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A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background

Skiing in Breckenridge, hiking rock formations in Grand Junction, biking to breweries in Fort Collins—these are a few of our favorite things.

September 11, 2024 11:32 AM

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Bailey Berg

Le Panoramic restaurant, located at the top of a ski resort in Courchevel, France

Winter Sports

Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World

Discover the best après-ski scenes around the world from Colorado to Chile, including where to go, what to drink, and what to wear for après-ski after a day on the slopes.

November 4, 2025 01:31 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A collage of Daniela Gerson's family in Uzbekistan

Longreads

In Uzbekistan, a Writer Finds Blinis, Family History, and the House Where Her Father Was Born

In 2022, journalist Daniela Gerson traveled to Uzbekistan on a quest: to honor her family’s complicated history.

May 4, 2023 01:36 PM

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Daniela Gerson

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

Abu Dhabi, UAE, Skyline, Louvre interior

Where to Travel Next

These Will Be Among the Most Popular Destinations in 2025, According to Expedia

The booking giant also predicts that JOMO and set-jetting will continue to inspire travelers.

December 12, 2024 06:37 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Where to Travel Next

Experience Untamed Beauty in the Costa Rican Rainforest

Immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of Botánika Osa Peninsula, a new resort with a sustainably minded approach.

Sponsored by Botánika Resort

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.

Stay Here Next

This Newly Renovated Icon Is Now One of Cape Town’s Most Coveted Hotels

On the heels of a stunning renovation under Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Cape Grace is back—and it’s better than ever.

May 22, 2024 12:01 PM

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Richard Holmes

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

See How this Fourth-Generation Cooper Makes Wine Barrels the Traditional French Way

For more than 20 years, Douglas Rennie has been bringing his craft wooden barrels to Napa Valley Wineries.

November 22, 2019 07:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

The first California sailing on American Jazz departs on February 24, though there will be more sailings throughout March, November, and December 2023.

Cruise News

You Can Now Winery Hop in Napa on a River Cruise

The eight-day sailing aboard “American Jazz” from American Cruise Lines starts and ends in San Francisco, with stops in Stockton, Sacramento, and Napa.

February 17, 2023 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

AFAR Approved

Why the Trtl Travel Pillow Is the Best Travel Neck Pillow

My fiancé’s fear of flying meant he couldn’t sleep on airplanes—until I let him borrow my Trtl Travel Pillow.

June 16, 2022 07:59 AM

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Rosalie Tinelli

Hotels

Summer Like a Rockefeller at These Historic Adirondack Great Camps

Former vacation homes of the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers are among the beautiful, remote lodgings now open to the public.

May 30, 2024 10:59 AM

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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher

Art + Culture

This Obama-Themed Route in Chicago Visits All the First Couple’s Favorite Haunts

Here’s how to spend a day in the city as the former president would, from legendary restaurants to the new Barack Obama Presidential Library opening in June 2026.

June 3, 2026 05:40 PM

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Steve Knopper

Left: a white sand beach dotted with subathers in a rocky cove with turquoise water; hikers on a steep trail with Mediterranean flora on either side

With routes inspired by Hercules and Hermes, the 1,000-plus-mile Peloponnese Trails network is scheduled to launch in June.

April 13, 2026 08:46 AM

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Helen Iatrou

Travelers walking through an airport and a person on a wheelchair being pushed

Air Travel News

New Regulations Will Make Flying “Safer and More Dignified” for Passengers With Disabilities

If adopted, the new rules will provide passengers who rely on wheelchairs with several new rights, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells AFAR.

March 5, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Restaurants + Cafés

Virtual Visits to South Australia You Won’t Want to Miss

South Australia’s digital tours of wildlife, wine, and more will ignite your travel dreams.

Sponsored by South Australia Tourism Commission

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