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5 Ways to Explore the British Virgin Islands Off the Beaten Path

Hike, sail, and snorkel your way through the BVI’s wild side.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

A hill villa at the Maxx Royal Bodrum in Türkiye with a private infinity-edged pool facing the sea.

Inside Türkiye’s Most Glamorous New Resort

The luxurious new Maxx Royal Bodrum offers world-class design, gourmet dining, and a secluded Aegean location ideal for both relaxation and high-energy nightlife.

October 11, 2024 12:33 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Where to Travel Next

8 Unmissable Places in California to Make the Most of Your Trip

California dreaming? Make it a reality at one or more of these unmissable spots.

December 1, 2023 01:02 PM

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Dana Rebmann

The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

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Outdoor Adventure

Island-Hop on This Small-Ship Cruise in Hawai‘i

Escape the crowds and connect to the aloha spirit with award-winning UnCruise Adventures.

Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi

An aerial view of Prince of Wales Island including bodies of water dotted by forest covered land

Cruise News

View Humpback Whales, Kayak Lakes, and Visit Totem Poles at This New Indigenous-Owned Alaska Cruise Port

Located on Prince of Wales Island, the new port is the second Native-owned cruise port in Alaska and will welcome cruise lines including Seabourn, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas.

May 16, 2024 07:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

Nayara Bocas del Toro Panama hotel aerial view of overwater villas, mangrove island and ocean

Hotels We Love

15 Dreamy Overwater Bungalows Around the World—From the Arctic to the Tropics

Sleep over (and under!) lagoons in the Maldives, Belize, Indonesia, and one special spot in Swedish Lapland.

February 14, 2024 10:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.

Fall 2023

How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean

AFAR hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her first surfing lesson, how Hawai‘i is taking big steps to protect its oceans, and what the state means to her.

November 14, 2023 01:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Image of a whale jumping out of the water with a mountain in the background.

Outdoor Adventure

This Is Québec’s Most Scenic Drive

Breaching whales, a spectacular fjord, and picturesque villages await along the Whales and Wonders Trail.

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