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7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler

Farm-to-table smorgasbords, volcanic mud baths, Danish architecture, and more are the calling cards of these varied wine destinations.

October 24, 2025 09:25 AM

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Justin Goldman

Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek

In the Magazine

In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek

The South Island’s Routeburn Track is one of the great trails in New Zealand. Two unlikely hikers head out to see what they find.

March 12, 2024 01:07 PM

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Chris Woolston

Longreads

“Moon” Travel Is The Latest Trend in Tourism. But What Is It?

Babymoons. “Memoons.” We’re all on moons these days.

February 18, 2025 09:53 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

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

Tips + News

How a Travel Tax Credit Could Help U.S. Citizens Get Back on the Road

In Europe, some governments are subsidizing travel to get people back on the road and revive flailing tourism industries. The U.S. might follow suit.

June 30, 2020 03:25 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

Luxury Travelers Start Booking Again—and It’s Not All Domestic

Have we hit rock bottom when it comes to travel bookings? Let’s hope so.

June 9, 2020 01:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

May 1, 2024 12:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What You Need to Know Before Winetasting in Napa Valley

What to expect, where to go, and how to get around on your next visit to California’s wine capital

May 16, 2022 08:50 PM

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Matt Villano

Tips + News

U.K. vs. Great Britain: What’s the Difference (and Will Brexit Change Anything)?

Spoiler alert: The U.K. and Great Britain are different things. Here’s what you need to know about the history and etymology of a fairly baffling cluster of islands.

February 6, 2020 06:22 PM

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Tim Chester

Praia da Adraga is on the edge of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal.

International Beaches

For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.

April 7, 2026 05:04 AM

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Lottie Gross

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson building in Washington DC USA front view. Library of Congress - The largest library in a world.

4 Days In

Locals Reveal The Best Way to Spend a Weekend in Washington D.C.

Watch the sun rise over the National Mall, eat great bagels and smoked sausages, and discover “D.C.’s Downton Abbey” over a long weekend in the city.

February 15, 2024 03:59 PM

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Karen Carmichael

Family Travel

A Reunion in Jamaica Brings Recalibration, Reconnection, and Lots of Rum Punch

A reunion on a quiet coat of Jamaica leads to reconnection and lots of rum punch.

February 22, 2023 05:54 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Thomas Dambo's newest sculpture, Mane Mor, depicts a pregnant troll.

Art + Culture

Solve a Riddle, Find a Magic Troll on This Trail in Denmark

Danish artist Thomas Dambo reworked a Scandinavian tradition and created a global treasure hunt to celebrate the creation of 100 scrap-wood trolls.

June 5, 2023 02:38 PM

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Laura Hall

U.S. Beaches

Secluded Seaside Wonders of San Luis Obispo County, California

10 off-the-beaten-path beaches for relaxing and rejuvenating on the Golden State’s Central Coast.

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