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Puerto Rico Has Nearly 300 Beaches—These Are the Least Crowded

Step into Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent waters, white sands, and bathtub temperatures—in solitude.

November 29, 2024 09:25 AM

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Terry Ward

Loyalty + Rewards

American Airlines’ Top Credit Card Is Offering a Record-Breaking 100,000-Mile Bonus

Get Admirals Club access plus 100,000 AAdvantage bonus miles with the current offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.

July 24, 2023 05:28 PM

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Paul Rubio

Packing Tips + Gear

For Travelers Who Prefer Soft Luggage, Away Has a New Collection Just for You

Not everyone thinks hard luggage is best.

July 9, 2024 02:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Seven different plates filled with Sherpa foods, including i naan, momos (dumplings), noodles, curries, and sauces from the restaurant Sherpa House.

Food + Drink

From the Himalayas to the Rockies: Colorado’s Immigrant-Led Sherpa Culinary Boom

Kindred high-altitude lifestyles and a mountain-to-mountain connection have drawn Sherpas to Colorado. Restaurants are at the core of their close-knit communities.

April 16, 2026 04:08 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Air Travel News

99.5 Percent of United Employees Are Now Vaccinated as Terminations Loom

The very high rate of compliance indicates that vaccine requirements work, the airline reports.

September 30, 2021 07:53 PM

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Michelle Baran

Shamrock, Texas, United States - May 16, 2018: Tower Service Station and U-Drop Inn Cafe were staples along historic Route 66 and are now preparing to celebrate the Mother Road's 100-year anniversary.

Outdoor Adventure

7 Charming Small Towns Worth a Stop on a Route 66 Road Trip

For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.

July 31, 2025 09:17 AM

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Matt Kirouac

Salsa parties take place on Sundays at Orchard Beach, one of the many public outdoor spaces in the Bronx.

Cities We Love

The Best Black-Owned Bronx Outposts According to Jon Gray

Ghetto Gastro co-founder Jon Gray shows us his favorite Black-owned outposts in his home borough, the Bronx.

Sponsored by NYC & Company and written by Shanika Hillocks

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

International Beaches

The Best Beaches in Curaçao

Visit a different one each day of your trip for cliff jumping, cave swimming, snorkeling, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Riselle Celestina

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach opened in 1926. Its facade is white and palm trees line the entrance.

Stay Here Next

This Renovated Historic Hotel Offers Beachfront Peace in an Underrated California City

The Fairmont Breakers Long Beach gives travelers several new reasons to head south from L.A.

July 7, 2025 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

A Guide to U.S. Virgin Islands Culture and Food

From conch fritters to Carnival, discover how history and culture come alive across St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Waters of Waikiki against the city skyline

U.S. Beaches

Where to Find the Best Surf Spots in Hawai‘i

A trip to the Aloha State isn’t complete without riding at least one epic wave.

December 8, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

Air Travel News

This Major Airline Just Added Numerous Flights to the Caribbean and Latin America—Here’s Where

American Airlines is adding two new direct flights and 23 expanded routes from the United States to the Caribbean and Latin America ahead of the winter season.

June 20, 2023 07:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cheyenne Wyoming Mural Jordan Dean Visit Cheyenne

Art + Culture

What Makes Cheyenne Wyoming’s Art Scene Stand Out

Vibrant street murals, art galleries, and live performances reveal a side of Cheyenne that goes beyond its Western reputation.

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