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National Parks

These Underrated State Parks Are as Gorgeous as the Most Popular National Parks

Avoid the crowds of seven popular national parks and visit these state parks instead.

May 20, 2024 09:03 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Beaches

5 Ways to Explore the British Virgin Islands Off the Beaten Path

Hike, sail, and snorkel your way through the BVI’s wild side.

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Where to Go in Fall

Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal

There’s only one thing more fun than a college town and that’s a college town without any homework in sight.

September 15, 2020 08:01 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Badhytten ice cream shop with lifeguard tower at beach. Skanör, Sweden

International Beaches

7 Baltic Sea Beaches to Visit for Storybook Villages, Wind-Swept Dunes, and Pine Forests

The shores of the Baltic Sea offer a quieter, more soulful kind of summer escape.

August 1, 2025 01:15 PM

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Becca Blond

An aerial view of a rectangular pool with boulders and waves surrounding it

Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

See the British Virgin Islands from a different perspective aboard a Moorings yacht.

Outdoor Adventure

Enjoy the Ultimate 7-Day Vacation in the British Virgin Islands Aboard a Private Yacht

Forget a weekend break, you’ll want to spend a full week snorkeling turquoise waters and strolling along white-sand beaches when you book your own yacht in this Caribbean paradise.

Sponsored by The Moorings

Scenic view of Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland.

Outdoor Adventure

Senior Travelers Have More Active Tour Options Than Ever

While trying out new offerings, one writer learns what “pace yourself” means.

November 26, 2023 12:00 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Islands

The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI

You’ll notice the British Virgin Islands offer a throwback Caribbean experience: a tranquil, easygoing atmosphere—exactly the stuff travel dreams are made of.

June 2, 2021 07:35 PM

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Brian Major

Panoramic view of Seoul city and green forest from Sky park in Korea

Cities We Love

What Makes Seoul, South Korea So Exciting to Visit in 2025

Revamped hotels, Michelin-recognized restaurants, and exciting activities make Seoul one of Asia’s hottest destinations for 2025.

April 15, 2025 07:30 AM

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Leslie Patrick

A castle atop a green rocky hill, with clouds overhead

History + Culture

Terrifying Dolls, a Nightmare Film, and Bone-Filled Caves: 8 of the World’s Most Haunted Places

You’ll feel goosebumps and then some at these spooky places around the globe.

October 22, 2025 03:59 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

Off The Tourist Trail

A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

November 7, 2025 02:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Sedona, AZ, USA - 1-9-2020: Interior of Chapel of the Holy Cross with people praying

Art + Architecture

Discover Desert Modernism on This Arizona Architecture Road Trip—From Frank Lloyd Wright to Retro Futurism

For travelers chasing daring design, Arizona shimmers as a midcentury oasis.

March 19, 2026 01:07 PM

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Zoey Goto

AFAR Advisor

My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now

Until I can get on a plane or train again, I am determined to bring some travel spirit to life in lockdown.

May 4, 2020 05:11 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Winter Sports

Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter

Three-time Olympian Kris “Fuzz” Feddersen reveals the runs to chase, après spots worth lingering at, and where you’ll find the legendary skier’s buffet.

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