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5 Places to Travel for Music and the Best Ways to Experience It

Some of the world’s most melodious destinations are featured in a new video by the United States Tour Operators Association. We took a closer look.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

History + Culture

The Side of Monaco Most Travelers Don’t See

Beyond the casino-and-Porsche clichés is a rich multilingual culture, the Monégasque.

October 4, 2022 12:03 PM

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Mark Ellwood

kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City

Tour these U.S. cities by kayak for a fresh perspective.

March 20, 2025 10:54 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

Art + Culture

6 Destinations Where You Can Relive the Romance of Famous Love Stories

Great love stories don’t just unfold on the page or screen—they’re shaped by the places where they happen.

February 10, 2025 05:33 PM

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Becca Blond

Outdoor Adventure

AutoCamp’s Airstream-Fueled Version of Glamping Is Now Open on Cape Cod

The luxury camping outfitter, which offers tents and pod suites in addition to Airstreams, opened its first East Coast location on April 1, 2021.

April 1, 2021 03:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall

Natural Wonders

Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

September 20, 2023 04:40 PM

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Terry Ward

The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall

Where to Go in Fall

Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.

From Alaska to Arkansas, here’s where to go for perfect fall vibes.

August 1, 2025 03:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Exterior of a mansion with leaves growing on the staircase

Hotels

You Can Now Rent the Villa From The White Lotus on Airbnb

The Noto villa that Daphne and Harper visited is open for bookings.

January 20, 2023 02:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Rockley is just steps from the beach on Barbados and is lined with yellow lounge umbrellas.

Hotels

My Favorite New Caribbean Hotel Is Less Than 300 Steps From the Ocean—and Only Costs $223 a Night

A seasoned Caribbean traveler learns why the Rockley in Barbados is so much more than a beach getaway.

February 21, 2025 12:03 PM

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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

Other

The Essential Guide to New Brunswick

Visit this wide-ranging province for outdoor adventure, historic sites, delicious seafood, and scenic sand dunes, sea caves, and rock towers.

February 19, 2020 12:22 PM

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Barbara Peck

Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Why You Should Bring Your Appetite, Your Swimsuit, and Your Camera to Dubrovnik

AFAR Ambassador Charissa Fay explored Croatia’s coastal stunner with the Nikon Z 7.

December 13, 2018 11:37 AM

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Nikon

Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula can be explored on foot or by kayak.

Winter 2023

Eclectic Art, Fresh Seafood, and Wild Landscapes—Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Tasmania

Across this secluded and beautiful island state near Melbourne, irreverence and experimentation reign.

December 1, 2022 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Aerial view of the fjords around Bodo, Norway.

In the Magazine

Why This Nordic Country Should Be at the Top of Your Travel Bucket List

Greener travel ideas invite visitors to explore Norway’s Arctic culture, world-class restaurants, and famous fjords in new ways.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Laura Hall

Delano Miami Beach pool surrounded by palm trees

Hotel News + Openings

Miami’s South Beach Sees the Return of a Landmark Hotel After a 6-Year Closure

The Delano Miami Beach returns with new rooms, dining concepts, and a members club—and locals are already taking notice.

May 1, 2026 02:05 PM

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Matt Meltzer

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