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People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Food + Drink

The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil

Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.

August 19, 2024 01:30 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

How Outdoor Spaces in the U.S. Are Becoming More Accessible

A new movement balancing preservation and accessibility empowers people with disabilities to more easily explore national parks and public lands.

August 28, 2023 01:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Hundreds of horses stampede down a dirt road surrounded by green grass and a small creek at the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado.

Stay Here Next

Why This 100-Year-Old Ranch in Colorado Is One of America’s Most Coveted Stays

For the past 105 years, the C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado, has been teaching travelers—and their families—how to live their best western life.

August 9, 2024 01:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Actor and TV host Alan Cumming has a new entertainment venture, this time focused on bringing you relaxation while flying.

“Traitors U.S.” host Alan Cumming dishes on airport lounges, the essential preflight cocktail, and his new partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

March 27, 2025 03:43 PM

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Cat Sposato

Hiking + Cycling

The Great Way to See Canada’s Scenic Beauty That Many Travelers Miss

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

March 20, 2025 03:09 PM

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Steve Lyons

Interior shot of the Bungalows by Homestead Modern looking out to the Mojave Desert

Hotels

This New Midcentury Modern Desert Escape in Joshua Tree Is the Perfect Winter Getaway

Experience midcentury modern style and the resilient beauty of Joshua trees on an eccentric New Age campus at the Bungalows by Homestead Modern.

October 26, 2022 05:29 PM

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Mae Hamilton

You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.

Holiday Travel

Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel

Hitting the road in lieu of heading to the dinner table can result in some unforgettable Thanksgiving memories.

October 25, 2022 07:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

The First Space Hotel Could Open as Soon as 2025

In addition to being afforded some epic views, guests of the modular space station would dine and walk around—thanks to artificial gravity.

June 7, 2022 03:01 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

The Shore House Pool at sunset at the Hotel del Coronado in California

Hotels

12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around

Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.

February 14, 2025 12:54 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

This Earth-Friendly Exhibit Is Made for Your Instagram

Artists tackle climate change, overfishing, and other serious issues at a new art exhibition.

September 13, 2019 03:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Health + Wellness

Inside the New Waterfront Spa on New York’s Governors Island

The QC NY spa is now open—and AFAR got a sneak peek inside.

May 31, 2022 12:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

5 Ways to Relax and Soak Up Culture at Charm City’s Top Boutique Hotels

These urban retreats offer the perfect mix of exploration and escape for a well-balanced trip in Baltimore.

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