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Journey to the Geographical Center of North America

Since 1932, the tiny town of Rugby, North Dakota, has claimed to be the geographical center of North America. But as with most things, the truth depends on who’s telling it.

March 25, 2024 09:20 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet Your New Favorite Summer Wines (for Under $20)

Stock these eight international bottles for the last few delicious weeks of summer.

August 18, 2017 01:45 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Founder’s Note

Looking to the Future With the Leaders of Travel

AFAR’s co-founder reflects on the value of forward-thinking and the latest class of the Travel Vanguard.

October 2, 2018 02:56 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Loyalty + Rewards

Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is the Only Travel Credit Card You Need

With great travel protections and points that transfer to over a dozen airline and hotel partners, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best travel credit card around.

June 25, 2021 03:52 PM

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Eric Rosen

AFAR Advisor

Here’s What Makes the Crew of This Cruise Line Exceptional

AmaWaterways hires and trains crew members to help guests feel like family. This is the experience that results.

January 8, 2020 01:45 PM

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AmaWaterways

LGBTQ Travel

How to Support LGBTQ+ Businesses on a Trip to Minnesota

From soccer bars and charming, small-town inns to drag brunches and farm-to-table dining, here’s how you can shop small and explore queer communities when you visit the state.

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Family Travel

A Lowcountry Family Getaway to Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina

Luxury abounds at the sprawling Montage Palmetto Bluff, but the resort’s best assets are the waterways and wildlife across 20,000 acres of South Carolina Lowcountry.

January 7, 2021 03:48 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Art + Culture

9 Vintage Photographs of Historic New Orleans

A trip back through the archives proves that The Big Easy has always been hauntingly beautiful.

February 1, 2018 12:30 PM

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Miranda Smith

Loyalty + Rewards

Which Credit Card Is Better: Chase Sapphire Preferred or Chase Sapphire Reserve?

How to decide between the Chase Sapphire Preferred’s sign-up bonus and the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s valuable perks.

June 21, 2021 03:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

Festivals + Events

Why You Should Be Excited About San Miguel de Allende’s Food Festival

This is where to get in on the culinary revolution happening in Mexico.

July 6, 2016 12:56 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Air Travel News

7 Exciting New Airline Routes Coming to the Caribbean This Winter

Thanks to these new Caribbean flights, it’s about to get so much easier to arrange a warm-weather getaway this winter.

September 25, 2019 03:25 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Spring 2022

Birding Around the World: A Beginner’s Guide

All around the world, bird tours and trips are taking flight. Inside, your go-to guide on how to bird, where to bird, and what gear to buy.

May 3, 2022 08:25 PM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Art + Culture

This Overlooked Ski Resort is Actually One of America’s Best

Idaho’s Sun Valley serves up great skiing in an amazing location with a singular vibe. Here’s why to go.

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