach.

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