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How to Travel More Meaningfully in Antarctica and the Arctic

The polar regions rank high on many traveler lists—but all trips aren’t created equal. By picking the right expedition cruise, you can enjoy a life-changing journey.

Sponsored by Aurora Expeditions

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay

Experience Martinique’s beautiful setting and Creole culture at these unique accommodations.

March 30, 2022 07:35 PM

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Dana Givens

Dollywood sign near the entrance to the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN.

Family Travel

A First-Timer’s Guide to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s Theme Park in the Smokies

Before you head to the famous theme park, there are some things to keep in mind.

January 2, 2024 01:58 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Aerial view of the coastal town of Eden, Australia, a green and rocky peninsula jutting out into a deep blue ocean

Cruise

Need a Quick Getaway? Book One of These Amazing 3-Night Cruises

Sometimes, we literally need to sail away for a few days.

July 12, 2024 05:01 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

Festivals + Events

Portland Has a New Black Rodeo

The 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo is happening on June 17 in Oregon’s biggest city.

June 9, 2023 06:19 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Air Travel News

Swoop Is Expanding Its U.S.-Canada Flights With Fares From $78

The airline is adding five new U.S. cities to its route network beginning this spring.

February 15, 2022 04:45 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Outdoor Adventure

The 17 Best Things to Do in Colorado

With everything from jagged peaks and rushing rivers to hot springs, geological wonders, and a dark sky park, Colorado promises endless adventure.

February 26, 2024 12:31 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

History + Culture

An Insider’s Guide to Los Angeles’ Chinatown

Cute boutique shops, Nashville hot fried chicken, and some of the best dim sum you’ll ever eat west of the San Gabriel Valley—Chinatown has it all.

May 31, 2023 07:57 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Indonesia Wants to Develop Tourism Sites Beyond Bali

More than 6 million tourists visited Bali last year, and Indonesian President Joko Widodo has an ambitious plan to boost tourism and create “10 new Balis.”

August 14, 2019 04:57 PM

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Karin Laub

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

A harvest moon rising over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas

Natural Wonders

How to Get the Best View of the 2024 Total Eclipse in Texas

Here’s everything you need to know in order to plan the perfect Texan solar eclipse excursion, from where to stay to what to do in the area.

September 26, 2023 10:54 AM

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Mae Hamilton

a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona

National Parks

The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know

It features more than 3,000 culturally significant Indigenous sites in addition to beautiful canyonlands and a wealth of wildlife.

August 9, 2023 04:04 PM

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Bailey Berg

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