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For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

March 9, 2020 02:58 PM

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Carl Pettit

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

View of Kauai's Na Pali Coast as seen from the Kalalau Trail.

Hotels

10 Airbnb Stays Near Spectacular Hiking Trails

Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.

March 5, 2024 02:49 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Highway 170 in West Texas flowering with blue bonnets.

Road Trips

The 8 Most Scenic Road Trips in Texas

Even if you only have a day or two to explore, these road trips deliver natural swimming holes, stunning views, and good eats aplenty.

November 10, 2023 11:27 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas

The Camí de Cavalls is a finca-to-finca walk on the underrated island of Menorca.

March 19, 2026 05:51 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Road Trips

The Scenic Route: A Guide to the World’s Best Road Trips

The 10 best road trips around the world, a mix of classic and unexpected, coastal and countryside.

June 24, 2019 10:59 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.

Weekend Getaways

The Best Weekend Getaways From Chicago for Beaches, Museums, and More

Escape Chicago for a few days with one of these 10 weekend trips, all within easy driving distance or by train.

May 28, 2025 05:47 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Sailing ships line the port in Nice, France

Cruise

You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why

Fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and more affordable fares—there are ample reasons to cruise the Mediterranean Sea in winter.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Asheville's River Arts District almost completely submerged by flooding caused by Helene

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Outdoor Adventure

Discover California’s Venerable Giant Trees—Without the Crowds

When crowds are small, these titans of Mother Nature loom larger.

May 26, 2022 04:15 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Men jump off a white rock into turquoise water

Cities We Love

When Is the Best Time to Visit Italy? It Depends on Your Travel Plans.

Ready to plan your trip to Italy, but unsure of the perfect time to go?

February 22, 2024 03:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

An image of Seabird Rock Dinosaur Caves Park with crashing waves, pelicans, seagulls and cormorants flying and nesting at Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary.

Travel for Good

These 3 Beautiful Sites Are Some of the Last Wild Places in the U.S. Here’s How to Visit Before They Disappear

Across the country, Indigenous people are taking a more active role in managing their land—and in doing so, protecting the climate for future generations.

December 9, 2024 05:53 PM

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Autumn Fourkiller

Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.

Hiking + Cycling

Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland

Consider it another 279 miles tacked onto your journey of 2,000+ miles.

November 9, 2022 02:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

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