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Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

The New American Perimeter Trail Will Be the Longest Hiking Route in the U.S.

Hiking + Cycling

An Expert Hiker’s Guide to the 3 Most Legendary Trails in the U.S.

A record-breaking hiker offers insider tips on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.

April 16, 2024 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

A person partially reclined in a lie-flat business-class seat on a Beond Airline aircraft, watching a fold-out screen with coffee and a cookie on the center console

Air Travel News

A New All-Business-Class Airline Plans to Launch in the U.S. Next Year

Called Beond America, the new boutique airline aims to offer domestic flights plus service to the Caribbean and Latin America on planes outfitted entirely with lie-flat seats.

November 19, 2025 11:29 AM

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Barbara Peterson

The Best Resorts in Fiji for Every Type of Trip

Hotels

The Most Beautiful Resorts in Fiji

Consider this your personal Fiji resort finder to help you pick the right accommodation to suit your travel interests and needs.

December 18, 2023 04:07 PM

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Judy Koutsky

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Islands

10 Tropical Island Getaways Worldwide for People Who Are Tired of Being Cold

Ditch your parka for sunscreen and a beach read and warm up on one of these sunny islands.

December 22, 2025 12:16 PM

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Paul Rubio

Off The Tourist Trail

How To Enjoy Costa Rica’s Beaches and Wildlife Without the Crowds

In this Central American paradise, you can see tapirs and sloths, surf the Caribbean or Pacific, and dance to calypso music—all without joining the tourist masses.

August 4, 2025 02:58 PM

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Mona Gable

Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.

Spring 2023

Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

April 17, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mona Gable

The hills of Channel Islands National Park

Winter 2024

How to Visit One of California’s Least Visited—but Most Beautiful—National Parks

Here’s how to have an epic adventure at Channel Islands National Park.

February 7, 2024 01:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Camping

9 U.S. Beach Camping Spots for Incredible Views and Oceanside Relaxation

These waterfront camping sites offer unbeatable sunrise and sunset views.

May 28, 2024 04:31 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

An aerial view of Prince of Wales Island including bodies of water dotted by forest covered land

Cruise News

View Humpback Whales, Kayak Lakes, and Visit Totem Poles at This New Indigenous-Owned Alaska Cruise Port

Located on Prince of Wales Island, the new port is the second Native-owned cruise port in Alaska and will welcome cruise lines including Seabourn, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas.

May 16, 2024 07:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

Day time aerial view of Playa Balandra, an iconic beach in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

International Beaches

Hidden, Pristine, With Eggshell-Blue Water: These Are the 11 Most Beautiful Beaches in Mexico

Explore all the ways water shows off across Mexico.

November 12, 2025 08:40 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around

With higher numbers of tourists comes a greater strain on resources and infrastructure, the country’s tourism ministry argues.

September 6, 2024 03:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

An aerial view of an island with clear water, palm trees, white sand, and a swimming pool

Islands

The World’s Dreamiest Private Islands, From the Maldives to Wisconsin

These 14 properties combine nature-filled seclusion with a touch of barefoot luxury.

February 16, 2024 01:49 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

a man and women walk into a cabin wearing Cotopaxi Allpa 35 liter backpacks

AFAR Approved

The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Is My Go-To Travel Bag

Thanks to its smart design, this Cotopaxi travel pack is a carry-on, duffel, and backpack, all in one. Get it for only $160 right now.

October 6, 2023 04:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

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