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This Park Suite King Deluxe Room at the Park Hyatt Marrakech has large wood paneling behind a large bed and an outdoor patio with a daybed.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your World of Hyatt Points For an Epic Vacation in 2024

Spend those hard-earned World of Hyatt hotel points on a chic retreat in the French Riviera, a wellness getaway in Arizona, an urban oasis in Tokyo, and more.

April 30, 2024 09:14 AM

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Chris Dong

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

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Jessie Beck

History + Culture

5 Immersive Trips That Reward Slowing Down

From Kenya’s wildlife preserves to Ireland’s quiet countryside, these journeys prioritize depth over speed.

Sponsored by The United States Tour Operators Association

Flowering desert (desierto florido in Spanish). It rarely rains in Atacama desert but it does a carpet made of millions of flowers covers the otherwise dry ground

Off The Tourist Trail

This Less-Visited Part of Chile’s Atacama Is Full of Desert Superblooms, Penguins, and Sweet Sun Wine

Avoid the crowds in one of the world’s most popular deserts with these Indigenous cooking classes, canoe trips, and sound healing sessions.

April 30, 2026 03:53 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

The endangered blue iguanas are among the many unique things you can experience on the Cayman Islands.

History + Culture

From Subterranean Caverns to Dazzling Gardens, 8 Ways to Explore the Cayman Islands

Enjoy outdoor adventure, dazzling wildlife and gardens, and a glimpse into the history of Cayman democracy.

September 20, 2022 11:35 AM

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Alyssa Schwartz

Hotel News + Openings

For a Nature-Filled Pacific Northwest Retreat, Head to These New Glamping Resorts

The wild beauty of Washington state and Canada’s British Columbia is luring in a fresh crop of outdoor-focused accommodations—from tented camps to Japanese onsen-inspired forest cabins.

November 18, 2024 06:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

A wooden deck around a small pool with a sand dune in the background and a thatched roof cutting into the top of the frame

Where to Travel Next

13 Great Beaches for Winter Sun

Warm up this winter on some of the world’s best stretches of sand, from close-to-home shores to more exotic beach destinations around the globe.

December 13, 2023 11:42 AM

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Lottie Gross

Hiking + Cycling

England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World

The full route is slated to open in 2021, but portions are already accessible to eager hikers craving ocean views.

June 15, 2020 09:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

UNESCO World Heritage

4 Stunning Canadian UNESCO Sites That Changed History

In Newfoundland and Labrador, geological wonders meet cultural marvels—all surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

World cruises were further propelled into the spotlight when Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise went viral on TikTok.

Cruise News

What’s New in Cruising in 2024

Months-long world cruises, better food, more remote destinations, and luxury sailings designed with families in mind—these are the top cruise trends of 2024.

January 22, 2024 07:51 PM

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Fran Golden

Astrotourism

The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain

See the 2026 eclipse while sipping wine on a vineyard near a castle or from a hot spring overlooking a glacier-topped volcano?

August 21, 2025 11:24 AM

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Cassandra Brooklyn

Hiking + Cycling

This Lesser-Known Hiking Area in Puerto Rico Is Home to More Than 130 Bird Species

Finding peace, quiet, and endemic animals in Puerto Rico.

May 30, 2023 10:36 PM

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Jen Ruiz

Destination Spotlight

Here’s Why Dubrovnik Will Look Great on Your Instagram Feed

See this AFAR Travelers’ Choice Award-Winning Destination Through the Lens of an AFAR Travel Ambassador

December 17, 2018 01:54 PM

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Nikon

Amtrak passenger diesel locomotive traveling along coastal railroad tracks under bridge, Torrey Pines State Park in back, La Jolla, California, USA

Trains

Not Every Amtrak Route Is Scenic—But These 8 Train Rides Are Truly Worth It

Slow down and soak up the beauty of the U.S. on these epic train trips.

April 24, 2025 02:23 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Four-bedroom cliff retreats at Six Senses La Sagesse in Grenada sit on a rocky promontory.

Stay Here Next

This Less-Visited Caribbean Island Just Got a New Luxury Resort

The new Six Senses La Sagesse resort offers travelers a sustainable, wellness-focused luxury option on the under-visited Caribbean island of Grenada.

August 16, 2024 04:52 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

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