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8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

December 1, 2023 01:02 PM

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Dana Rebmann

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

From air to land to sea, Emirates Vacations has you covered.

Where to Travel Next

10 Fabulous Ways to Experience Abu Dhabi at Your Own Pace

Emirates Vacations’ long-established travel network allows travelers in the UAE to enjoy the trip of their dreams.

Sponsored by Experience Abu Dhabi

An up close shot of an Atlantic puffin in Scotland's Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve.

Outdoor Adventure

The U.K. Coast Is a Puffin-Lover’s Dream

A well-traveled Scottish filmmaker finally makes time to meet the wonder in his own backyard: the Atlantic puffin.

September 30, 2022 11:45 AM

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Byron Pace

Cities We Love

In Search of New Orleans’s Past and Present

After a two-year hiatus, a writer returns to New Orleans to rediscover her roots through art, flavors, and memory.

February 16, 2022 02:15 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Hotel Saint Vincent is located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans.

Hotels We Love

Beignets in the Lobby, Jazz in a Chapel, Poolside Cabanas: The Best Hotels in New Orleans

From a grand mansion to a buzzy social hub, these are the 12 hotels in New Orleans we’d book again and again.

December 30, 2025 08:12 AM

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Jenny Adams

Solo Travel

One Solo Trip This Year Will Help Ease Loneliness

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

February 14, 2023 05:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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

How to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know to Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane

Nine expert tips for avoiding the grossest parts of air travel.

October 19, 2023 11:52 AM

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Nile Cappello

Two people soaking in one of eight baths at Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland with the ocean and green cliffs in the background

Air Travel News

A New Hot Spring Has Opened in Iceland, and This Round-Trip Flight Deal Includes a Visit

Now through February 20, travelers can treat themselves to an airfare deal that includes thermal soaking at the new Hvammsvík Hot Springs in Iceland.

January 31, 2024 07:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

A History Lover’s Guide to Martinique

Venture beyond the beaches to museums, memorials, and even castle ruins to learn more about Martinique’s unique heritage.

March 31, 2022 04:47 PM

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Dana Givens

Solo Travel

No Place Is Too Wild or Too Far for Maggie Shipstead

In her travels, the “New York Times"–bestselling novelist has found comfort for grief and inspiration for writing.

April 26, 2023 09:32 AM

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Kaitlin Menza

Islands

Live Rent Free in a Restored “1 Euro” Sicilian Airbnb for a Year

Airbnb restored an abandoned house in Sambuca and is now looking for a host to move in this summer.

January 19, 2022 11:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Sunset view of Lisbon old town on Tagus river with medieval buildings and castle. Lisboa, Portugal skyline. Travel destination

Cities We Love

Why Lisbon Is Impossible to Resist Right Now

Don’t leave the Portuguese capital without trying these 12 experiences.

February 20, 2026 12:45 PM

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Chadner Navarro

Off The Tourist Trail

I’m a Barcelona Local—Here’s How to Avoid Tourist Crowds

Visit between November and March, shop for souvenirs with a story, and try boutique hotels.

August 15, 2024 12:43 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

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