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U.S. Beaches

Where to Find Sun, Surf, and Seafood on the Jersey Shore

From fun and funky to classy and refined, there’s a beach for every person in the Garden State.

June 2, 2025 05:03 AM

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Rachel Chang

View or Lucerne's Old Town on the river bank.

Destination Spotlight

Where Locals Go in Switzerland in Winter

Fondue nights, snowy hikes, and alpine views locals love.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Tswalu's Loapi Tented Camp is composed of six private safari homes.

Hotels We Love

The 20 Best African Safari Camps

These African safari camps stand out for more than their design, location, and superlative hospitality—they’re all leaving a positive impact on their destinations.

August 24, 2023 07:01 PM

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Jane Broughton

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Hotels

Behind the Scenes at the Cannes Film Festival’s Buzziest Hotel

The newly reimagined Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, is ready for its close-up.

May 11, 2023 09:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Outdoor Adventure

Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem

The prairie is disappearing, but these seven parks and preserves are working to protect a biodiverse habitat filled with bison, pronghorn, prairie dogs, and plenty of homesteader history.

August 29, 2024 03:00 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

People sitting and sub bathing on docks and boats at the La Banchina restaurant in Copenhagen's Refshaleøen neighborhood with a red building and sloped power plant in the background.

Cities We Love

The 6 Essential Copenhagen Neighborhoods—and What to See, Do, and Eat There

Escape the crowds in central Indre By or venture out to hip Refshaleøen and ultramodern Nordhavn. This is your complete guide to Copenhagen’s must-visit neighborhoods.

August 27, 2024 06:45 PM

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Lisa Abend

Airside Terrace at the new Centurion Lounge at Atlanta International Airport

Air Travel News

Outdoor Terraces, Soul Food, and a Whiskey Bar: AmEx Opens Its Largest Airport Lounge Yet in Atlanta

AFAR got a first look inside the new Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

February 16, 2024 11:37 AM

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Paul Rubio

History + Culture

Calling all European History Buffs: These Are the Tours You Need to Be Taking

All over the continent, Context Travel’s tours bring the past to life.

July 30, 2019 02:12 PM

Art + Culture

5 Music Festivals Worth Traveling For

These global weekenders offer top music and good times—but also a strong sense of place.

February 8, 2024 06:15 PM

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Tim Chester

History + Culture

Spain’s Parador Hotels Let You Sleep Where Royalty Ruled and Battles Ensued

The government has converted 97 significant buildings into boutique hotels up and down the country, making for a history-rich road trip.

October 9, 2019 06:28 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

You can enjoy the outdoor pools at Szechenyi even in the winter.

History + Culture

The Essential Guide to Budapest’s Thermal Baths

This plunge primer will dampen your fears about coed nudity, tipping, and mean masseuses.

March 14, 2024 02:38 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Art + Architecture

10 New Buildings Every Architecture Buff Should See This Year

These design-driven museums and hotels—plus a library, airport, and aquarium—are practically works of art.

September 23, 2024 03:18 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The moist, but well-drained soil of the Netherlands provides the perfect growing conditions for tulips.

Natural Wonders

Tulips, Cherry Blossoms, Lavender: 13 Beautiful Flower Blooms Around the World Worth Traveling For

These are some of the best places across the globe to get your flower fix.

March 6, 2025 03:58 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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