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Colorful painted canal boats in Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood

Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation

We asked travel experts what destinations are resonating with each generation this festive season (or where to go just after the holiday rush dies down). Here’s what they told us.

November 12, 2025 06:28 PM

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Terry Ward

Longreads

The Motorcycle Woman of Pakistan

I started riding to honor my father’s dreams. Little did I know they would help me find my own.

March 3, 2020 04:06 PM

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Zenith Irfan

Destination Spotlight

Life In The Slow Lane on Tahiti

Why Tahiti’s spectacular natural and cultural experiences are the ultimate way to embrace the slow travel movement

Sponsored by Tahiti Tourisme

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Way to Carry a Sense of Home With You While Traveling

As a kid moving from one hotel to the next, AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers found nourishment in family rituals. Here, she shares her secret for beating homesickness.

February 13, 2017 12:10 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Art + Architecture

Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Gets “Wrapped”

One of Paris’s biggest landmarks is playing host to a long-delayed Christo and Jeanne-Claude installation from September 18 to October 3, 2021.

September 20, 2021 01:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The historic facades of downtown Telluride surrounded by the stunning San Juan mountains

Outdoor Adventure

8 Outdoor Things to Do in Telluride This Summer

With its towering peaks, mountain lakes, and even a via ferrata, Telluride’s rugged beauty and alpine charm offer a high-elevation adventure right here in the U.S.

Sponsored by Visit Telluride

Hiking + Cycling

Chile Opens 1,700-Mile Hiking Trail Connecting 17 National Parks

If you’ve already conquered the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, you’ll want to add Chile’s brand-new Route of Parks to your list.

October 2, 2018 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Vanguard

6 Travel Experts Predict the Next Big Trends

Members of our 2018 Travel Vanguard share their visions for the future of travel.

October 2, 2018 02:55 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Festivals + Events

8 Exceptional Festivals to Escape to This Winter

Come out of hibernation this winter for travel-worthy festivals that celebrate ice, snow, chills, and thrills in cities around the globe.

January 18, 2019 04:53 PM

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Erin Gifford

Longreads

Honky-Tonk Tokyo

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

July 7, 2020 11:29 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Philadelphia

A new generation of cultural and culinary traditions is remaking the city’s image. Don’t miss the experience.

Sponsored by Marriott

Hotels

Cozy Up Next to a Roaring Fire in These Hygge Hotel Rooms

When the temperatures drop, check in to these hotels for a terrifically toasty stay.

December 7, 2018 03:03 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tales

A Kerala Native Journeyed Into Its Jungle. She Returned Speaking a New Language.

How a nature-phobic city girl opened her eyes to the wild side of India that seethes beyond the tea plantations and languid rivers.

May 24, 2018 08:40 PM

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Shahnaz Habib

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Adventurous Drinker’s Guide to Belgian Beers

The journey of a thousand Belgian beers starts with a single sup.

June 8, 2020 06:58 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

San Francisco Is Getting a 150-Foot Ferris Wheel and the Views Will Be Spectacular

The temporary installation will be part of a yearlong celebration in honor of Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary.

January 10, 2020 07:09 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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