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Whistler's slopes attract ski and snowboarding enthusiasts from all over the continent.

Outdoor Adventure

Your Guide to Skiing, Staying, and Eating in the Winter Wonderland of Whistler

For the best slopes, hotels, restaurants, and more, we’ve got your Whistler vacation covered.

October 20, 2022 12:36 PM

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Nick Hilden

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

The Northern Lights glowing in hues of red at Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon with the large glass dome restaurant in the foreground

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Stay in a Glass-Dome Hotel Near Utah’s Famed National Parks

The newly opened Clear Sky Resorts Bryce Canyon offers unobstructed views of the cosmos against the backdrop of Utah’s gorgeous canyon country.

November 21, 2024 11:36 AM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Honolulu at Home

Take it from someone who lived in the Aloha State for years: This is the best way to recreate a trip to Hawai‘i at home.

April 27, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Three women in white about to jump into the ocean beneath fireworks

Festivals + Events

New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 15 Coolest

Zhuzh up your classic New Year’s Eve celebration with these fun customs from elsewhere.

December 15, 2025 04:27 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Collage of 8 photos, most showing hotels

Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

National Parks

7 Underrated Utah Parks and Monuments for Avoiding the Crowds

There is plenty of natural beauty to be found outside Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks, and most visitors miss it.

September 17, 2023 10:26 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Food + Drink

This Southern City Is Top of Our List for Food Right Now. Here’s Why.

From Puerto Rican barbecue to Pakistani paneer, Charleston’s restaurants are serving up dishes that transcend the city’s Southern roots.

November 13, 2024 04:56 PM

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Lauren Mowery

Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around

Where to Travel Next

This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine

Even in winter, the sun-soaked Côte d’Azur beckons with plenty of cultural sites.

November 25, 2025 02:21 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean

Whether you’re traveling with toddlers, teens, grandparents, or in-laws, these Caribbean retreats offer a balance of ocean and cultural adventures, plus endless opportunities for play.

December 30, 2023 10:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

Why Scotland is an Outdoor Adventure Like No Other

This country tops the list of all types of outdoor enthusiasts—and for good reason.

February 18, 2022 05:33 PM

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