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Outdoor Adventure
The Other Sonoma: A Ranch for Your Summer Getaway
Located between the small towns of Glen Ellen and Kenwood in Sonoma County, Beltane Ranch was a weekend retreat built in the 1890s for Mary Ellen Pleasant, a Black entrepreneur based in San Francisco.
June 10, 2021 03:41 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Hotels
The Best New Hotels in Chicago
Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.
August 4, 2022 12:08 PM
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Elaine Glusac
History + Culture
Dubai’s Expo Opens, Bringing First World’s Fair to the Middle East
Delayed by the pandemic, Expo 2020 will run through March 2022, bringing representatives—and hopefully visitors—from 190 nations.
October 1, 2021 03:09 PM
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Aya Batrawy
Beaches
Some of the World’s Best Beaches Are in Countries You May Not Expect
You may know and love these destinations for their bustling urban centers or lush outdoor spaces, but they probably wouldn’t top your list for a top-notch seaside getaway. That is, until now.
November 13, 2019 03:46 PM
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Audrey Bruno
Festivals + Events
Dale Chihuly’s Seattle Hot Shop Is Opening for Rare Tours
Visitors have a chance to enter The Boathouse for the first Refract glass arts festival.
October 18, 2019 08:31 PM
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Sara Button
Spring 2023
Project 562 Will Make You Change the Way You See Native America
For over a decade, Matika Wilbur traveled North America with the intention to photograph all of the continent’s tribal nations.
April 25, 2023 03:08 PM
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Matika Wilbur
Hiking + Cycling
The Most Scenic Spots on San Francisco’s New 17-Mile Crosstown Trail
Looking to meander the many miles of the city’s most recent hiking route? Here’s where you can trade in the Bay’s quintessential trolleys and tech-company headquarters for some peace and quiet along the way.
June 10, 2019 01:14 PM
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Brooke Vaughan
Cruise
The Most Charming Way to See the Scottish Coast, Complete With Puffins, Seals, and Scotch
St. Hilda Sea Adventures runs a fleet of small-boat cruises that bring passengers to areas of the Scottish coastline they’d be hard pressed to reach any other way. Here’s what it’s like on this sweet seafaring adventure.
July 25, 2025 03:17 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Weekend Getaways
Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation
One AFAR editor let the surprise travel agency Pack Up and Go plan a mystery road trip—one where she didn’t find out her destination until the moment she walked out the door.
January 25, 2019 04:19 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Tips + News
Spain Plans to Reopen to Travelers in July
The prime minister says Spain will allow the arrival of foreign tourists “under safe conditions” this July but has yet to announce details about exact dates or who will be welcome.
May 26, 2020 05:23 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Restaurants + Cafés
This Is One of the World’s Best Chinatowns for Food Lovers
Go beyond the well-established restaurants for a taste of this Bangkok sub-culture
April 14, 2016 01:19 PM
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Natalie Brewster
Outdoor Adventure
10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee
Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.
July 8, 2025 05:08 PM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Trending News
Can ChatGPT Actually Plan a Decent Travel Itinerary? Yes, and No.
AFAR’s social media editor let AI plan an entire weekend getaway to Washington, D.C. Here’s how it went.
August 17, 2023 07:04 PM
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Tiana Attride
Travel for Good
How to Use Travel to Help Save the World
Join USTOA’s Sustainable Suzie, in pursuit of more responsible ways to travel.
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International Beaches
10 Must-Visit Beaches in Aruba
Whether you want a secluded stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or a lively spot with water sports galore, there’s an Aruban beach for every type of traveler.
May 4, 2022 07:30 PM
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Susan Campbell
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