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What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship

When AFAR’s special cruise correspondent got back out on the open water for the first time since the start of the pandemic, things didn’t go quite as planned.

July 19, 2021 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

Food + Drink

This Destination Leads the Southern Food Scene

Meet the cooks and stories that keep the Charleston area’s food traditions strong.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

Where to Travel Next

Where to Go in 2026: Places That Are on the Rise and Off the Beaten Path

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

December 4, 2025 07:16 AM

The Dorchester's lobby features chandeliers and gilt corinthian columns.

Stay Here Next

This Iconic London Hotel Has Just Been Renovated—Here’s a Look Inside

The famed Hyde Park–adjacent hotel gets the modern refresh it deserves.

July 31, 2023 01:09 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Weekend Getaways

A New Monterey Bay Aquarium Exhibit Shows Never-Before-Seen Sea Life

“Into the Deep” at Monterey Bay Aquarium is a remarkable collection of new Dr. Seuss–like sea creatures.

April 26, 2022 05:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Hiking + Cycling

14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail

With trails ranging from six miles to 4,800, here are some of the most incredible hikes the U.S. has on offer.

October 15, 2025 09:45 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Rocky Mountain National Park, Visitors at the overlook on trail ridge road

Road Trips

Five Classic Colorado Road Trips To Take This Year

From Trail Ridge Road to the Peak to Peak Highway, these are some of the best road trips to take in Colorado.

May 5, 2023 06:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

The sun rising through the clouds over the tall rocky mountains and trees of Glacier Point, Yosemite, California.

Art + Culture

The Essential California Travel Guide for First-Time Visitors

Make your trip to California unforgettable with insider tips on exploring the state’s most iconic cities and landscapes.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

Whether your ideal Hawaiian vacation means time sunning, hiking, or snorkeling, there’s an island for you.

Islands

The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers

Escape the cold with a visit to one or more postcard-perfect Hawaiian islands—plus, how to give back while you’re there.

December 19, 2025 12:59 PM

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Amanda Castleman

New Zealand's newly opened borders reveal a variety of stunning landscapes.

Where to Travel Next

6 Reasons to Book a Trip to New Zealand Now

There’s a lot going on, including new sea kayaking adventures, a home for Māori art, and a manuka honey meadery.

August 19, 2022 12:36 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Thailand Joins Mexico in Banning Plastic Bags in 2020

Their New Year’s Resolution? Stop using single-use plastics.

January 8, 2020 06:39 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Festivals + Events

In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant

Tens of thousands of camels have gathered to compete for the title of most beautiful.

December 28, 2021 04:00 PM

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Isabel DeBre

Packing Tips + Gear

Meet Dripkit, the Easy-to-Pack Coffee Maker

It’s a lay-flat, disposable pour-over coffee maker—that actually brews a great cup.

July 19, 2017 05:37 PM

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Danielle Walsh

A fairy tale like building with straw roof houses a small store and people having lunch on a terrace

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers

These 11 towns will surprise you with their vineyards, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique inns—and have you shipping bottles home by the case.

July 26, 2024 12:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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