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AFAR Photo Awards 2019

We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.

July 31, 2019 10:36 AM

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Staff

Praia da Adraga is on the edge of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal.

International Beaches

For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.

April 7, 2026 05:04 AM

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Lottie Gross

Exterior of the Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels in Vancouver for a Truly Local Stay

Find the perfect hotel for your visit to this dreamy British Columbia city.

December 28, 2022 08:38 PM

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Ann Shields

Tips + News

France Needs to Confront Its Racial History, Says New Immigration Museum Director

The country must confront its colonial past to conquer present racial injustice.

March 15, 2021 02:32 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Cities We Love

The Best New Restaurants in Copenhagen

Just when it seemed this foodie city couldn’t get any more delicious, a new round of restaurants, wine bars, and bakeries took flight.

December 2, 2021 05:14 PM

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Lisa Abend

Nashville is justifiably popular among fans of music, food, and a good time.

Cities We Love

48 Tongue-Tingling, Ear-Busting Hours in Nashville

A great weekend features hot chicken and live music, sure, but don’t miss these other essential Nashville experiences.

January 20, 2023 03:30 PM

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Tim Chester

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Books

21 of the Most Entertaining Audiobooks for Your Next Road Trip or Flight

Laugh-out-loud memoirs, poignant novels, and family-friendly tales are among the picks for our favorite audiobooks to listen to on your next long drive or flight.

August 25, 2023 05:52 PM

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Shannon Reed

Travel for Good

G Adventures Connects Travelers to Local Communities on a Deeper Level

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series looks at a company that ensures travelers’ dollars benefit the communities they visit.

January 21, 2022 01:26 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia

Health + Wellness

A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat

Hidden on a 14-acre property in the beach-fronted jungles of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Palmaia encourages guests to look inward and connect with the region’s otherworldly beauty.

January 9, 2023 08:58 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?

Trains

East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades

The Biden Administration has signed off on $16 billion in improvements along the Northeast Corridor. Here’s what that means for rail routes in the region.

November 9, 2023 06:23 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

An Intimate Street Food Tour Is the Best Way to Get an Authentic Taste of Delhi

Even the most intrepid and independent travelers benefit from a guide now and then.

June 21, 2019 01:43 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best New Restaurants in Paris Right Now (2018)

The best 2018 openings in Paris include everything from a refined Pierre Hermé tea salon on the Left Bank to a neon-colored Asian canteen in the 11th arrondissement.

December 21, 2018 04:06 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Loyalty + Rewards

7 Spring Trips That Can Be Booked Entirely With Points and Miles

From a family trip to London to the beaches of South East Asia, there are some great spring vacation deals available—as long as you know where to look.

February 8, 2019 09:55 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hotels

How an Iconic Hotel Brand Has Captured Travelers’ Imagination for More Than a Century

When the iconic Raffles Singapore opened in 1887, it quickly became a glittery haven for well-heeled travelers, and later, a go-to brand for discerning globetrotters.

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