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As Trump Shrinks National Lands, Stakeholders Resist

The president announces plans to reduce Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante and Bears Ears monuments, and advocacy groups and outdoor retailers gird for a fight.

December 6, 2017 08:53 PM

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Matt Villano

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Winter Sports

Why Skiing in Western Canada is So Romantic

Whether romance means luxurious, amenity-filled lodges or a charming backcoutnry cabin, you’ll find it in Western Canada.

Sponsored by Ski Canada

Cruise

The Best Europe Cruises for 2021 and Beyond

Whether it’s sailing around Norway’s fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at sea.

June 3, 2021 05:11 PM

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Fran Golden

In the Magazine

A Traditional Sake Revival Is Quietly Brewing in Japan

Meet the influential Japanese sake brewers who are resurrecting junmai-shu—pure sake.

October 1, 2021 06:26 PM

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Alice Feiring

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Romance Amid the Vines

Sponsored by Harvest Inn By Charlie Palmer

Outdoor Adventure

New York State Needs Volunteer Leaf Peepers

These are the fall foliage hot spots prospective applicants (and avid leaf lovers) should scope out.

September 3, 2020 07:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Stay Here Next

Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both

Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels New York outpost has arrived—with plenty of red velvet, clever design, and a nightlife hub that dreams bigger than the usual hotel bar.

October 13, 2023 09:00 AM

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Billie Cohen

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What the Founder of Brooklyn Brewery Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 20, 2018 02:55 PM

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Mike Arnot

Food + Drink

8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World

Expand your palette with a bottle from India, France, Israel, or Mexico.

June 16, 2021 03:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

People walking into the Capital One Cardholder Lounge on Miami Beach

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card

The top credit cards from Capital One, American Express, and Chase all offer exclusive access to some of the best cultural, culinary, sports, and entertainment events of the year.

December 20, 2023 09:28 AM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

A Castle Seen in “The Crown” Is Now Available on Airbnb

Netflix used Belvoir Castle as a filming location in its hit drama starring Olivia Coleman. Now you can rent it for limited 1-night stays this winter—including New Year’s Eve.

December 16, 2019 07:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Restaurants + Cafés

Top 10 Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

Eating out with young kids anywhere is no cakewalk, but in New York City, the challenges are all their own.

January 11, 2019 05:40 PM

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Sara B. Franklin

black woman in sunglasses looking at her phone and holding suitcase outside a building

Longreads

For Black Travelers, TikTok Is Today’s Version of the “Green Book”

Nearly a century after the “Green Book” and other Black travel publications emerged, their mission is still necessary—and their legacy lives on via TikTok and other social media.

July 16, 2024 08:32 AM

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Tamara J. Walker

Museums + Galleries

How to See the Historic Obama Portraits—and Why You Should Make the Trip

This week, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery became the center of the contemporary art world.

February 15, 2018 08:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

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