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These 10 Wanderlust Books of the Summer Will Take You to Japan, Italy, and More

Whether you are going abroad or lounging in a hammock, let these tales of road trips and mischievous animals inspire your travels.

June 18, 2025 09:30 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Outdoor Adventure

Gorgeous Beaches, Small Towns, and Waterfalls: This Is One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the U.S.

These are the 10 best ways to take advantage of Hawai‘i’s most outdoorsy island.

May 7, 2025 02:37 PM

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Rachel Ng

A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

History + Culture

7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Where to Travel Next

12 Charming Small Towns in Mexico to Visit for a Trip Without the Crowds

Mexico’s government has a list of small towns it considers the most magical in the country.

March 28, 2025 02:04 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

How to Explore Patagonia off the Beaten Track

The three jagged peaks towering over a turqouise lake in Torres del Paine may be one of the most iconic images associated with Patagonia, but there’s so much more to the region.

November 7, 2019 05:04 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Safari

There’s Never Been a Better Time to Book a Last-Minute Safari

This year offers a rare opportunity to snag a spot on an East African safari during the summer high season—and a chance to see the iconic Great Migration.

June 25, 2021 02:21 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.

Natural Wonders

Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.

Here is where (and how) to view the northern lights in the 49th state.

January 16, 2025 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Travel Next

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C., Including 6 Less Crowded Places

Everything you need to know about getting your cherry blossom fix in Washington, D.C., including where to go and stay.

March 11, 2026 03:03 PM

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Jessie Beck

The lobby of the Nine Orchard in New York City features nubby yellow couches and shares and floral wallpaper.

Stay Here Next

How a Restored Bank—and New Hotel—Became NYC’s Hottest Culinary Destination

A neoclassical bank in New York City’s energetic Lower East Side neighborhood has been transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel.

May 2, 2023 06:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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

Taba restaurant faces landmasses that make up the Indonesian archipelago.

Stay Here Next

Looking for an Alternative to Bali? Head to This New Luxury Resort on a Less-Visited Indonesian Island

Dragons. Culture. Overwater bungalows. Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is one of Indonesia’s most exciting new island getaways.

October 17, 2024 12:25 PM

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Chris Dong

Sunset over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California

National Parks

These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations in 2024

You’ll want to mark your calendars: Here are key dates when reservations will become available for the national parks requiring them in 2024—and how to secure a spot.

December 27, 2023 10:00 AM

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Michelle Baran

Williams flying with his paragliding buggy above Taylors Mistake, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Outdoor Adventure

How One Tetraplegic Paraglider Is Changing Adventure Travel in New Zealand

Jezza Williams is working to evolve inclusive travel—and often using his own body as a litmus test to prove what’s possible.

October 21, 2022 02:48 PM

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Petrina Darrah

With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, the

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