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Why Outdoor Adventure Seekers are Flocking to Dominica

Both on land and at sea, Dominica serves up endless opportunities for outdoor fun.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

Discover the dreamlike appeal—or encanto—of Colombia with family or friends as you travel the country’s six diverse regions.

Sponsored by ProColombia

Restaurants + Cafés

The World Knows It for Theme Parks. But You Should Go to Orlando for Its Strip-Mall Food

From tonkotsu ramen to numbing Sichuan cuisine, immigrants are spreading Michelin-recommended flavor across the city.

February 6, 2026 03:30 PM

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Nikki Miller-Ka

Cities We Love

9 of the Most Surprising Cities in the U.S.

It’s never too soon to dream about your next great road trip.

August 6, 2020 09:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Architecture

A Love Letter to Toronto’s Underrated Side

Canada’s most populous city is a treasure trove of hidden gems—if you know where to find them.

July 14, 2022 02:47 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

People sitting at a large group of tables in the lower level in Covent Garden, London, with shops on the upper level and an arched ceiling overhead

Air Travel News

You Can Now Book This New Alaska Airlines International Route

The onetime domestic carrier is rapidly expanding its global network with new flights to major cities in Europe and Asia.

December 11, 2025 06:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

Bahamas_Seahorses_IMG_4197_credit The Cove.jpg

National Parks

A New National Park in the Caribbean Is Home to the Most Rare Seahorses in the World

The lagoon in the Bahamas also has bioluminescence, octopus, and night diving.

December 11, 2025 03:29 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

An aerial view of an island with clear water, palm trees, white sand, and a swimming pool

Islands

The World’s Dreamiest Private Islands, From the Maldives to Wisconsin

These 14 properties combine nature-filled seclusion with a touch of barefoot luxury.

February 16, 2024 01:49 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Packing Tips + Gear

If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler

Creativity and disability go hand in hand, and traveling is no different.

July 9, 2024 09:00 AM

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Kelly Dawson

Magome juku post town of the Nakasendo with central alps mountain at sunrise, Kiso valley in Nakatsugawa, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Famous travel landmark of preserved old Japanese town.

Outdoor Adventure

A 331-Mile Trail in Japan Through Centuries-Old Villages Will Transport You to the Era of Shoguns and Samurais

Sprinkled along the Nakasendo trail, centuries-old towns look nearly as they would have in the Edo period.

April 10, 2025 10:29 AM

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Haley Harrison

Outdoor Adventure

How 2 People Are Making 63 National Parks More Accessible for People of Color

Disappointed by the low percentages of people of color visiting U.S. national parks, Diamon Clark and Kristen Walker are creating a sense of ownership through Our Parks Too.

February 1, 2024 07:30 AM

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Mazuba Kapambwe

Maple syrup season in rural Quebec, Canada. Collection maple sap in spring forest.

History + Culture

The “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” Is Famous for Sugar Shacks, Festivals, and Indigenous History

A visit to a sugar shack run by First Nations people sheds light on maple syrup’s deep roots in northeastern Canada.

March 13, 2025 02:17 PM

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Debbie Olsen

a family of four sits in a canoe as they are being rowed on water accompanied by a rower and a guide

Travel for Good

Is Your Family Neurodiverse Like Mine? These Are the Tricks I Learned to Make Every Trip as Great as Possible

One family shares tips to make travel easier with neurodivergent kids.

December 2, 2024 09:26 AM

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Matt Villano

Zermatt features the iconic Matterhorn as its backdrop.

Where to Travel Next

Why Zermatt is an Incredible Winter Sports Destination for Food Fans

An AFAR writer grabs his skis and explores the many ways to fuel up in high style in this renowned Alpine town.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Festivals + Events

The Best Events in New York City in 2021

From Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, New York’s iconic summer and fall happenings are back on this year.

June 30, 2021 03:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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