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For surfing, stargazing, and slurping oysters, this is where to go in France on your summer vacation.

Storms are expected in large swaths of the country just in time for Thanksgiving. Here’s what travelers can expect and a step-by-step guide for what to do should your flight plans start to falter.

Alaska has the four largest national parks in the U.S.—and four more. Here’s everything you need to know for a visit to these famous (and less famous) natural wonders.

Montana, Wyoming, and Texas aren’t the only states where you can find a rich history of ranches that invite guests to ride horses, attend rodeos, go fishing, and make s’mores in the great outdoors.

Beyond the Neon Capital of the World’s casinos and nightlife lies a lesser-known side of Las Vegas, full of hidden restaurants, fascinating museums, outdoor adventures, and other secrets.

In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.

One writer recently sailed with Havila Voyages, an eco-friendly cruise line so confident that passengers will spot the dancing aurora borealis on select sailings that it offers a money-back guarantee.

Few people venture far beyond the parking lot, but less-crowded wonders await those who do.

In Estonia’s Soomaa National Park, you can basically walk on water.

While Japan is nearly 5,000 miles away from Canada, a new boutique inn outside of Vancouver has incorporated elements of that country’s strong minimalist aesthetic into its forest and bathhouse experience.

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

The Great American Outdoors Act will fund maintenance at national parks and other areas over the next five years.

The nation’s capital is full of hands-on museums, tasty food, and wide-open spaces perfect for family trips. These are the top things to do—and places to stay—whether it’s your first visit or 10th.

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