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Island-Hop on This Small-Ship Cruise in Hawai‘i

Escape the crowds and connect to the aloha spirit with award-winning UnCruise Adventures.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Driving through the Sahara Desert with Accessible Morocco Consultants, Morocco.

I’ve Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair—Here’s Who Made It Possible

After 20 years of traveling the world as a wheelchair user, Sophie Morgan highlights the people and operators making high-impact adventures more accessible.

March 20, 2026 11:13 AM

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Sophie Morgan

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Summer Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

May 31, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

National Parks

7 Incredible “Parkitechture” Spots in National Parks Across the U.S.

These nature-surrounded lodges, inns, and visitor centers have created a genre of their own.

March 2, 2026 04:41 PM

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Emily Pennington

Left: Fotos Bruno Carvalho - Reserva São Francisco do Perigara Fire (Onçafari); right: Rio Perdido - Center Bungalows

Reacting to wildfires from L.A. to the wetlands of Brazil and forests of Costa Rica, tourism groups are increasingly stepping in to help safeguard the places and communities they cherish.

February 4, 2026 07:21 PM

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Hannah Singleton

Stone exterior of the Ahwahnee in Yosemite

Hotels

7 Great Camps and Remote Lodges Across the United States

Be it a lodge in the Adirondacks or a hot springs resort in an old Colorado mining town, these upscale refuges will make any outdoor adventure more luxurious.

April 16, 2024 04:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A guest room at Firefall Ranch featuring a bed next to a fireplace and soaring windows

Hotel News + Openings

Coming to Yosemite National Park: New Outdoor-Focused Lodges and Glamping Resorts

One of the big challenges of visiting Yosemite National Park—in addition to the crowds—is the relatively limited accommodations. But that’s about to change with several new openings.

May 7, 2024 12:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

These 3 Tours Get You (Responsibly) Close to Grizzlies, Polar Bears, and Even Rare Spirit Bears

These guides will get you as safely (and ethically) close to a bear as possible.

October 3, 2025 01:02 PM

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Susan Portnoy

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Photograph Wildlife, According to a Safari Guide

Knowing the fundamentals of your camera and shooting at the right time of day can help yield some professional-level images.

March 7, 2023 03:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge

Safari

Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism

All the tools, pointers, and inspiration you need to plan your next ethical animal adventure.

June 11, 2022 05:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia

There’s no shortage of luxury lodges, urban retreats, and pretty beach houses in Oz—but these are our favorites, from coast to coast.

January 20, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

This suite at Forestis in Italy's Dolomites region features a private balcony with mountain views.

Hotels We Love

11 Stunning Ski Lodges and Resorts Around the World to Book This Winter

Here’s where to go in Canada, Japan, and across Europe for pristine powder, plus fondue, hot springs, and more après-ski fun.

October 14, 2025 09:27 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Jaguar rewilding in Caiman Ecological Refuge, in Brazil's Pantanal.

Safari

Venturing into Brazil’s Pantanal Region on a Jaguar Safari

In the Brazilian wetlands, we track jaguars and hyacinth macaws on a wildlife conservation tour in the same time zone as New York City.

October 17, 2022 01:45 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

three zebras in the foreground eating grass and a few more in the background alongside some trees in Kenya

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