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The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay

With sugary sands, turquoise waters, coral reefs, surf breaks, and more, Maui’s best beaches offer something for everyone.

March 20, 2024 11:32 AM

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Amanda Castleman

New Orleans, LA - Sep. 25, 2017: The National World War II Museum - a military history museum in New Orleans, LA. It is formerly called the D-Day Museum.

History + Culture

A History Buff’s Guide to U.S. Military Museums

In honor of those who served, stop by these museums around the country.

November 8, 2024 08:40 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Must-Visit Small Wine Towns in Italy

Surprise: They’re not all in Tuscany.

November 26, 2019 04:15 PM

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Laura Giannatempo

Air Travel News

Round-Trip Flights to New Zealand Are on Sale From $799

Air New Zealand has announced a number of special fares to the “Land of the Long White Cloud.”

August 30, 2019 01:31 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A long line at security at Denver airport

Air Travel News

How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.

Whether you want ample time to roam the terminal or prefer to get to the gate just as the plane is boarding, here’s when to arrive at the airport so that you don’t miss your flight.

November 1, 2024 12:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

View of Iberostar Selection Paraíso Lindo.

Hotels

Inside the Riviera Maya Resort Putting Nature First

Dive into cenotes, learn reef care at a coral lab, then unwind with Riviera Maya flavors and spa calm.

Sponsored by Iberostar

A group of four visitors walk over fossil-like hoodoos while exploring the badlands at Dinosaur Provincial Park

Destination Spotlight

Don’t Miss These UNESCO Sites of Alberta—Which Has More Than Any Other Province in Canada

These 5 (of 6) stunning, protected areas are within easy reach of Calgary.

November 13, 2025 01:22 PM

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Jennifer Malloy

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

<i>Fall for Greenville is just one annual festival on the city’s busy events schedule.</i>

Art + Culture

This City’s Cultural Scene Makes It One of the South’s Best-Kept Secrets

Nestled in South Carolina’s scenic Upstate region, Greenville is an emerging creative enclave that’s earned a well-deserved reputation as a noteworthy cultural hub.

Sponsored by Visit Greenville SC

Epic Trips

This Travel Booking Site Will Cover Your Stay at a Remote Greenland Hotel

Hotels.com is picking up the tab for March stays at the Ittoqqortoormiit Guesthouse in Greenland. It will only take a few flights and a helicopter ride to get there.

November 27, 2018 08:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Post-Omicron Travel Trends Reveal Major Shifts in Pandemic Attitudes

After weathering another winter spike in COVID cases, travelers are planning 2022 trips with a fervor unlike anything we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic.

February 11, 2022 06:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

Funny New Posters Depict Staying Home as a Travel Adventure

Taking her cue from old-fashioned promotional posters, a California artist unveils an ongoing series of hilarious lockdown-inspired posters.

April 3, 2020 02:07 PM

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Ann Shields

Nendaz boasts epic views of the Rhone Valley and is a great place to bring the whole family.

Where to Travel Next

The Family Getaway of Your Dreams Awaits in the Valais Region of Switzerland

A dad and veteran AFAR traveler checks out the scene in Nendaz, which offers all kinds of winter fun for everyone in your gang.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

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

Photo Essays

11 Photos From Around the World for Anyone Who Really, Really Loves Space

Photographer Robert Ormerod goes on his own galactic mission: to document stargazers and interplanetary dreamers around the world.

September 27, 2018 12:57 PM

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Sara Button

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