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Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by somber updates on your newsfeed, add these accounts for serene imagery that’ll transport you around the world.

April 13, 2020 05:16 PM

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Sarah Buder

Health + Wellness

Places to Exhale

Rediscovering the healing power of breathing in a masked-up world.

December 16, 2020 09:14 AM

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Staff

Family Travel

On Moosehead Lake, Finding Calm in the Chaos

For one writer, a lake in northwestern Maine has always been the ideal escape.

May 11, 2020 12:53 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Hiking + Cycling

Iconic Southwestern Hiking Spot May Soon Open to More Visitors

The Bureau of Land Management is considering increasing daily visitor limits from 20 people to 96 people per day at The Wave, a popular rock formation near the Utah-Arizona border.

May 13, 2019 03:24 PM

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Morgan Smith

From the Editor

Falling in Love with California, One Golden (State) Moment at a Time

AFAR’s Editor in Chief recalls her early memories of this exceptional state, and introduces our new online guide.

May 29, 2018 09:52 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

National Parks

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Chile’s New National Parks

Philanthropist and conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins has long championed protected land in Patagonia; now, with her gift, Chile has entered a historic age of conservation.

May 1, 2019 03:38 PM

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Cristina Slattery

Expedition Cruises

Antarctica, Galápagos Cruises Discounted for Solo Travelers With This Expedition Line

From November 10 to 14, solo travelers can book select Hurtigruten cruises without any single supplement fees.

November 10, 2021 11:35 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse with the sun still visible behind the moon in a darkened sky with trees down below

If you missed the opportunity to catch the total eclipse over the United States in April, you’ll soon have the chance to catch an exciting “ring of fire” eclipse. Here’s what to know.

August 29, 2024 03:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North

Whether you’re dreaming of waking up in a tree house in the woods or a ski chalet near the slopes, these are the best Vermont Airbnbs to book for your next getaway.

September 6, 2023 03:12 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View of the underside of an airplane flying in the sky, with blue sky and clouds behind it

Air Travel News

Is Tuesday Still the Best Day to Book a Flight?

We turned to the experts to find out if this old myth could really be true.

May 15, 2023 03:29 PM

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Billie Cohen

Air Travel News

These Airlines Are the Latest to Adopt Biometric Screening

More and more travelers can now use facial recognition technology to board a plane.

July 18, 2019 03:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

12 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

Hotels

16 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

Plan a getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains with one of these isolated cabins you can rent in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Georgia.

November 10, 2023 02:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tales

In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka hadn’t seen her dad in years. So she headed to Bali for what she thought would be a chill reunion. He had something else in mind.

July 6, 2021 11:30 PM

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Atsuko Okatsuka

Air Travel News

Passengers Left Stranded After British Airline Closes Its Doors

An already struggling Flybe has shuttered operations as carriers experience a large-scale drop in demand due to the coronavirus outbreak.

March 5, 2020 07:50 PM

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Danica Kirka

Hotels

14 Upscale Motels in California with 1950s-Style Pools, Retro Design, and Pacific Ocean Views

Midcentury charm meets modern comfort at these 14 hotels all over California.

July 23, 2025 12:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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