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Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

4 Days In

4 Days in Alberta: Dogsledding, Cave Tours, and Indigenous Campfire Stories

The Canadian province is a winter wonderland filled with memorable scenery and thrilling adventures.

November 20, 2025 10:21 AM

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Jennifer Malloy

Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest

Hotels

Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs

These properties prove that, while money doesn’t grow on trees, a great vacation just might.

September 11, 2023 10:16 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A boat sails on turquoise water in Positano on the Amalfi Coast with colorful homes lining the steep rocky cliffs rising from the sea behind

Trains

The Luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train Just Launched a New Scenic Route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast

The elegant train ride in Art Deco-inspired classic rail cars will connect the City of Light to Italy’s renowned Amalfi Coast for the first time in spring 2026.

October 17, 2025 07:34 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

14 Things to Do in Belgrade

Where to eat, stay, and play in the Serbian capital.

April 14, 2020 03:07 PM

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Mekalyn Rose

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How to Explore Napa Valley’s Vineyards—Without Driving

Here are six different ways to experience the great wine of Northern California without worrying about being a designated driver.

February 20, 2019 01:44 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Cities We Love

A Road Trip Through North Carolina’s Reinvented Core

The cities of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte are innovating a cool future through art, food, and a celebration of the past.

February 22, 2022 01:09 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

A man in a backpack walking through a red shrine entrance in Shingu, Japan.

Solo Travel

These 10 Travel Destinations Are Better as a Solo Traveler

Going solo? Go here.

August 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A trip to Muskoka puts you in close proximity to tranquil lakes and beaches.

Weekend Getaways

Great Toronto Day Trips for Summer and Fall

Enhance your next visit to Toronto with an outing beyond the city limits.

June 28, 2023 01:27 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

“Huge” Explosion Rocks Caribbean’s St. Vincent as Volcano Keeps Erupting

Approximately 16,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes in ash-filled communities in St. Vincent, part of an island chain that includes the Grenadines.

April 12, 2021 02:15 PM

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Dánica Coto

Ocean Cruises

The Case for Sailing the Middle East, One of the Most Underrated Cruise Destinations

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent recently cruised from Aqaba in Jordan to Athens on the newly launched superyacht “Emerald Azzurra.”

May 24, 2022 09:34 PM

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Fran Golden

The Cathedral Valley in Garden of the Gods is one of the most visited spots in Colorado Springs.

Cities We Love

In Colorado Springs, Mountains Meet Cool Museums and Creative Restaurants

From historic neighborhoods and major museums to breweries and outdoor pursuits, Colorado Springs has much to offer.

June 21, 2024 12:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Other

Why Tucson Is Arizona’s Best Food City

The Old Pueblo outdoes its neighbors with Sonoran specialties, locally owned restaurants, a dedication to native ingredients, and some great beer and Chinese food.

January 14, 2020 10:58 AM

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Andi Berlin

Restaurants + Cafés

Around the World in 7 NYC Dishes

New York City’s diverse food scene offers a world of flavors without ever having to get on a plane.

May 20, 2022 04:03 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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