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The entryway to the opulent grand Zwinger museum complex in Dresden, Germany

The Rich Heritage in This German Region Makes It a Must-Visit on Your Next Europe Holiday

Descend into ancient mine shafts, visit skilled woodcarvers, soar to the top of eastern Germany’s highest mountain, and soak up the charm of historic towns.

Sponsored by Hilton and the German National Tourist Board

An aerial view of the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway passing between limestone cliffs with a boat passing through it and some bushes on the sides

Cruise

For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece

Added bonus: It offers a passage to harder-to-reach areas of Greece from the Mediterranean Sea.

July 18, 2024 06:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Switzerland’s Glacier Express travels through the Alps between St. Moritz and Zermatt

Trains

Feel Like You’re in a Snow Globe on These Scenic Train Rides

Watch the snowy world pass by this winter from within a warm train car.

February 10, 2025 01:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is the award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Kalaya, an authentic Thai kitchen based out of Fishtown, Philadelphia.

Spring 2024

This East Coast City Is Bursting With Creative Energy Right Now

Four Philadelphia tastemakers, across its restaurant, hospitality, and arts scenes, explain why the city is worth a visit today.

May 7, 2024 02:08 PM

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Joseph Hernandez

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

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City has a red exterior and pitched roofs.

Hotels

Why Your Next Winter Escape Should Be Canada

Choose your own winter adventure in Canada—be it holiday markets, winter wonderland hikes, or an ice hotel—and base yourself at one of these standout hotels.

November 7, 2024 12:09 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Alaska Airlines plane ascending through the sky with some light clouds

Air Travel News

Flying Economy with Alaska Airlines This Summer? You Might Get a Free Upgrade

To court greater appreciation from fliers during what is predicted to be the busiest summer travel season on record, Alaska Airlines is giving away surprise upgrades.

May 30, 2024 08:03 AM

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Bailey Berg

View of Kelvingrove Park full of people enjoying the Scottish summer with the main building of Glasgow University on the top of the hill.

Where to Travel Next

This Crowd-Free Scottish City Offers Buzzy Restaurants, Free Museums, and Shaggy Highland Cows

Glasgow is turning 850 years old this year, but it’s more creative and forward-thinking than ever before.

August 20, 2025 09:28 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Are you staring overpriced airfares right in the nose?

Air Travel News

This Is Why Your Flights Are So Expensive Right Now

Air industry experts fill us in on the factors contributing to sky-high airfares and how to still find a good flight deal.

April 14, 2023 07:26 PM

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Barbara Peterson

River with blurred mountains in the background

Outdoor Adventure

5 Beautiful Multi-Day Hiking Adventures in the United States—No Tent Required

Experience national parks and renowned trails without worrying about accommodations.

April 9, 2024 07:44 PM

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Alisha McDarris

Surfer with a surfboard goes into the ocean in winter in the background of mountains. Flakstad, Lofoten islands/Norway - 04 may 2019

Winter Sports

Après Ski on a Beach? 10 Places Where You Can Hit the Slopes and Sand in the Same Day

From California to Spain, enjoy snow in the morning and ocean waves in the afternoon.

December 5, 2025 03:01 PM

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Andy Cochrane

Towering bluffs and sweeping sand dunes define the landscape at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan.

U.S. Beaches

You Don’t Need to Go to the East or West Coast for Some of the Best Beaches in the U.S.

Skip a coastal spot and head to the Midwest this summer.

June 6, 2025 11:24 AM

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Elaine Glusac

Cities We Love

How to Experience Buffalo’s Vibrant Arts and Architecture

From 20th-century masterpieces to contemporary murals, here are ways you can enjoy all the art, culture, and design in Buffalo—the other New York City.

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