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How to Spend a Weekend in Quebec City Like a Quebecois

The city has the air of a historic European town, but a weekend here reveals its fresh, unique edge.

June 9, 2022 03:28 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

An aerial view of crowds lining the streets to watch the annual Pride Parade on Hennepin Avenue in Minnesota.

Family Travel

A Pride Month Guide to Minneapolis, According to a Local Family

Tips for outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and more all-ages fun, thanks to married violists and parents of two young children, Rebecca Albers and Maiya Papach

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

AFAR Advisor

How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards

Local vineyard owner Theodora R. Lee gives us the perfect guide for the lesser-known Anderson Valley wine region.

June 8, 2021 06:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Dine with epic views on an all-inclusive cruise onboard the <i>Silver Endeavour</i>.

Small Ship Cruises

These Are the Best All-Inclusive Cruises to Book in 2023

If you would rather pay more upfront and not rack up added charges while on board, consider these worry-free, all-inclusive sailings.

January 17, 2023 05:21 PM

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Fran Golden

Hillsides and water in Japan's Kyushu Island

Food + Drink

Japan Has 72 Microseasons. This Couple Wants to Help You Experience Them All From Their Countryside Kitchen

At Mirukashi Salon in Japan, Prairie Stuart-Wolff and Hanako Nakazato offer a model of hospitality and a way of living that centers seasonality.

June 3, 2025 12:02 PM

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Elena Valeriote

Cruise

The New Cruise Trend: Emerald Cruises’ Intimate, Stylish Superyachts

From private terraces to small ports and harbors, “Emerald Azzurra"—and soon “Emerald Sakara"—are the chic, at-sea experiences of your dreams.

June 2, 2022 11:22 AM

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Emerald Waterways

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Venture off the Tourist Trail in the Caribbean

Step away from the cruise port and explore these fascinating islands more intimately.

January 24, 2024 03:02 PM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.

National Parks

A New National Monument Has Been Named, Protecting a Civil Rights Legacy

The new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is the latest in a series of national monuments recognizing the civil rights movement.

July 26, 2023 03:52 PM

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Bailey Berg

Thousands of Fireflies Will Create a Spectacular Light Show in the Great Smoky Mountains

The lottery to obtain one of the limited spots to witness the phenomenon opens soon.

April 24, 2024 12:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Why Japan’s Tohoku Region is an Underrated Place to See Cherry Blossoms

With delicious sushi, an Edo-era castle, and thousands and thousands of cherry trees, the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan makes for an off-the-beaten-path dream trip.

Sponsored by Japan National Tourism Organization

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet the Natural Wine Rebels Transforming France’s Loire Valley

It may seem like nothing changes in the Loire Valley, where the grand châteaux and rolling vineyards have existed for centuries. But beneath that tranquility, a wine revolution is growing.

December 9, 2019 12:24 PM

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Emma John

On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.

Sustainable Travel

Climate Change Is Here. Are National Parks Ready?

Parks enthusiasts should be prepared for unpredictable weather—but that’s no reason not to enjoy these iconic destinations.

April 19, 2024 09:54 AM

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Hannah Singleton

A high view of people canoeing on a lake surrounded by trees in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in Minnesota.

Water Sports

12 Stunning Lake Getaways from the Twin Cities

In driving distance of Minneapolis and St. Paul, these Minnesota lakes have the perfect adventure for everyone.

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