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Weekend Getaways

Why Cambria Is Central California’s Most Relaxing Weekend Break

Spend your days watching whales, strolling on the sand, and sipping local wines on the Central Coast.

May 13, 2021 06:18 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Paris Turns Into a Winter Wonderland During Rare Snowstorm

These photos show that even the dead of winter looks better in Paris.

January 22, 2019 01:06 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Delta Just Made Its Economy Seats Bigger

Yes, you read that correctly. Delta is giving passengers more room, not taking it away.

July 10, 2018 03:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Everything We Know So far About Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park

Mamma mia! If the rumors are true, the upcoming theme park may feature a Super Nintendo World with a real-life Mario Kart ride.

August 1, 2019 07:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Founder’s Note

We’re Celebrating AFAR’s 10th Anniversary–Thanks to You

AFAR set out to show how travel could enrich people’s lives. A decade later, co-founder Greg Sullivan reflects on how it has done just that–and where we still have to go.

July 31, 2019 07:04 PM

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Greg Sullivan

An aerial view of an island with clear water, palm trees, white sand, and a swimming pool

Islands

The World’s Dreamiest Private Islands, From the Maldives to Wisconsin

These 14 properties combine nature-filled seclusion with a touch of barefoot luxury.

February 16, 2024 01:49 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

National Parks

Beyond the Safari in Africa’s Other National Parks

Lions, elephants, and zebras are great, but you don’t have to go on safari to fall in love with these less-visited parklands in countries across the continent.

November 8, 2018 07:22 PM

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Will McGough

12 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Food + Drink

11 of the Best Breweries in Vermont to Visit

Daydreaming of a beer-cation to Vermont? These craft breweries need to be at the top of your list and at the bottom of your glass.

January 4, 2023 12:42 PM

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Jessie Beck

Food + Drink

Feast by the Sea

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History + Culture

On the Trail of the Basque . . . in Boise

You’d be forgiven for not pegging Boise as a Basque center, but indeed, this Idahoan city claims the largest concentration of Basque people living outside of their European homeland.

March 21, 2019 06:56 PM

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Judith Fein

Other

5 Realizations Americans Have on the Streets of Bangkok

Disorienting, alluring, and stimulating almost to the point of hallucination, the streets of Bangkok are where you really get to grips with the city.

September 18, 2015 06:49 PM

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Max Bonem

Cities We Love

A Local’s Take on the Shanghai Neighborhoods You Need to Know Right Now

Beneath the cutting-edge surface of Shanghai lies a trove of fascinating history. As the city turns to that past to inform its future, a local weighs in on the hotspots across his hometown.

March 29, 2019 04:36 PM

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Nell McShane Wulfhart

Cities We Love

Where to Shop Now in Los Angeles

Explore the best and most stylish shops in L.A.

June 14, 2018 10:34 AM

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Visit California

Natural Wonders

Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Animal Tourism?

A road map on how to responsibly integrate animals into your next vacation.

May 25, 2022 12:45 PM

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Lenora Todaro

Tips + News

San Francisco’s Cable Cars Are Shutting Down Temporarily for Repairs

Travelers visiting between September 13 and 22 won’t be able to ride one of the city’s most iconic attractions.

September 12, 2019 03:47 PM

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Juliet Williams

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