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In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the Wilderness

Camping

In Defense of Lugging a Cast-Iron Skillet Into the vWilderness

Most hard-core campers go minimal with their backcountry camping cuisine, but one food-obsessed group goes all out for a wild feast that is both ridiculous and sublime.

July 17, 2019 06:05 PM

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Lauren Sloss

Where to Go in Fall

Charming College Towns With Off-Campus Appeal

There’s only one thing more fun than a college town and that’s a college town without any homework in sight.

September 15, 2020 08:01 PM

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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans

Natural Wonders

Pitcairn Is the Newest Dark Sky Reserve—and It’s Opening to Tourism in Time for This Summer’s Eclipse

New sailing options from Tahiti will finally offer travelers a way to experience the remote island, a newly designated astronomical reserve.

April 9, 2019 11:48 AM

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Brandon Presser

Weekend Getaways

There’s So Much Happening in Napa and Sonoma Right Now

Hotels, restaurants, wineries—there are plenty of new experiences to enjoy in California wine country.

October 21, 2016 01:47 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Family Travel

Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Some of the World’s Most Unusual Wines Are Available in D.C.

At Maydan restaurant, wine director Maria Bastasch is working to bring the little-known wines of Lebanon, Turkey, Africa, and more to a wider audience.

September 18, 2019 11:37 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Museums + Galleries

Off-Menu Las Vegas: Unexpected Things to Do

Beyond the Neon Capital of the World’s casinos and nightlife lies a lesser-known side of Las Vegas, full of hidden restaurants, fascinating museums, outdoor adventures, and other secrets.

Sponsored by The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Weekend Getaways

Why Bend, Oregon, Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway From Portland

With a new luxury hotel, a promising restaurant scene, and loads of outdoor adventure, this jewel of the high desert makes for the ideal escape from the City of Roses.

November 27, 2019 10:28 AM

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Sunshine Flint

Road Trips

The Top 5 Roads to Drive in the World, According to a Bentley Insider

From California to Southern Spain, these roads really showcase what a car can do.

December 7, 2016 01:48 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Where to Travel Next

AFAR Editors’ Favorite Summer Destinations

Here’s where AFAR staffers have the fondest memories of traveling to soak up the summer sun.

May 29, 2019 03:10 PM

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Staff

National Parks

The National Parks Are Reopening. Here’s What We Know

The National Park Service and the Department of the Interior recently began a slow reopening of the country’s beloved outdoor spaces.

June 3, 2020 08:36 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Small Ship Cruises

These Epic Shore Excursions Will Change the Way You Think About Cruising

Visiting reindeer herders and eagle hunters in Mongolia. Getting exclusive access to the Louvre after hours. Gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Yes, you can do this all by cruise ship.

January 13, 2020 04:40 PM

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Gene Sloan

Hotels

The Stay List 2019

Our top picks for the best new hotels in the world.

April 14, 2019 08:21 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Family Travel

A Family-Friendly Massachusetts Road Trip

Never explored Western Massachusetts? Here’s how to see some of its best offerings.

January 25, 2017 07:11 PM

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Barbara Wysocki

Here’s Why It Seems Like Everyone Is Going to Portugal Right Now

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