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International Beaches

7 Best Beaches in the World Right Now, With Fiery Rocks, Protected Waters, and an Island You Can Walk To

Find your escape this year in a quiet corner of the Caribbean or a mythical Greek shore.

February 25, 2026 02:45 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone

History + Culture

Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.

A chimp-saving conservationist, a child soldier turned tour guide, and a tradition-bucking fashion designer are helping to put sweet Salone on the travel map.

November 13, 2023 08:05 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

How This Airline’s New Mobile App Can Streamline Your Travels

United Airlines’ newly reimagined app offers innovative functions with the traveler in mind.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Kurobe Gorge Railway, Kurobe, Toyama, Japan

Outdoor Adventure

Japan’s Fall Foliage Rivals Its Cherry Blossoms—Here Are 8 Beautiful Places to See It

Gorgeous leaves are everywhere in Japan, from the center of Tokyo to a lake backed by Mt. Fuji.

August 26, 2025 02:46 AM

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Rob Goss

Ocean Cruises

You Can Now Get a Smithsonian-Level Education at Sea on These Enriching Global Cruises

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

June 20, 2022 01:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Aerial view of the coastal town of Eden, Australia, a green and rocky peninsula jutting out into a deep blue ocean

Cruise

Need a Quick Getaway? Book One of These Amazing 3-Night Cruises

Sometimes, we literally need to sail away for a few days.

July 12, 2024 05:01 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

Person with a rolling suitcase at an airport

Air Travel News

Why You Should Use a Two-Wheeled Suitcase, According to a Flight Attendant

It will make your life a whole lot easier and help you avoid the painful (and underreported) “suitcase elbow.”

November 24, 2021 12:42 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

From the Editor

The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist

AFAR editor in chief Julia Cosgrove raises a glass to hotels that connect guests to locals and to each other.

April 10, 2020 12:31 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Hotels

Why This Riviera Maya Resort Is Exactly the Retreat You Need

From its pristine beach and infinity pool to the Zen Spa and sushi bar, Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is dreamy, stylish—and all-inclusive.

Sponsored by Playa Hotels & Resorts

Los Milics Vineyards - steel columns almost hidden by vineyard vineys; exterior tasting room in vinyard

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Southwestern State Is Producing Some of the Most Interesting Wines in the U.S.

Arizona’s winemakers are crafting distinctive bottles from high-altitude vineyards, making the most of obscure grapes, bold blends, and the desert terroir.

January 13, 2026 01:25 PM

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Naomi Tomky

Whistler's slopes attract ski and snowboarding enthusiasts from all over the continent.

Outdoor Adventure

Your Guide to Skiing, Staying, and Eating in the Winter Wonderland of Whistler

For the best slopes, hotels, restaurants, and more, we’ve got your Whistler vacation covered.

October 20, 2022 12:36 PM

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Nick Hilden

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Visit Tuscany Without the Crowds

Visit under-the-radar towns, take a cooking class with a cookbook author, and eat at an agriturismo in the countryside.

August 6, 2025 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Complete Guide to Booking Travel Online

What is an online travel agency, and what are the best sites and apps to use to search for hotels and flights? We break it all down for you.

October 4, 2019 02:26 PM

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Mike Arnot

Packing Tips + Gear

18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack

These are the must-have travel toiletries we take with us wherever we go.

October 25, 2019 05:08 PM

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Staff

Where to Travel Next

Some of L.A.’s Best Shopping Is 10 Miles North

From vintage and thrift shops to independent boutiques, support small businesses when you shop off the beaten path in Pasadena. Plus, where to eat.

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