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U.S. Beaches

The Joys of Cleaning Up a Beach on Vacation

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

May 21, 2019 02:40 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Hawai‘i

Overview

May 26, 2021 03:24 PM
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Andrea Rip
National Parks

How to Visit the National Parks During a Shutdown

The government shutdown puts your upcoming national park trip in peril. Now what?

January 4, 2019 03:42 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Hotels

The Most Anticipated European Hotel Openings of 2019

From a historic ship-turned-hotel docked in Edinburgh to the first Four Seasons in Greece, these are the 10 best new hotels opening across Europe in the new year.

December 20, 2018 05:44 PM
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Sandra Ramani
U.S. Beaches

Secluded Seaside Wonders of San Luis Obispo County, California

10 off-the-beaten-path beaches for relaxing and rejuvenating on the Golden State’s Central Coast.

Sponsored by Visit SLO CAL
The Future of Travel

What It’s Like to Get Back out in the World for the First Time

As countries around the world slowly start to reopen bars, restaurants, and public spaces from COVID-19 restrictions, what does it feel like to re-enter after being shut in for months?

June 4, 2020 05:13 PM
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Staff
Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Sleep on a Glacier in Denali’s New (and Only) Luxury Lodge

At Sheldon Chalet, you’ll wake up surrounded by Denali National Park.

July 4, 2018 01:26 PM
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Alex Schechter
Where to Go in Summer

Why You Should Visit Arizona During Its Hellish Summer Heat

Five reasons why it’s still worth taking a trip during the hottest part of the year.

July 17, 2018 12:05 PM
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Sara Button
Tips + News

Iceland to Hold Memorial for Glacier Lost to Climate Change

The nation’s former Okjökull Glacier is now just known as “Ok.”

July 24, 2019 03:51 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
LGBTQ Travel

Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses

An AFAR editor shares what it’s like to travel as a member of the LGBTQ community, both at home and abroad.

June 16, 2017 12:33 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Travel Insiders

Himalayan Dreamer: Jamshyd Sethna, founder, Shakti

Himalayan Dreamer: Jamshyd Sethna, founder, Shakti

December 13, 2016 11:41 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Travel Tales

Escape From the Modern World on a Pilgrim’s Path Through Japan

No crowds. No cosplay. Just temples, trees, and a warm bath at the end of the day on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route.

February 12, 2018 07:00 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Morocco

Overview

January 12, 2024 06:42 PM
Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in the Snow if You’re a Sun Person

There’s a winter wonderland for everyone—even if you hate the cold.

December 5, 2016 05:25 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Small Ship Cruises

Your New Favorite Place in Belize Is Just a Cruise Away

Cruising’s newest private island, Harvest Caye, provides an idyllic oasis redolent of Belize and a gateway to mainland adventures.

December 22, 2016 12:16 PM
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Anne Kalosh

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