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The Secret Way to Escape the Crowds on Larger Cruise Ships

Ship-within-a-ship spaces are ideal for those looking for a more private and quiet cruise experience within a bigger ship.

April 29, 2026 06:37 PM

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Fran Golden

Hiking + Cycling

This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds

The Via Alpina trail spans eight European countries, and Switzerland’s section is a hut-to-hut dream.

October 31, 2025 12:56 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide

Fireflies and blue hills shine brighter with fewer people in the way.

October 30, 2025 02:53 PM

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Olivia Young

Night view of the main public library in central Calgary. The facade is white and has geometric cut-outs through which the interior lights shine.

Books

These Are the Most Beautiful Libraries Around the World

Libraries might be the best way to get to know a place. And they look amazing too. These are among our favorites.

April 19, 2026 02:55 PM

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Billie Cohen

Epic Trips

Uncovr, the Tour Company That’s All About Spontaneity Over Scheduling

Linger over long meals and learn from—and drink with—locals in the arts, architecture, winemaking, and more.

February 27, 2020 01:10 PM

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Mary Holland

Visit Native California hopes to highlight Native-led experiences across the state, including this one—a guided hike through Agua Caliente's Palm Canyon.

History + Culture

New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State’s Indigenous Cultures

The new Native-led initiative seeks to showcase the rich cultures of the state’s 109 federally recognized tribes.

September 16, 2022 05:15 PM

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Mae Hamilton

California’s Central Coast Just Opened 11 Miles of Trails in a New Preserve

The much-anticipated Pismo Preserve opened January 25, 2020, and includes oak woodlands, rolling hills, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

January 27, 2020 08:45 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotel News + Openings

These Hotels Around the Globe Were Just Given Michelin’s Elite Three-Keys Distinction

Anonymous inspectors awarded 143 hotels the highest Michelin honor of three keys: 23 located in France, 16 in the U.S., and 14 in the U.K.

October 10, 2025 04:50 PM

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Rachel Chang

Hotels

Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In

The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.

March 7, 2025 11:49 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

New Low-Cost Airline “Play” Offers U.S.–Europe Flights From $109

The no-frills Icelandic carrier is entering the U.S. market with bargain basement airfares to 22 European destinations.

December 16, 2021 12:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

UNESCO World Heritage

How a Dancer Used Her DNA Test to See the World

In season three of her Emmy Award–winning TV show “Bare Feet,” host and producer Mickela Mallozzi explores her roots—with a twist.

December 18, 2019 12:39 PM

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Mickela Mallozzi

Travel for Good

How to Be a Better Traveler in Puerto Rico

Recent reports have been of unruly visitors and flouted rules but there’s a better way to visit.

March 30, 2021 02:53 PM

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Jhoni Jackson

The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank

Hotels We Love

Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels

Once home to artists and writers, Paris’s Left Bank still delivers cobblestoned charm and leafy boulevards—and these timeless hotels will put you in the center of it all.

September 4, 2025 12:34 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Outdoor Adventure

Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle

A new trail offers a more sustainable—and quieter—way to traverse the countryside.

August 29, 2024 03:21 PM

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Jaclyn Trop

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Why You Should Bring Your Appetite, Your Swimsuit, and Your Camera to Dubrovnik

AFAR Ambassador Charissa Fay explored Croatia’s coastal stunner with the Nikon Z 7.

December 13, 2018 11:37 AM

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Nikon

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