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Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

Books

12 Books to Read This Winter

As the weather cools down and you’re looking for a good book to read on your next plane ride (or delayed layover), here are some 2019 picks from Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer.

November 27, 2019 12:31 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Food + Drink

This Subscription Snack Box Is Helping Me See the World

Universal Yums is helping me keep the spirit of exploration alive.

March 27, 2020 11:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Cities We Love

Get It Before It’s Hot: Why You Should Go to New Orleans This Spring

A new hotel, an old cocktail recipe, and more of that special local magic make late spring the time to head to the Crescent City.

May 14, 2019 04:53 PM

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Ann Shields

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Chef Tending the Hearth at Napa Valley’s Hottest New Restaurant

As The Charter Oak in Napa Valley turns two, AFAR talks to Chef Katianna Hong about her culinary beginnings and how the restaurant is connecting to its community.

May 14, 2019 04:40 PM

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Sara Button

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Holland America Line's 'MS Nieuw Amsterdam' ship sailing through Alaska's Inside Passage with green snow-capped mountains all around

Cruise

The Best Alaska Cruises to Book in 2026, From New Luxury Yachts to Nature-Focused Expeditions

Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure, an adults-only sailing, or a truly luxurious escape, these are the best Alaska cruises for every type of traveler.

January 28, 2026 01:22 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

All Emotional Support Animals Could Be Banned From Planes Soon

If the proposed changes pass, only properly trained service dogs could fly for free in the future.

January 23, 2020 01:37 PM

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David Koenig

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

Coronations, Eurovision finals—and that’s just in May.

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

New York State Needs Volunteer Leaf Peepers

These are the fall foliage hot spots prospective applicants (and avid leaf lovers) should scope out.

September 3, 2020 07:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

This New Paris Hotel Feels Like a Chic Friend’s Apartment

Pavillon Faubourg—a stylish unification of three distinct 17th-century buildings—opened in April 2022 in the sixth arrondissement.

October 13, 2022 11:41 AM

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Supriya Kalidas

People sitting on a ski lift in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Winter Sports

Epic, Ikon, or Independent: How to Find the Best Multi-Resort Ski Pass

Find out whether Epic or Ikon is the ski pass for you—or if there’s an alternative you should consider.

December 16, 2022 04:43 PM

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Cindy Hirschfeld

A tea set with a floral pattern in front of a round tiered tray with snacks

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Guide to the Etiquette of British Afternoon Tea—and Where in London to Enjoy It

Tracing its roots to a 19th-century duchess, afternoon tea is moving into the present with contemporary remixes while retaining the historic charm that makes it a favorite among visitors.

May 26, 2024 09:11 AM

Outdoor Adventure

Get Inspired by This Award-Winning Adventure Travel Film

December 3, 2018 02:02 PM

Air Travel News

Airbus Will End Production of Its Superjumbo A380 Airplanes in 2021

Celebrated as an engineering marvel, the largest passenger airplane in the world will cease being produced in 2021 after demand from airlines dried up.

February 15, 2019 01:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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