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Natural Wonders

How to Glamp Under the Midnight Sun in Norway This Summer

Stay in a traditional Sami tent—or lavvu—outfitted with fine linens while exploring the archipelago.

May 23, 2019 04:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

Photo Essays

These Adorable Photos of Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins Will Warm Your Heart

An award-winning photographer’s new book gives a rare glimpse at how emperor penguin colonies manage to thrive on the southernmost continent on Earth.

November 16, 2018 06:06 PM

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Sarah Buder

The guest rooms at Eaton DC were designed to impart a down-to-earth vibe with midcentury influences.

Hotels

This New Hotel Brand Has a Strong Mission for Social Change

The “Resistance-chic” Eaton Workshop is part hotel, part coworking space and has locations opening in Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong in September.

August 30, 2018 12:05 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Washington State

Trailing only California, Washington is the USA’s second-biggest wine-producing state—and these half-dozen Washington wineries offer some of the finest pours around.

November 17, 2021 07:14 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

Road Trips

The Complete Guide to Taking an RV Road Trip in the U.S.

For travelers who are ready to hit the road in a recreational vehicle, these are the resources you will need to get rolling.

October 6, 2020 12:59 PM

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Michelle Baran

September / October 2021

The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard

These visionaries are a force for good in the travel industry.

April 13, 2021 09:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.

Hotels

These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip

Plan your trip to Asia around one of these exciting new retreats across seven destinations, from the Maldives to Mongolia.

October 28, 2022 05:33 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Islands

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

A cruise ship parked in arctic ice with people walking around it.

Expedition Cruises

9 Things to Know Before Going on an Arctic Cruise

From the key to staying warm to expecting the unexpected, here’s what you should know before visiting the polar north by boat.

October 26, 2022 10:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

The main Trailhead Lodge at Brush Creek Ranch has 19 rooms.

Hotels We Love

For a Wild West Adventure, Head to These 10 Family-Friendly Ranches and Lodges

These are the 10 best ranches and lodges for families in the American West.

April 28, 2023 06:44 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

15 Best Colorado Hotels to Book in 2023

Whether you want to dine out in Denver or hike a famed fourteener, these hotels encourage you to explore the state in some unconventional ways.

April 21, 2023 03:55 PM

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Allyson Reedy

Islands

Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

May 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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