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8 Meditation Retreats in the U.S. to Book Now

Health + Wellness

Find Your Zen, No Passport Required, at These 8 Meditation Retreats

You don’t need to go halfway around the world to escape from the stress of daily life.

July 9, 2025 02:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A person in a canoe and a larger boat in the background sailing in India's tropical Kerala region with plentiful palm trees lining the shores

Cruise

8 of the Most Exciting Cruise Destinations in 2025

We’ve rounded up some of the most amazing places to visit by sea in the coming year—from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to Albania, from New Guinea to Northwest Greenland.

January 29, 2025 07:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

From cities like Riyadh (above) to vast desertscapes, it's now easier to see Saudi Arabia.

Cities We Love

3 Days in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Islamic faith and history mix with pop-up food concepts and Four Seasons in the kingdom’s capital city.

February 6, 2023 10:17 PM

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Diane Sooyeon Kang

Books

These 10 Wanderlust Books of the Summer Will Take You to Japan, Italy, and More

Whether you are going abroad or lounging in a hammock, let these tales of road trips and mischievous animals inspire your travels.

June 18, 2025 09:30 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Food + Drink

8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World

Expand your palette with a bottle from India, France, Israel, or Mexico.

June 16, 2021 03:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Flower Therapy: A Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma Wine Country

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

These Flower Farms and Gardens Are a Wine-Free Way to Relax in Sonoma

What do you do when visiting wine country but you don’t want to start drinking at 9 a.m.? You visit flower farms.

March 22, 2022 06:19 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Destination Spotlight

The 5 Emerging Destinations in Saudi Arabia You Need to Know

A 105-mile-long city, a conservation-driven beach resort, and a restored UNESCO site are a few of the exciting tourism developments in Saudi Arabia.

January 27, 2023 06:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

National Parks

Yellowstone Is More Popular Than Ever—Here’s How to Enjoy It Without the Crowds

Few people venture far beyond the parking lot, but less-crowded wonders await those who do.

March 9, 2022 06:26 PM

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Amy S. Eckert

Family Travel

The Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Chicago

To do: Meet the dinosaurs. Swim in the river. Gorge on ice cream.

July 1, 2024 10:36 AM

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Elaine Glusac

A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand

Outdoor Adventure

Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles

At luxury hotels across the United States, falconers and their birds of prey are giving travelers rare access to an ancient tradition.

November 9, 2022 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Find Peace in the Heart of L.A. at These Tranquil Botanical Gardens

Get lost among transporting grounds within and near the city.

May 26, 2022 02:27 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Why You Should Visit Seattle This Summer

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Seattle Right Now

The city’s bars, coffee shops, and famous live music venues are open for business.

July 8, 2021 06:49 PM

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Jessie Beck

Art + Culture

The Office Actor Rainn Wilson Explores How Other Cultures Find Happiness in New Travel Show

‘Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss’ premieres on May 18 on Peacock. AFAR interviewed the actor and host about the surprising secrets to joy he found on his global quest.

May 17, 2023 07:34 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Gaya Tumuli in the Republic of Korea consists of large grass covered ancient burial mounds punctuated by trees

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