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Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The Future of Travel

Six Dog-Friendly U.S. Cities to Take Your Pup

With pet-friendly hotels and restaurants and plenty of outdoor adventure, these cities will make you and your pup feel at home.

June 1, 2017 01:35 PM

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Christine Amorose

History + Culture

Pittsburgh: The Ultimate Repurposed City

Long after Pittsburgh’s steel days were over, a new life is breathed into this formerly industrial metropolis.

February 18, 2016 06:25 PM

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Keith Flanagan

Hotels

Where to Go in Hawaii Right Now

From the Big Island to Kauai, here’s where to stay and what to do, according to experts.

October 15, 2020 01:45 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Restaurants + Cafés

OpenTable Names the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States

The popular online reservation service just released its roster of top places to wine and dine your lover in 2018.

February 6, 2018 08:42 PM

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Sarah Buder

Weekend Getaways

5 Affordable Summer Getaways in the United States

Check out these stylish warm-weather retreats around the country. (Bonus: All are less than $220 a night.)

July 7, 2017 05:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Bars + Nightlife

This Is the Best Way to Do a Brewery Tour of Vancouver

Rent a bike and get pedaling—there are lots of small-batch breweries worth visiting in this drink-loving city.

January 18, 2017 11:59 AM

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Anna Mazurek

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Emma John

Writer Emma John sat down with us after appearing at AFAR Travel Tales, where she shared her memories of traveling to Venice.

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Destination Spotlight

5 Places to Visit in Nicaragua

One traveler shares her highlights from the Central American country.

February 3, 2016 07:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Where to Go in Winter

Ride on the World’s Highest 3S Tramway This Winter in Switzerland

A new ride with killer Matterhorn views opens in time for winter ski season.

October 24, 2018 01:51 PM

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Erin Levi

Air Travel News

There’s a Secret Way to Try Out Driverless Cars at Heathrow Airport

Not far from Terminal 5, there’s a free carnival ride masquerading as a humble parking lot shuttle.

May 10, 2018 03:10 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Road Trips

How an Unplanned Road Trip Helped a California Family Reclaim the Van

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

April 1, 2019 04:20 PM

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Chris Colin

Hiking + Cycling

National Parks We Love Around the World

Ten countries, 10 national parks: Now’s the time to disappear off the grid and lose yourself in the great outdoors.

June 14, 2021 05:07 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Cruise

The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising

Forget midnight buffets and happy hour on the Lido Deck. Cruise lines now offer passengers the chance to enjoy gourmet meals from some of the world’s best chefs.

January 15, 2020 07:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

Hotels

10 Bohemian Jungle Getaways for Free Spirits

From a glampsite in Bali to Pablo Escobar’s former beach retreat, these lush getaways will charm you with their rustic, laid-back vibes.

March 30, 2018 04:26 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

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