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Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

The Many Sides of Black Paris (and How to Find Them)

Black heritage tours are still a niche, something special, but that’s changing. Black heritage isn’t just African history, it’s world history.

February 22, 2021 05:25 AM

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Julia Browne

Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.

U.S. Beaches

The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

June 25, 2024 08:54 AM

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Staff

A tent bathroom at Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, in Punta Mita, Mexico, with large soaking tub and views of the Pacific Ocean

Hotels

To Understand Hotel Luxury, Look at the Bathroom

As bathtubs disappear from standard rooms, hotel bathrooms have emerged as a telling indicator of luxury, shaped by labor, design ambition, and economics.

January 29, 2026 11:48 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A wooden walkway through tall reeds through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Food + Drink

Where to Eat, Drink, and Unwind in Virginia Beach

Step off the Boardwalk and enjoy strawberry picking, oyster farm tours, and Chesapeake Bay sunsets.

Sponsored by Virginia Beach

Discover Lake Tahoe on Foot With These Incredible Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

6 of the Most Beautiful Hikes in Lake Tahoe

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

April 3, 2024 03:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Honest Eco Sunset Sail and Dolphin Search

Sustainable Travel

Key West Is Beautiful—and Fragile. Here’s How Travelers Can Protect It.

Use the Eco-Experience Trail Pass to help the environment—and score rewards points—on your next Florida Keys vacation.

December 6, 2024 05:45 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

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Alicia Erickson

Epic Trips

5 Epic Trips to Take Right Now

From stylish and over-the-top to far-flung and extended, these once-in-a-lifetime tours in Africa, Europe, and Oceania are ones for the books.

June 30, 2022 08:02 AM

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The United States Tour Operators Association (Sponsor)

exterior of Boon Fly Café, a restaurant in a big red barn-style building in Napa

Restaurants + Cafés

Where the Locals Eat in Napa Valley

Not sure which restaurant to book on your trip to this iconic Californian wine region? Ask a local.

October 7, 2023 01:28 PM

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Courtney Humiston

A small stretch of beach in the Dominican Republic with some sand, turquoise blue water, palm trees and beach houses.

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