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Winter 2024

Traveling to Oman? Don’t Miss These Essential Things to Do

Bustling capitals, rugged mountains, and expansive deserts—there’s no shortage of things to do in Oman.

December 5, 2023 01:33 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Road Trips

Road-Trip Through California’s Asian American Women’s History

Follow the legacy of Hollywood stars, activists, and pioneers who fought racism from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

March 8, 2022 03:31 PM

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Kaila Yu

Style + Design

Ask a Local: Where Should I Shop in Santa Monica?

An insider’s take on the best shopping on the Westside.

May 19, 2021 01:24 PM

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Jane Sung

Family Travel

New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now

A new Marvel realm arrives—just in time for an influx of new visitors.

June 2, 2021 11:13 PM

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Tim Chester

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

Ocean Cruises

7 Caribbean Cruises We Love

These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.

October 27, 2023 03:04 PM

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Fran Golden

Driving through the Sahara Desert with Accessible Morocco Consultants, Morocco.

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair—Here’s Who Made It Possible

After 20 years of traveling the world as a wheelchair user, Sophie Morgan highlights the people and operators making high-impact adventures more accessible.

March 20, 2026 11:13 AM

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Sophie Morgan

COVID + Travel

Should I Go Home for the Holidays?

AFAR editors reflect on the challenges faced—and decisions made—regarding this year’s less-than-festive season.

December 10, 2020 12:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotel News + Openings

Aspen’s Newest Hotel Wants to Feel Like Your Private Mountain House

White Elephant Aspen, the first mountain property from the East Coast hotel brand, opens on June 15 in Aspen’s quieter West End neighborhood.

May 28, 2026 06:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

Yosemite Is Thriving This Spring

Between the return of red-legged frogs and a particularly good waterfall season, this spring is the time to go to the fan-favorite national park.

May 8, 2019 09:39 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas

The Camí de Cavalls is a finca-to-finca walk on the underrated island of Menorca.

March 19, 2026 05:51 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Food + Drink

These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France

Fall is the perfect time to visit rolling-hill vineyards and award-winning wineries, from the Willamette Valley to the Finger Lakes.

September 19, 2025 12:06 PM

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Justin Goldman

The best Airbnbs in Costa Rica take advantage of the country's abundant nature and unbeatable views.

Hotels

From Surf Towns to Cloud Forests, These Are Costa Rica’s Dreamiest Airbnbs

The best way to embrace the country’s pura vida is by staying in one of these nature-surrounded rental properties.

April 16, 2024 06:18 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

2 Red Adirondack chairs overlooking grasslands national park, saskatchewan, canada

Off The Tourist Trail

Dig for Fossils and Stargaze in a National Park on a Road Trip Through an Underrated Canadian Province

You can stay at a former convent, climb to a landlocked lighthouse on a hill, and dig for dinosaur fossils on this road trip through Saskatchewan.

November 6, 2025 01:45 PM

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Billie Cohen

Spring 2025

Surfing Isn’t out of Reach for Blind Travelers. Here’s How I Made it Happen in Hawai‘i

A blind traveler heads to Hawai‘i to catch some waves— and finds a memorable surfing partner in the process.

May 12, 2025 02:19 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Trains

Travel to the Early 1900s on This Glamorous Train Journey Along Vietnam’s Scenic Coast

The Vietage luxury train is Vietnam’s best-kept secret.

August 26, 2025 02:07 PM

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Anna Haines

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