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Summer 2025

How a Failed Fishing Trip Changed My Appreciation for Family Traditions

At Oregon’s Timothy Lake, three generations of anglers carry on a family tradition.

August 7, 2025 03:55 PM

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Chris Colin

Hotels

11 Tiny Vacation Homes You Can Rent

From Massachusetts to Alaska, here are teensy-tiny rental properties to add to your littlest wish list.

September 14, 2020 07:00 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A villa at Soneva Secret in the Maldives with thatched roofs and a waterslide.

Stay Here Next

For an Ultra-Private Getaway, This New Luxury Resort Is the Only Hotel on This Remote Maldives Island

Soneva Secret in the Maldives offers overwater villas, world-class dining, and the utmost privacy.

October 29, 2024 05:25 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Art + Culture

Got 3 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tell Your Travel Tale

In season two of “Travel Tales by AFAR,” we’re featuring stories from some of our favorite people: our readers.

May 17, 2021 12:43 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Outdoor Adventure

You Need to Get Yourself Into a Floating Sauna This Summer

The Scandinavian practice of turning a sauna into a boat is growing across the USA, from California to Maine.

May 28, 2026 12:06 PM

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Kelly Magyarics

Tips + News

Airbnb Lists “The Royal Tenenbaums” House for Just $20 per Night

This Memorial Day weekend, two people will get to check into the NYC house featured in the Wes Anderson film. Here’s how to book the one-time-only listing.

May 24, 2021 07:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Elderly woman relaxing in rooftop swimming pool with Wheelchair and city skyline view and wheelchair, dubai, united arab emirates

Accessible Travel

What Hotels Get Wrong (and Right) About Accessible Design, From Disabled Travelers

Hotels, listen up: ADA compliance alone often falls short—this is how you should be designing for real guests.

December 18, 2025 04:39 PM

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Kelly Dawson

A split image of United's new Airbus A321neo planes with the new, larger overhead bins on the left, and rows of seats from the back on the right

Air Travel News

New Snack Areas, Sleek Lighting, and Bigger Bins: A First Look at United’s Brand-New Planes

If you fly with United, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll get to experience the airline’s newly unveiled Airbus A321neo planes. Here’s what’s in store when you do.

December 5, 2023 04:34 PM

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Chris Dong

A mountain biker taking a spin on one of Breckenridge’s wooded trails.

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Hike, Bike, and Stargaze in Breckenridge

From a wildflower festival to guided Dark Sky hikes, enjoy your summer days and nights outdoors in this Colorado mountain town.

A new class of stylish trains debuting in 2026 promises immersive interiors, elevated dining, and scenic journeys across Europe and Asia.

March 2, 2026 04:21 PM

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Jessica Puckett

Presley’s Place was an early model for other airports around the country.

Longreads

What Are Sensory Rooms—And Why Do They Matter So Much?

Sensory rooms date back to the 1970s, but have grown in number in recent years.

December 4, 2024 12:57 PM

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Matt Villano

Natural Wonders

How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower This December

The brightest meteor shower of the year peaks on Monday, December 13.

October 28, 2021 03:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.

Expedition Cruises

9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

Books

Airbnb Lists a House Fit for Winnie-the-Pooh in the Original Hundred Acre Wood

No Heffalumps or Woozles allowed.

September 14, 2021 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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