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Weekend Getaways
Local Getaways: Escape to Santa Barbara, the American Riviera
Santa Barbara is a must-stop city on the Californian coastline between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
November 19, 2020 04:26 PM
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Tim Chester
Weekend Getaways
11 Easy Weekend Getaways in California—From Wine Country to Coastal Escapes
Take a much-needed break with one of these easy weekend getaways in California—you can taste wines, shuck oysters, go kayaking, visit a field of flowers, or even visit a tattoo museum.
July 29, 2025 10:20 AM
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Jessie Beck
Weekend Getaways
A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island
Hop on a ferry and 20 minutes later, you’ve traded Seattle streets for the best of the Pacific Northwest island life.
September 28, 2023 08:53 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Small Ship Cruises
Sailing the Coast of Maine on a Historic Windjammer
Windjammers are century-old multi-masted sailboats that have been reborn as cruise ships run by young captains keeping history intact.
August 17, 2022 09:48 PM
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Iona Brannon
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
Reuse and reduce where possible, but when it’s time to buy new ski gear, look at these Earth-approved options.
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
U.S. Beaches
The Ideal Outer Banks, North Carolina, Beach Vacation
Pair an island with an inlet town for a beach-to-bay, approved-by-locals week on the Carolina coast.
July 2, 2022 09:21 AM
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Anna Katherine Clemmons
River Cruises
On a Disney European River Cruise, Families Get Magic Minus the Mouse
Adventures by Disney, in partnership with AmaWaterways, is one of several options for family-friendly river cruises in Europe and beyond. A writer tested the experience out with her family—here’s what to expect.
October 27, 2022 04:31 PM
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Heather Greenwood Davis
Massachusetts
Overview
June 6, 2024 01:03 PM
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Weekend Getaway to Greenville, South Carolina
This South Carolina city is growing in all the right ways, while staying true to itself. Come to enjoy fast cars, slow bike rides, and inspired eats.
July 21, 2021 02:26 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Family Travel Gear, According to Well-Traveled Parents
AFAR’s parents (and their kids) tested strollers, diaper bags, and even toys on road trips and overnight flights to find the best family travel gear worth the investment.
August 10, 2023 04:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
Outdoor Adventure
The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado
With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.
February 26, 2024 12:31 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect, Beachy Weekend Getaway in Montauk, New York
Here’s how to spend a weekend eating, surfing, and meditating in Montauk.
July 16, 2021 03:11 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Road Trips
The Best Road Trips in the Midwest
These 12 road trips across the American Midwest highlight the region’s best drives, from Ohio’s Lake Erie coast to Wisconsin’s Driftless Area and Nebraska’s wide-open plains.
March 18, 2026 09:11 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Other
The Essential Guide to Nova Scotia
Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, untouched nature, and culinary trails lined with lobster in this coastal Canadian province.
February 19, 2020 10:32 AM
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Renee Suen
Expedition Cruises
5 Great Shore Excursions to Book While On an Alaskan Cruise
From cuddling sled-dog puppies to hiking Denali National Park, the best Alaska cruise itineraries mean more great ways to explore Alaska right now.
February 12, 2020 09:52 AM
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Anne Kalosh
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