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52 Places to Travel in the U.S. This Year

A coast-to-coast guide to the coolest experiences happening in all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.) right now

July 14, 2025 08:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

View of the Shanghai skyline at sunset with the buildings and skyscrapers lit with colorful accent lighting

Ocean Cruises

I Was on Viking’s Inaugural China Cruise—Here’s What I Loved and What I Wish I’d Known Before the Sailing

Viking’s unique new China itineraries offer a rare opportunity to explore lesser-known regions along the country’s coast.

October 15, 2024 06:48 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.

Hotels

Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look

In early 2023, the world’s largest hotel chain will open its first safari lodge under the luxury JW Marriott brand in Kenya’s renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

October 26, 2022 09:00 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Le Dune Piscinas is located on Sardinia's Costa Verde.

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Spend the Night Amid Europe’s Tallest Sand Dunes

Serene and secluded, Le Dune Piscinas feels a world away from the typical Italian vacation hot spots.

January 22, 2025 09:21 AM

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Jenn Rice

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone

History + Culture

Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.

A chimp-saving conservationist, a child soldier turned tour guide, and a tradition-bucking fashion designer are helping to put sweet Salone on the travel map.

November 13, 2023 08:05 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Experience the British Isles with fewer crowds on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ fall sailing.

Cruise

The Best Small-Ship Cruises to Take This Fall

From Reykjavík to Dublin and across the Caribbean, these fall cruises include Afar-curated experiences designed for small groups.

The travel industry has a long way to go to reach its climate ambitions of net-zero by 2050, but these companies and destinations are stepping up to the challenge.

November 29, 2022 06:42 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Summer 2022

24 Hours in the World’s Greatest Cities

Photos depicting urban centers around the world, from a morning commute in Addis Ababa to a night out in Havana.

October 6, 2022 12:18 PM

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Sarika Bansal

A State cabin on the Eastern and Oriental Express with a velvet blue chair and couch and a table facing the window

Trains

11 Incredible Luxury Train Trips Around the World

Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.

August 26, 2025 02:20 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean

Whether you’re traveling with toddlers, teens, grandparents, or in-laws, these Caribbean retreats offer a balance of ocean and cultural adventures, plus endless opportunities for play.

December 30, 2023 10:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travelers who had hoped to visit Machu Picchu will need to cancel or postpone their plans.

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