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View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Lava glowing yellow-orange inside the summit crater of Kilauea.

Less than one month after the volcano and its larger neighbor Mauna Loa stopped releasing lava, Kīlauea’s summit crater is glowing.

January 6, 2023 05:07 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Art + Culture

10 Great Travel Destinations for Art Lovers

From a Japanese art island to a creative colony among ancient olive groves in Israel, these are the global art towns, big and small, we’d happily visit.

November 10, 2021 11:18 AM

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Alex V. Cipolle

Natural Wonders

Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Animal Tourism?

A road map on how to responsibly integrate animals into your next vacation.

May 25, 2022 12:45 PM

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Lenora Todaro

Outdoor Adventure

You Need to Get Yourself Into a Floating Sauna This Summer

The Scandinavian practice of turning a sauna into a boat is growing across the USA, from California to Maine.

May 28, 2026 12:06 PM

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Kelly Magyarics

Quizzes

Find Your Happy Place

Take this quiz to reveal your ultimate happy place on the island of Aruba.

Sponsored by United Airlines

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

Tips + News

Times Square Is Off-Limits New Year’s Eve—Except to Those Who Book This Airbnb

Airbnb just listed a once-in-a-lifetime rental underneath the Times Square Ball.

December 18, 2020 03:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

John Miller's A Refusal to Accept Limits

Art + Culture

6 Art Exhibits to Check Out This Fall

Create an art-filled fall with these exhibits that feature everything from contemporary Korean art to never-before-seen paintings from Basquiat.

October 18, 2022 09:44 AM

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Julekha Dash

Festivals + Events

Inside Switzerland’s Once-in-a-Generation Winegrowers’ Festival

Swiss residents and tourists alike are partying like they haven’t since 1999.

July 19, 2019 02:40 PM

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Jamey Keaten

Outdoor Adventure

Arizona’s Dark Skies: Where to Find Them and How to Enjoy Them

Through its parks, cities, and state-of-the-art observatories, the Grand Canyon State offers some of the best stargazing in the country.

January 13, 2020 04:40 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Travel for Good

Travel Should Be a Force for Good

As the travel industry begins its recovery, AFAR’s editor in chief calls for it to come back better than it was before.

June 4, 2020 06:26 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Puerto Rico is a small dot in the Caribbean—the whole island takes mere hours to drive through—but its true identity takes months or even years to fully unravel. That said, it is easy to see why Puerto Rico immediately enchants visitors: The diversity of its beautiful coastline is suitable for those who seek peace and those who seek adventure; the cobblestone streets of Old San Juan—lined with colorful houses, museums, and stores—provide a glimpse into the island’s past; the roadside kiosks sell handmade fritters and coconut water; and the island’s many festivals entertain with art and food.

People

Puerto Rico Is Calling to Pulitzer Prize–Nominated Poet Elizabeth Alexander

And she can’t help but listen. The poet who read at President Obama’s inauguration is now heading up an arts foundation, and she’s traveling to connect with the creators they support.

April 26, 2023 09:34 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Restaurateur Laurent Martin, chef Pascal Guillaumin, Steve Smith, and Rick Steves in Paris, 2022.

People

Rick Steves Wants to Honor the People Who Made Him What He Is

In a year of reconnection travel, the loveable travel icon is all about returning the affection. Ask him about his Uncle Thor in Norway.

April 26, 2023 09:32 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Three alpacas standing in front of a blurry barn in the background

Hotels

Penguins, Monkeys, and Alpacas, Oh My! 8 Wild Airbnbs for Animal Lovers

At these rental properties around the world, you can commune with wildlife and farm animals.

May 17, 2024 03:24 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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