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Weekend Getaways
Why Big Bear Is One of Southern California’s Favorite Mountain Retreats
The mountain town offers outdoor fun all year round.
May 30, 2024 04:03 PM
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Tim Chester
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Textured Waves strives to make the surf world more diverse and accessible for women of color.
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Mae Hamilton
Outdoor Adventure
The 15 Best State Parks in California You Need to Visit
Sometimes it feels as though the Golden State is one vast parkland. Where to peer into tide pools, hike the coast, and get your redwood on.
May 12, 2022 09:55 PM
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6 Hauntingly Beautiful Ghost Towns in the United States
These eerie, abandoned settlements have fascinating histories.
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5 Tips to Score a Hotel Room Upgrade
Increase your odds of a hotel room upgrade with these five tips.
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Chris Dong
Trending News
These Were the Most Searched for Travel Destinations of 2023, According to Google
This past year, we daydreamed about, googled, and planned trips to these places more than any others.
December 11, 2023 09:41 AM
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Jessie Beck
Trending News
Foreign Visitors Will Need to Pay Much More to Enter the Most Popular U.S. National Parks in 2026
The changes are part of a larger initiative aimed at prioritizing U.S. residents’ access to the national parks.
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These Will Be Among the Most Popular Destinations in 2025, According to Expedia
The booking giant also predicts that JOMO and set-jetting will continue to inspire travelers.
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For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches
There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.
April 7, 2026 05:04 AM
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Lottie Gross
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Visiting Spain in Spring? Add Las Fallas Festival to Your Trip
Each year, Las Fallas celebrations take over Valencia to usher in spring. Use these tips to enjoy it like a local—even if you aren’t visiting during the festival itself.
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For a more immersive, off-the-beaten-path visit to the City of Angels, embrace its long-standing culture of wellness, sustainability, and community.
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How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean
AFAR hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her first surfing lesson, how Hawai‘i is taking big steps to protect its oceans, and what the state means to her.
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Trains
These 5 New High-Speed Trains Are Coming to the U.S.
From Texas to Florida, train travel is about to get a lot faster across the country.
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You’ll Want to Spend Your Marriott Bonvoy Points on These Stunning Luxury Hotels
The Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu. Bellagio in Vegas. Gritti Palace in Venice. Afar talks to Philipp Weghmann, global brand leader of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, about what ties these and other legendary hotels together.
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Jennifer Flowers
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