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6 Hotels That Immerse You in Local Culture

From falconry in the California desert to olive oil tasting in Spain, these immersive hotel stays connect you to place.

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How Alabama’s New Memorial to Victims of Lynching Could Change America

Lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson talks about opening the National Memorial to Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, and why every American needs to experience it now.

July 30, 2018 04:55 PM

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Christine Ajudua

Outdoor Adventure

All-Female Climbing Trips, Sailing in Italy, and Other Ways to Get Outside Right Now

57Hours connects you with certified guides to lead you on that next great outdoor adventure.

April 6, 2021 02:18 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel for Good

Single-Use Plastics Will Be Banned in Europe by 2021

Plastic plates, straws, and cutlery will be a thing of the past on future trips to the 27 countries in the European Union, as well as the United Kingdom.

June 26, 2020 12:05 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

Is There an Ethical Way to Travel the World?

One of AFAR’s new Unpacked columnists discusses her desire to connect with nature through travel and to protect it.

April 12, 2022 03:49 PM

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Latria Graham

Family Travel

Lego Movie World Opens at Legoland California and It’s a Kaleidoscopic Wonderland

Flying couches and carousels feature in the colorful new realm.

May 28, 2021 02:32 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

Why Small is Beautiful in French Polynesia

Sail with Paul Gauguin Cruises aboard their intimate ship for a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with culture and adventure in the Islands of Tahiti.

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Tips + News

Goats Invade Locked-Down Welsh Town

As humans shelter indoors to reduce the spread of coronavirus, mountain goats are ignoring rules of social distancing and roaming the streets of Llandudno, a town in North Wales.

March 31, 2020 03:38 PM

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A dahabiya is a shallow-bottomed wooden sailboat that offers a different kind of Nile cruise experience.

River Cruises

What It’s Like on a Nile Cruise

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

July 3, 2023 08:00 AM

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Fran Golden

Outdoor Adventure

8 Tiny Travel Trailers We’re Drooling Over Right Now

These small, self-contained, and irresistibly adorable trailers will fit perfectly into your camping plans—and your driveway.

May 27, 2020 05:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

Food + Drink

6 of the Most Mouth-Watering Chocolate Treats Made in the United States

From new-school candy bars to chocolate sauce worth eating with a spoon, these are the sweetest highlights of this year’s Good Food Awards.

February 12, 2018 01:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Air Travel News

This Is When to Book Your Thanksgiving Trip, According to Google Flights

Plus, three new features to help you make sure you’re getting the best deals on holiday travel this year.

August 27, 2018 05:40 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A bird's eye view of a long, straight beach in Corpus Christi, Texas.

U.S. Beaches

Why This Beach Destination is a Fall Favorite

Still-warm weather and fewer crowds make beachcombing, birdwatching, and more in the Gulf Coast of Corpus Christi ideal for an autumn vacation.

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