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As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.

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The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.

December 27, 2023 11:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Malibu Sunset Suite at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Hotels We Love

From Wellness Getaways to Design-Led Urban Retreats, These Are California’s 20 Top Hotels

These are the top luxury hotels to book in the Golden State, where experiences range from world-class culinary destinations and beachfront retreats to storied city hideaways.

August 25, 2025 07:13 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The Most Incredible Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

Epic Trips

The 17 Most Incredible Places for Hot Air Balloon Rides Around the World

The best way to enhance your perspective? See a new place from above.

December 12, 2018 03:21 PM

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Maggie Fuller

the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces

America 250

Mount Rushmore Festivities and a 1,900-mile Pony Ride: America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest

In the nation’s heartland, the Semiquincentennial inspires reflection, reinvention, and community spirit.

June 18, 2026 03:20 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

El Capricho is a building, located in in Comillas in Cantabria region of Spain

Art + Architecture

See Gaudí Architecture Without the Crowds in These Spanish Cities Beyond Barcelona

On the 100th anniversary of his death, there’s never been a better time to seek out Antoni Gaudí’s lesser-known works across northern Spain.

May 29, 2026 01:18 PM

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Robin Catalano

A train on elevated tracks riding through the Scottish countryside

War, fuel, viral outbreaks. The world has given travelers a lot of reasons to reconsider their trip plans. And yet, they’re still booking.

May 22, 2026 05:25 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Travel for Good

8 Easy Ways to Make Your Next Road Trip Greener

These eco-friendly tips and tricks will help you reduce your carbon footprint and travel more sustainably.

April 22, 2020 05:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat

Whether heading to a floating restaurant or a tiny island outpost, traveling to these dining rooms is half the fun.

May 5, 2026 12:56 PM

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Tae Yoon

Hotels

Marriott to Give Vacation Rental Guests Access to Resorts

Homes & Villas by Marriott International is piloting a program that will allow guests to use the pool and dine at a discount at participating hotels. Is this the best of both worlds?

October 4, 2021 02:54 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Boeing Suspends Production of the 737 Max

Southwest and American have now grounded their Boeing 737 Max planes until April. Will the troubled aircraft ever fly again?

December 17, 2019 04:10 PM

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Tom Krisher

It’s Time to Stop Asian Hate. Here Are 6 Actions You Can Take Now

There are a number of nonprofits and other organizations that need your help.

March 19, 2021 01:50 PM

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Staff

On a Road Trip Through Wyoming, Celebrate a Legacy of Women’s Voting Rights

History + Culture

A Road Trip in Wyoming Celebrates Its Women’s Voting History

Here’s where to go to celebrate the first state to have granted women the right to vote.

July 18, 2024 04:44 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Every September, Everglades City holds a Blessing of the Stone Crab Fleet, a festival to celebrate the area’s signature seafood and those who deliver it.

Food + Drink

Key Lime Pie Is Fine, but This Is Florida’s Real Signature Dish

Stone crab claws are the Sunshine State’s most beloved delicacy, and there’s no better place to eat them than Everglades City.

April 20, 2026 10:23 AM

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Terry Ward

Aerial image at sunrise off the coast over Hanalei Bay and pier on Hawaiian island of Kauai with a man standing alone on the beach

Off The Tourist Trail

I Was Born and Raised in Hawaiʻi—Here’s Where Locals Go to Escape the Crowds

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

February 10, 2026 12:56 PM

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Catherine Toth Fox

A bustling Singaporean hawker center full of patrons.

Fall 2022

Sweet Beans, Fruits, and Neon Syrups: The Cool Beauty of Singaporean Ice Kachang

When the mercury rises, Singaporeans turn to one of the nation’s most beloved desserts—ice kachang.

November 1, 2022 07:03 PM

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Faris Mustafa

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