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Colorado Could Soon Be Home to the World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve

In southwest Colorado, a number of parks and organizations are working together to create what may become the world’s largest dark sky reserve.

April 21, 2022 05:17 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Tips + News

RV Rentals Are Zooming Along Right Now

According to RV rental sites, more and more people are hitting the road and taking longer trips too.

May 18, 2020 07:51 PM

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Maggie Fuller

The VIP Eiger Express welcomes guests with comfy, swiveling leather seats.

Where to Travel Next

Why “The Top of Europe” is the Stylish Adventure You Need

What it’s like basking in the beauty of the Jungfrau Region and Interlaken, according to one inveterate AFAR traveler.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Left: An Airbus A220 from Breeze on a landing approach at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, at Golden Hour; right: full menu line-up of Delta's collaboration with chef José Andrés<br/>

Air Travel News

Delta and Chef José Andrés Hope to Shatter the Reputation of Bland Airplane Food with This New In-Flight Menu

“It’s not as if we leave good taste behind when we take off,” the World Central Kitchen founder and chef says of his new collaboration with Delta Air Lines.

October 24, 2025 05:02 PM

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Rachel Chang

Tips + News

California Wine Country Again Battling Devastating Blazes

New fires broke out in Napa and Sonoma Counties on Sunday, forcing evacuations and engulfing structures.

September 28, 2020 06:51 PM

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Janie Har

Railroad tracks from the back of an Adirondack train heading to Montreal, Canada, from New York

Trains

Amtrak Just Resumed Service on 3 Scenic North America Train Routes

Just in time for summer, you can now ride the rails to scenic destinations along the East and West Coasts and into Canada.

May 9, 2023 09:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Expedition Cruises

The Best Destinations for a Cruise in Iceland

Many of Iceland’s other-worldly landscapes, charming villages, marine life, and rugged coastlines are best seen from the comfort, convenience, and unique vantage point of a cruise.

September 20, 2021 09:19 PM

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Fran Golden

A group of four visitors walk over fossil-like hoodoos while exploring the badlands at Dinosaur Provincial Park

Destination Spotlight

Don’t Miss These UNESCO Sites of Alberta—Which Has More Than Any Other Province in Canada

These 5 (of 6) stunning, protected areas are within easy reach of Calgary.

November 13, 2025 01:22 PM

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Jennifer Malloy

Videos

An Honest Review of JetKids by Stokke, a Ride-On Suitcase for Kids [VIDEO]

We tested out this rideable suitcase to see if it’s worth it.

September 9, 2023 05:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the People Shaping Puerto Rico’s Surfing Culture

In Puerto Rico, local craftsmen are creating a deep-rooted sense of community.

August 14, 2023 08:43 PM

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Jesse Echevarría

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Danish tall-masted ship “<i>Danmark”</i> comes to New York City in September.

Travel for Good

A Danish Tall Ship Will Dock at South Street Seaport in September—and You Can Board

Talk ship-shop and sustainability with the 80 cadets of the “Danmark” during Climate Week NYC 2022.

August 26, 2022 03:08 PM

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Jane L. Levere

Aberdeenshire, Scotland - July 27, 2012: The Balmoral castle, summer residence of the British Royal Family.

History + Culture

The Queen’s Beloved Scotland

In the Scottish Highlands, Queen Elizabeth II could just be Lilibet, walking her dogs and breathing the air of (relative) normalcy.

September 19, 2022 04:36 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave

Outdoor Adventure

Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It

Nature has given us some pretty incredible things—and creatures that glow in the night are at the top of the list. Here’s why bioluminescence happens and where you can travel to see it.

September 7, 2023 04:45 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.

Summer 2023

Which Cruise is for You?

23 itineraries for every type of adventure and every type of traveler, on every continent.

September 13, 2023 08:00 AM

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Kelsey Lindsey

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