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A birds-eye view of rafts on a river in the Kennebec Valley in Maine

Outdoor Adventure

From Lobster Rolls to Scenic Trails, Maine’s Seasonal Adventures Await

Get ready for guided kayaking on historic lakes, snowy bike rides, and amazing coastal cuisine.

Sponsored by the Maine Office of Tourism

4 Days In

How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in Edinburgh, According to Locals

Meander the cobbled streets, climb an historic volcano, and be sure to try a wee dram of whisky.

May 20, 2025 03:14 PM

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Lottie Gross

Glen Ellen Star is one of many restaurants featuring Sonoma County’s bounty, which pairs well with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

Food + Drink

6 Must-Visit Wine Country Restaurants for the Perfect Pairing

Sonoma-Cutrer wines pair beautifully with standout dishes at these top restaurants.

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Solo Travel

One Solo Trip This Year Will Help Ease Loneliness

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

February 14, 2023 05:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming

Where to Travel Next

7 Places in Italy You Should Visit in 2025

For design aficionados, gourmands, beach bums, and everyone in between, here’s where to go in Italy this year and next.

June 30, 2025 12:24 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

teenager with yellow suitcase on people mover at airport

Air Travel News

TSA Just Made It Easier for More Families to Use PreCheck

A rule change means teenagers can now piggyback on their parent’s TSA PreCheck membership.

May 24, 2023 04:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

Night Swimming in Bioluminescent Water Is a Little Scary, Very Beautiful, and Totally Worth It

No phone, no camera, no fear. Well, a little bit of fear. This is what it’s like to go night swimming in a bioluminescent bay in Panama.

April 30, 2025 05:34 PM

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Billie Cohen

four people clinking colorful margarita drinks

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico

Tipping in Mexico is the best way to say “gracias” for stellar hospitality.

July 26, 2024 12:59 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight

National Parks

8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Tips + News

Thailand Plans Quarantine-Free Entry for Vaccinated Tourists

The plan is set to begin in Phuket on July 1. If successful, it could be expanded to include destinations such as Samui Island, Krabi, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai in October.

March 26, 2021 04:53 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Vineta Hotel's white exterior with palm trees

Hotel News + Openings

A Historic Palm Beach Hotel Reopens with Art Deco Details, Mediterranean Dining, and Open-Air Beach Cruisers

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

March 23, 2026 10:32 AM

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Matt Meltzer

Due to high demand, Global Entry applications are taking up to 18 months in some cases.

Air Travel News

Your Global Entry Application Could Take More Than a Year—but There Are Ways to Speed It Up

Enrollment on Arrival and Appointment Scanner can help you get Global Entry faster.

August 30, 2022 07:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

A brown, green, and red home in Greenland with water and snowy hills in he background

In light of ongoing geopolitical concerns, the country’s national tourism board sent an email to about 6,000 U.S.-based travel advisers and tour operators.

February 12, 2026 05:06 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Amanemu's onsen with steam rising off the water

Hotels We Love

The Best Hot Springs Hotels Around the World for a Soothing Soak

Across Japan, Iceland, Italy, and beyond, these hotels offer mineral-rich waters, noteworthy design, and immersive landscapes.

May 5, 2026 09:23 AM

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Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

In New Orleans, Beignets Are a Must—Here’s Where to Eat Them

An integral part of New Orleans cuisine, beignets are demonstrative of the rich and storied history of the Crescent City.

December 2, 2021 01:15 PM

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Kayla Stewart

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