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Afar’s cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

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

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

Of course, you’ll want to ride a cable car and view the Golden Gate Bridge when you visit the City by the Bay, but to learn why people keep leaving their hearts here, hit the hills and explore this multifaceted place.

Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Park is a similar but less-crowded alternative to Mesa Verde National Park nearby.

Hike volcanoes, soak in hot springs, and explore lakeside villages.

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

Seashell-covered islands, lush trails, and historic lighthouses reveal the quieter, natural side of this Southwest Florida destination.

You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.

Everything you need to know about one of the world’s most populous cities.

Banff National Park is full of rugged mountain peaks, emerald lakes, and vast glaciers. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your time there.

Go ziplining or snorkeling in the land of wild jungles and coral reefs.

And what’s the difference between a submarine and submersible? All your questions answered following the recent “Titan” wreck.

It’s actually more complicated than you think.