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The polar air arrives as an earlier storm buried parts of the northeastern U.S. in snow—including Vermont.

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A blue and white striped lighthouse with a small restaurant and bar area at the base on the beach in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

American Just Added 8 New Routes to These Dreamy International Beach Destinations

The carrier is betting big that travelers will seek sun-drenched getaways like the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica this winter.

May 17, 2024 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Safari

The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda

If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Chilean Patagonia is synonymous with adventure and images of vivid turquoise lakes and massive granite spires.<br/>

Outdoor Adventure

9 Things to Know Before Hiking Patagonia’s Torres del Paine Iconic Treks

Get ready to experience one of the world’s best multiday treks in Patagonia’s hiker’s paradise.

August 18, 2022 06:32 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Teexeeshe’ Jones-Scott, Tsinte Steinruck, Ch’vski Jones-Scott, Delaina Bommelyn, and Allie Castellaw pictured in their Ch’a~lh wvn Srdee-yvn (Flower Dance) regalia in Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Nation.

Spring 2023

Project 562 Will Make You Change the Way You See Native America

For over a decade, Matika Wilbur traveled North America with the intention to photograph all of the continent’s tribal nations.

April 25, 2023 03:08 PM

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Matika Wilbur

Founder’s Note

An Act of Kindness Turned Me Into a Traveler

AFAR co-founder Greg Sullivan reflects on an experience that transformed the way he approached travel.

January 20, 2020 10:17 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Weekend Getaways

Napa’s in Bloom: How to Plan the Perfect Spring Weekend

Now is the time to plan a visit to wine country.

April 8, 2021 06:42 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Tips + News

Belize Wants to Send You and Your Coworkers on a Free Trip

The country’s tourism board is trying to fight “PTO shaming” by letting you nominate your colleagues for a free trip if you win.

February 3, 2020 07:53 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

Montana countryside in Custer's gravesite at the battle of Little Bighorn overlooking the vast midwest American landscape on a cool spring day. there is a metal art installation of the battle

America 250

Lowriders, Rodeos, and Cowboy Poetry: America 250 Celebrations in the West

The West may have joined the union later, but its states are rolling out full-scale America 250 programming.

June 22, 2026 07:04 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Books

Selema Masekela on the True African Origins of Surfing

The sports commentator and activist shares his thoughts on his new book, the launch of his surf brand Mami Wata in the United States, and the unique spirit of African surf culture.

October 13, 2021 04:49 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Left: Pitch 25 soccer; right: Khói Barbecue platter

Where to Travel Next

No Tickets? No Problem. The Best World Cup Experiences Are Happening Beyond the Stadium Gates

Locals from four U.S. host cities share their tips for finding festivities beyond official celebrations.

May 29, 2026 02:58 PM

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Tobias Gourlay

Enjoy a laid-back vibe, and excellent wine, in Carmel Valley.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

California’s Undersung Wine Region, Monterey County

A glass-by-glass guide to investigating two AVAs in this laid-back wine region.

July 20, 2022 09:46 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Glacier National Park - Fireweed Blooms along Going-to-the-Sun Road

National Parks

Spring Isn’t the Only Time for Wildflowers—These 7 U.S. National Parks Bloom in Summer, Fall, and Winter

See petals all year long across the states, from Washington to Tennessee.

May 4, 2026 12:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

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