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UNESCO World Heritage

Study Shows Mediterranean UNESCO World Heritage Sites Are at Risk of Major Flooding by 2100

Nearly 50 World Heritage sites are at risk of coastal flooding or erosion from sea-level rise by 2100.

December 6, 2018 06:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Splurge vs. Steal: A Miami Weekend on Two Budgets

Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.

January 28, 2020 10:39 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Puerto Rico

Overview

April 19, 2021 01:04 PM

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Chelsea Harms-Tuohy

Natural Wonders

This Vast Argentinian Plateau Is an Otherworldly Experience

With perspective-bending landscapes, ruddy pastel colors, and a harsh, remote location, Argentina’s Atacama Plateau feels downright Martian.

November 6, 2017 08:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.

Food + Drink

A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs

Start your soirée the French way.

July 10, 2024 12:40 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Photo Essays

AFAR Photo Awards 2019

We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.

July 31, 2019 10:36 AM

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Staff

A heard of buffalo in Yellowstone National Park with a river and thermal springs in the background

Wyoming

Overview

July 22, 2024 03:13 PM

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

Family Travel

Socially Distanced Family Fun on California’s Less-Traveled Roads

Mammoth Lakes makes a perfect escape from L.A. for a few days.

August 19, 2020 06:37 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Trump Administration Puts New Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba

The strict measures will ban many forms of recreational travel to the Caribbean island nation.

June 4, 2019 04:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Packing Tips + Gear

The 10 Best Vaccination Card Holders for Every Type of Traveler

Because you’re not throwing away your shot . . . literally.

March 11, 2022 01:20 PM

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Juliet Izon

LGBTQ Travel

The Great American Lesbian Bar Pilgrimage

A surprisingly small number of lesbian bars still exist in the U.S. A few road-trippers are making sure they’re not forgotten.

June 2, 2022 04:03 PM

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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

Water Sports

Scientists Spill About the Best Places to See Sharks Around the World

Whether you want to come face-to-face with your fears or you’ve always dreamed of diving with these misunderstood animals, these experts have you covered.

November 9, 2018 07:09 PM

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Melissa Hobson

A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background

Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

The Crossroads of the World is home to such unexpected finds as a Portuguese sardine shop, a bookstore for theater lovers, and a pizzeria inside a subway station.

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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