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The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”

Live like a local in San Diego by basing your stay at one of the city’s top neighborhood Airbnbs.

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

Huntington Beach has evolved from a sleepy surf town into a hopping vacation hub. A born-and-bred AFAR editor offers tips on the best beaches, how to avoid the crowds, and where to get a taste of local favorites old and new.

Get outside in the “Venice of the U.S.”, be it by paddleboard, airboat, or pool float.

The Brittany coastline offers plenty of empty beaches and characterful harbors. Sailing between them offers a new perspective.

Kyle and Katina Connaughton, the chef and farmer behind the Michelin-starred restaurant SingleThread, made their names championing Sonoma Valley’s rich agricultural bounty. Here’s where they play, beyond the kitchen and fields.

Contrary to popular belief, hiking, biking, and surfing aren’t the only things Santa Monicans do. There are countless ways to indulge in this Southern California city and, yes, make up for all those calories burned.

From intimate polar expedition cruises to sailing the Caribbean on a clipper ship, these independent brands are changing the way we think about cruising.

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These are the 10 best ranches and lodges for families in the American West.

Is it possible to curb climate change through travel? On a 10-day trip to Brazil’s endangered Atlantic Forest, writer Eric Weiner explores the tricky issue of volunteer vacations, one sapling at a time.

The Emerald Azzurra from Emerald Yacht Cruises—the new sister brand to Emerald Waterways—is a game-changer. Here’s why to put this new super yacht on your radar.