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Why Cruisers and Travelers Should Linger a Day or Two in France’s Second-Largest City

Marseille mixes Mediterranean beach coves and urban street art.

April 17, 2025 04:33 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is located 30 minutes outside the city center and has a white exterior with balconies.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Lisbon

Beauty, charm, and history infuse scores of hotels in Portugal’s capital city. To help you choose where to stay, here are 10 of the best hotels in Lisbon.

May 30, 2024 11:05 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Islands

The 8 Best Things to Do in the BVI

You’ll notice the British Virgin Islands offer a throwback Caribbean experience: a tranquil, easygoing atmosphere—exactly the stuff travel dreams are made of.

June 2, 2021 07:35 PM

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Brian Major

An outdoor lounge area at Saruni Basecamp with two guests and a star guide.

Hotels

Dark Skies and Wild Nights: This New Safari Camp in Kenya Lets You Sleep Under the Stars

At this new safari camp in Kenya, the adventure doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Instead, the night sky becomes the main attraction.

April 8, 2025 10:59 AM

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Megan Eaves

collage of six photos: exterior of waterside hotel, guide outdoors, meal viewed from overhead, guest room , person in small outdoor pool, chair iin room

Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beijing airport security area seen from high angle

COVID + Travel

U.S. Will Require COVID-19 Testing for Travelers From China

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited the surge in infections and lack of transparent information from China as reasons for requiring the tests.

December 29, 2022 02:27 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Outdoor Adventure

Asheville Alfresco: The Best Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in This Vibrant North Carolina City

Where to hike, bike, plunge, and otherwise get outdoorsy in the Blue Ridge Mountains of this vibrant North Carolina city.

May 8, 2024 01:36 PM

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Erin McGrady

Trains

New Overnight Trains Are Coming to These U.S. Rail Routes

For the first time in more than 40 years, Amtrak is getting new long-haul train cars.

March 31, 2023 01:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of a busy stretch of beach in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida complete with loungers and umbrellas

Where to Travel Next

7 Underrated Places in Florida You Should Visit in 2024

There’s plenty to soak in on a visit to the Sunshine State (besides all that Vitamin Sea).

February 29, 2024 07:47 PM

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Terry Ward

An old-fashioned Ford truck driving through a field of wildflowers in Texas.

In the Magazine

A Total Eclipse, Fresh Peaches, and Small-Town Charm: Why This Destination Is Worth a Trip in 2024

Travel to the Lone Star State next spring to experience a total eclipse in the heart of Texas.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Mae Hamilton

An Airstream trailer with a hot tub, outdoor shower, deck, and hammock, surrounded by trees

Hotels

12 Airstream Trailers You Can Book on Airbnb

Stay in one of these stylish campers across the United States.

June 7, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Hotels

The 8 Best San Diego Airbnbs to Rent

Live like a local in San Diego by basing your stay at one of the city’s top neighborhood Airbnbs.

March 2, 2021 09:24 PM

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Archana Ram

National Parks

This Limited-Edition Polaroid Camera Is Inspired by the Grand Canyon

Part of the proceeds of every camera sale will go toward conserving the canyon.

July 5, 2019 03:45 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The endangered blue iguanas are among the many unique things you can experience on the Cayman Islands.

History + Culture

From Subterranean Caverns to Dazzling Gardens, 8 Ways to Explore the Cayman Islands

Enjoy outdoor adventure, dazzling wildlife and gardens, and a glimpse into the history of Cayman democracy.

September 20, 2022 11:35 AM

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Alyssa Schwartz

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