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Why Island-Hopping in the Cayman Islands Is the Trip You Need Now

Discover the secluded charms of The Sister Islands: Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Sponsored by The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

The Ultimate Ways to Discover Alaska’s Vast Wilderness

The least populous state in the U.S. is also home to some of the country’s most wondrous natural landscapes. Choose one of the following ways to see it—or opt for all three.

May 31, 2018 05:59 PM

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Miranda Smith

A snowy landscape as seen through an igloo-style bubble hotel room, with a grey linen covered bed.

Outdoor Adventure

Hot Take: Glamping Is Better in the Winter

This winter, snuggle up in one of these insanely cozy bubbles, pods, cabins, and geodesic domes.

January 3, 2025 11:04 AM

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Maggie Fuller

A person in a canoe and a larger boat in the background sailing in India's tropical Kerala region with plentiful palm trees lining the shores

Cruise

8 of the Most Exciting Cruise Destinations in 2025

We’ve rounded up some of the most amazing places to visit by sea in the coming year—from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to Albania, from New Guinea to Northwest Greenland.

January 29, 2025 07:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Camping

The Ultimate Camping Checklist for a Comfy Night Under the Stars

Plus a detailed, downloadable version that you can use for your next campout

May 13, 2025 01:59 PM

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Jessie Beck

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Expedition Cruises

The Best Cruise Lines You’ve Never Heard Of

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

February 8, 2022 04:34 PM

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Fran Golden

AFAR Advisor

Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers

Luxury travel advisor Jody Bear on memorable experiences, great hotels, and overcoming challenging times.

March 12, 2020 11:07 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

10 Luxury Resorts in the U.S. the Whole Family Will Love

From curated eco-adventures to game nights and child-sized robes, these hotels are designed for every member of your family.

Sponsored by AFAR Partners

Outdoor Adventure

In Southern California, Skip the Road Trip, Take the Boat Trip

Make a splash with these four water-friendly routes through Southern California.

April 20, 2023 06:50 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

National Parks

7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing

From jaw-dropping mountains and canyons to fossils and sand dunes, here’s where to soak in the Centennial State’s protected natural wonders.

May 22, 2026 12:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska

Astrotourism

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.

You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.

August 19, 2025 02:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Beks Ndlovu, Founder of African Bush Camps

The boundary-breaking founder of an up-and-coming safari lodge company brings travelers closer to the natural beauty of his homeland.

September 27, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Epic Trips

In Fiji, Preserving an Underwater Paradise—One Tree at a Time

It all starts with a mangrove sapling at Nanuku Resort on Viti Levu.

March 29, 2023 05:40 PM

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Tim Chester

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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