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How to Responsibly Interact With Marine Life

Wearing reef-safe sunscreen, not collecting shells, and observing sea life from a distance are a few ways you can be respectful in marine habitats.

October 29, 2023 07:43 AM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial photo of Buckhead neighborhood at Sunset (L); Pastries at Little Tart Bakeshop (R)

4 Days In

Whiskey Slushies, Green Eggs, and Georgia Shrimp: 4 Days Eating Your Way Through Atlanta

A food writer’s essential itinerary for a long weekend in Georgia’s state capital.

January 29, 2026 10:47 AM

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Lia Picard

See art everywhere you look in downtown Dallas

Art + Culture

Why Art Fans Love Visiting Dallas

With renowned museums, award-winning performing arts, and free public art, Dallas is an art lover’s dream vacation.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to the New Hotels, Restaurants, and Cultural Events in San Francisco

Get a peek at what’s new in San Francisco, from increasingly diverse restaurants to a slew of free entertainment.

May 24, 2024 07:50 AM

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Chelsea Davis

Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cruise

The “Secret” Cruises That Will Bring You to Off-the-Beaten-Path Ports

These unique adventures on the high seas aren’t heavily promoted and tend to attract fewer and more experienced travelers. Here’s everything you need to know about repositioning cruises.

December 10, 2025 05:30 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Water Sports

Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots

“It’s the paradox and hypocrisy of colonization.”

July 22, 2021 08:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Xala is only 90 minutes' south of Puerto Vallarta's airport but feels a world away from major development.

Travel for Good

Xanadu? No, It’s Xala, the Anti-Resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast

The new 3,000-acre idyll will be socially and environmentally conscious, a town and a travel destination in one.

August 1, 2022 10:33 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

Big-Time Atlanta Adventures for All Ages

From the Western hemisphere’s largest aquarium to the world’s largest dinosaur, plan a trip to Georgia’s capital filled with epic views and activities to thrill the whole family.

Sponsored by Explore Georgia

Cities We Love

Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines

Foggy evenings and buzzy restaurants remind AFAR’s CEO and cofounder of the city’s charms.

August 24, 2023 04:24 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Cities We Love

A Walking Tour of Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn Neighborhood

Even with all its history, there is more to this neighborhood than its past.

February 7, 2020 01:24 PM

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Caroline Eubanks

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Hotels

At This New Charleston Hotel, Travelers See the City From the River

The Cooper opened March 30, 2026, introducing the city’s first luxury waterfront hotel on the Cooper River, steps from the historic district.

April 16, 2026 06:55 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

AutoCamp’s Airstream-Fueled Version of Glamping Is Now Open on Cape Cod

The luxury camping outfitter, which offers tents and pod suites in addition to Airstreams, opened its first East Coast location on April 1, 2021.

April 1, 2021 03:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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