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Abstract aerial view of blue-green water in shifting red deposition of sediment gradually moving through alluvial plains of Francois Peron National Park and surround area in Western Australia.

Outdoor Adventure

This Beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site Is Reversing the Damage of European Settlement

Indigenous-owned tours in Western Australia’s Shark Bay offer travelers the chance to see conservation firsthand.

January 16, 2025 11:56 AM

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Keith Drew

Longreads

Finders, Keepers

Deep in southwest Arkansas is a state park that charges visitors $10 to search for gems that can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

May 5, 2021 02:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

American Airlines Just Added These New Europe Routes for 2024

The Fort Worth, Texas–based carrier is introducing new flights to four destinations in Europe next year.

August 18, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Travel in February

Make your February rowdy, restful, or a little of both with trips to these destinations.

December 18, 2025 07:52 AM

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Mark Ellwood

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AFAR Approved

Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?

Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and the Apple AirTag compared when tracking luggage on a recent trip to Japan.

March 22, 2024 01:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Islands

Hemingway’s Favorite Getaway Is an Adventurer’s Dream

Kitesurfing, spearfishing, and plenty of tasty food await in one of Florida’s most famous beach destinations.

December 27, 2024 07:54 AM

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Alex Schechter

History + Culture

Ancient Lost City Is Most Important Archeological Find Since King Tut’s Tomb, Egyptologists Say

Located on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, the newly unearthed city dates back to the period under King Amenhotep III.

April 9, 2021 12:58 PM

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An Airstream trailer at AutoCamp Zion with a low desert mesa in the background and tree in the midground. A wood fence is behind the trailer and there is a outdoor dining area and fire pit to the left of it.

Stay Here Next

There’s a New Place to Glamp Near Zion National Park—Here’s What It’s Like

For an outdoorsy stay that blends the best of camping and comfort, these retro Airstream trailers offer a fun take on sleeping under the stars.

July 31, 2023 06:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.

Hotels

Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best

The top minibars around the world are sustainable, locally sourced, and customized.

October 7, 2023 09:34 AM

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Nora Zelevansky

Art + Culture

For Cinephiles, 6 Must-Visit Museums and Exhibitions This Spring

There’s no need to wait for summer: See a blockbuster now.

March 7, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

History + Culture

Remaking the World, One Globe at a Time

In an excerpt from “The New Traditional,” cartographer Peter Bellerby continues a tradition nobody even noticed had gone missing.

May 25, 2020 08:59 AM

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Juliette Leblanc

The exterior of Hotel San Fernando has mint green walls and is lined with plants.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best Hotels in Mexico City

These intimate, design-forward retreats across Mexico City will have you feeling like a local in no time.

August 27, 2024 02:53 PM

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Mary Holland

two men standing at a long bar waiting for service from the bartender at the United lounge in Newark Airport

Air Travel News

A Massive United Lounge Just Opened at New Jersey’s Newark Airport

Here’s an initial peek at the first and largest lounge in Newark’s new Terminal A.

July 25, 2023 03:44 PM

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Tiana Attride

Lavender labyrinth in Rogoznica, Croatia

Health + Wellness

Why You Need to Experience the Meditative Power of Labyrinths

Visiting a labyrinth can change the nature of your trip.

January 9, 2023 02:55 PM

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Judith Fein

Tips + News

Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens

The popular national park is considering a permitted entry system when it reopens in June.

May 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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