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Outdoor Adventure

Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction

The Epic Discovery “ultimate playground” includes zip lines, aerial bridges, and interactive exhibits.

June 16, 2016 02:17 PM

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Matt Villano

Children peaking over a fence at Alisanal Ranch.

Family Travel

A California Wine Country Guide for Families

From grape-stomping to guided hikes, these ideas prove wine country can be fun for kids, too.

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The Future of Travel

Your Guide to Avoiding the Crowds in 5 Popular Places

Take a closer look at how some of the world’s most popular destinations are coping with overtourism—and learn a few ways you can travel more conscientiously.

September 25, 2018 05:01 PM

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Sara Button

Tips + News

You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District

In parts of the city’s historic Gion neighborhood, residents are enforcing a photography ban in response to impolite behavior from travelers.

October 30, 2019 02:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

Hidden Boarding Pass Perks You Probably Never Knew Existed

You can score free ski tickets, free wine tastings, discounted museum tickets, and more. Who knew?

October 25, 2018 06:01 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Food + Drink

Meet the Woman Behind Maui’s Best Doughnuts

With vibrant hair and a personality to match, Madame Donut proves just as delicious as her signature treats.

November 14, 2019 06:43 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Cape Town Is in a Massive Drought—Here’s Why You Should Still Visit

The South African city is in a water crisis, but it still needs your tourism. Here’s what to know before you go.

March 20, 2018 05:34 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Solo Travel

An Epic Solo Trip to French Polynesia

Nikon photographer Flash Parker documents the epic beauty of French Polynesia using the new Nikon D7500.

Sponsored by Nikon

Museums + Galleries

Chicago’s New Architecture Center Is an Essential Stop for Design Lovers

The Chicago Architecture Center now makes its home in the last skyscraper designed by midcentury modernism pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. AFAR got a behind-the-scenes tour.

August 29, 2018 06:09 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Photo Essays

These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart

An award-winning photographer’s new book gives a rare glimpse at how emperor penguin colonies manage to thrive on the southernmost continent on Earth.

November 16, 2018 06:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel Tales

What It’s Actually Like to Be a Rock Star on Tour

Drummer Adam Levin of the X Ambassadors on life on the road and early morning cheeseburgers

March 30, 2017 06:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali

More than 6 million tourists visited Bali last year, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo has an ambitious plan to boost tourism and create “10 new Balis.”

August 14, 2019 04:57 PM

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Karin Laub

Air Travel News

What Ants Are Teaching Us About Boarding Airplanes

By studying the insects’ ability to cover ground and avoid obstacles with uncanny efficiency, airlines are learning how to get passengers into their seats—and in the air—quicker.

May 23, 2018 04:11 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

Health + Wellness

5 Ways to Refresh at the Caribbean’s Ultimate Holistic Wellness Spot

Located on a secluded crescent shore in Saint Lucia, BodyHoliday pairs a beach vacation with an abundance of activities and well-curated spa offerings to renew body, mind, and soul.

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