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The city of Lucerne, Switerland, at sunset.

15 Days of Slow Travel Through Switzerland’s Scenic Towns

From lakeside cafés to alpine trails, Switzerland rewards travelers who take their time.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

A person performing a traditional Inuit dance in Pond Inlet, Canada

A New Inuit-Led Northwest Passage Voyage Hands the Storytelling (and Part of the Profits) to Local Communities

A newly launched Arctic itinerary from expedition line HX partners with Indigenous groups on excursions and activities that they developed.

September 15, 2025 09:11 PM

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Robin Catalano

A person scuba diving among sharks and a school of fish.

In the Magazine

In Fiji, a Vivid Underwater World Awaits

The South Pacific’s famously biodiverse marine environment is the perfect destination for conservation-minded visitors.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Tim Chester

FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - MAY 5, 2013: Old buildings on Munsterplatz, the central square of Freiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg

Where to Go in Spring

10 Places to Go in Spring Without the Peak Season Crowds

These places are perfect for a postwinter adventure.

February 25, 2026 11:45 AM

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Tanvi Chheda

Pensione America pool with green lounge chairs

Hotels We Love

A Tuscan Estate, a Food Lover’s Retreat in Modena: 17 Hotels in Italy That Let You Live Like an Italian

Italian hospitality is legendary; experience it like a local at these boutique and independently owned hotels. Many of them have been handed down from one generation to the next.

May 21, 2026 05:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The famous dining room in Oxford which inspired Hogwarts.

Books

Are You a Potterhead? Here Are 7 Filming Locations You Can Visit

Restricted libraries. Hogwarts. Platform 9 ¾. Visit all the places that helped shape the story of the Boy Who Lived.

March 25, 2023 01:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Where to Travel Next

4 Adventure-Filled, Eco-Friendly Cruises

UnCruise Adventures blends nature, cultural immersion, and eco-friendly practices in expeditions to the Galápagos, Baja, Alaska, and Hawai‘i.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Air Travel News

German Low-Cost Carrier Condor Offers Europe Flights From $265

Another bargain transatlantic airline is rapidly expanding its U.S. service, offering more affordable alternatives to this year’s sky-high Europe airfares.

May 31, 2022 05:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Folly Beach Pier framed by palm tree. Folly Beach South Carolina.

Outdoor Adventure

Charleston Is Magical, but Not for the Reasons People Think

The Holy City is known for its urban attractions, although the natural wonders outside town are equally sublime.

January 14, 2025 01:03 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

Solvang, CA, USA - November 28, 2019: Danish village of Solvang at sunset, California

Where to Travel Next

18 Places in the United States That Feel Like Europe

If a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these U.S. destinations will transport you to far away lands.

April 13, 2026 05:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

South Africa Giraffe Safari Feeding Roam by Tauck

Where to Travel Next

5 Unhurried Trips From Kyoto to the African Bush

From an after-hours temple visit in Kyoto to a private safari, Roam by Tauck plans the details so you can slow down.

Sponsored by Roam by Tauck

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Intrepid Travel Is Rethinking Responsible Animal Encounters

One of the largest tour operators has eliminated several tours that failed to meet wildlife protection standards and replaced them with new tours.

February 23, 2023 12:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Bird's eye view of surfers walking along a coastline

What’s New In...

Where to Travel in Australia Right Now: The Best New Openings by Region

In February 2022, Australia (finally!) reopened its borders. Here’s where to eat, play, drink, and stay in country’s many states and territories.

February 23, 2022 03:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Aerial view of a busy stretch of beach in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida complete with loungers and umbrellas

Where to Travel Next

7 Underrated Places in Florida You Should Visit in 2024

There’s plenty to soak in on a visit to the Sunshine State (besides all that Vitamin Sea).

February 29, 2024 07:47 PM

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Terry Ward

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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