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Sail Alaska’s Coastline on a New Luxury Ship

Sail past glaciers, hike rugged trails, and spot whales along Alaska’s stunning Pacific coastline aboard a new ship built for immersive exploration.

Sponsored by Explora Journeys

Travel Tales

In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka hadn’t seen her dad in years. So she headed to Bali for what she thought would be a chill reunion. He had something else in mind.

July 6, 2021 11:30 PM

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Atsuko Okatsuka

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hikes in Arizona (They’re Not All in the Grand Canyon)

With trails through canyons, lava tubes, deserts, and even ancient ruins, Arizona’s diverse landscape is a hiker’s paradise.

January 14, 2020 09:49 AM

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Melanie Haiken

The Next List

8 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in New Zealand Right Now

Sculpture gardens, epic hiking trails, and food steeped in Māori history await.

September 19, 2024 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

Washington, D.C.’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

Venture beyond the Mall to explore the restaurants in Columbia Heights, the music scene at the Wharf, and the art in Blagden Alley.

January 5, 2022 12:32 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

This New Mexico Road Trip Is the Ultimate Introduction to the Land of Enchantment

Road Trips

The New Mexico Road Trip Itinerary That Takes You off the Beaten Path

Learn about Pueblo history, relax in healing hot springs, and, yes—eat green chile cheeseburgers.

August 21, 2023 08:04 PM

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Adam H. Graham

20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

Travel Tips + Etiquette

17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

December 15, 2023 09:30 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Take in the fresh air of Alaska’s wilderness

Outdoor Adventure

The Ultimate Nature-Lover’s Adventures for International Travel

When you’re looking for an adrenaline rush abroad in the great outdoors, let these expert tour operators take care of all the details.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Hotels

4 Hotels, 4 Distinct Adventures in the Arabian Desert

In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.

July 30, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Art + Culture

Where to Experience Culture in Aruba

Take a break from the beaches and head in search of the island’s cultural heritage, including an archaeological museum, a mural district, and a picturesque chapel.

April 25, 2022 12:38 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.

Holiday Travel

16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything

The memories from these experiences will last a lot longer than physical gifts.

November 1, 2022 10:19 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

This Little-Visited Island Nation Is Reopening for the First Time in 2 Years

Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, is (finally) reopening to tourism on July 1.

June 29, 2022 03:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Things to Do in Grenada

Leave the beaches behind and hike through the rain forest, tube down the river, scuba dive at a shipwreck, and more.

April 27, 2020 05:28 PM

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Terry Ward

The exterior of Smash Records next to other colorful buildings in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

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