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Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.

U.S. Beaches

The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

June 25, 2024 08:54 AM

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Staff

Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.

Cities We Love

10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter

From cozy cafés to snowy adventures, Boston offers solo travelers a memorable winter escape.

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Permet, Albania and surroundings taken in May 2022

Travel for Good

Why Europe’s First Wild River National Park Matters to Us All

In March 2023, Albania slated 32,000 acres of the Vjosa river basin as a protected national park, prohibiting mining and dams. Will it lead the way for more tourism?

June 13, 2023 08:00 AM

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Naomi Tomky

Tips + News

Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals

Electric cars, meet your competition. Electric boats are on the way.

June 3, 2021 02:48 PM

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Mike Corder

National Parks

See America One State Park at a Time

No, not national parks. We’re touring 50 great state parks, from sea to shining sea.

September 15, 2020 09:18 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Outdoor Adventure

Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.

A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

How to Book a Commercial Flight From JFK on a 9-Seat Cessna

Cape Air kicks off service between New York and Nantucket this week on the twin-engine aircraft.

October 23, 2018 12:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

This Is the Happiest State in the U.S.

A new study from WalletHub ranks all 50 states on more than 30 metrics.

September 23, 2020 06:06 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

Enjoy These 13 Free Perks at Hotels Around the World

Vinyl libraries, fashion accessories, winter sleds, and free museum passes—hotels are getting creative with their complimentary perks.

October 24, 2024 08:06 AM

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Cat Sposato

Art + Architecture

South America Gets Its First Freestanding James Turrell Skyspace

Constructed using local materials, “Ta Khut” is set beachside at the luxury Uruguayan hotel Posada Ayana.

November 15, 2021 05:32 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Ocean Cruises

You Can Now Get a Smithsonian-Level Education at Sea on These Enriching Global Cruises

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

June 20, 2022 01:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

TripAdvisor Ends Ticket Sales to Attractions That Breed or Buy Dolphins and Whales

The travel site will immediately begin work to remove products that aren’t in line with its new rules.

October 2, 2019 02:50 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Boston Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club

Loyalty + Rewards

Inside the First Chase Sapphire Airport Lounge in the United States

The much-anticipated lounge debuts on May 16 in Boston Logan International Airport’s recently completed Terminal B to C Connector.

May 11, 2023 12:59 PM

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Paul Rubio

Shrimp and Crawdad boil - food piled on paper taped to table and people in line picking out what they want - paper plates

History + Culture

Where Does “Southern Hospitality” Come From—and What Does It Mean Today?

The term has a complex history and has evolved over the years.

October 31, 2023 03:48 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

Green booths and tables at Rise Mundelein Lounge

Bars + Nightlife

Indulge in (Legal) Weed at These 8 U.S. Cannabis Cafés

The recreational cannabis industry is budding across the country—but the issue of where to enjoy marijuana publicly is still a work in progress.

May 22, 2024 03:52 PM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

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