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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.

Want to travel to dark sky spots but don’t know when? Follow this meteor shower calendar for the best dates.

Off the coast of this Southern California city, a new Whale Heritage Area allows marine life to thrive—and visitors to explore responsibly.

Stroll through historic streets and see the skyline from beautiful rooftops.

The relaxing outpost within the island country’s Golden Circle is the latest in a string of new geothermal spa retreats that have recently opened in Iceland.

Kids can dig up dinos, train like ninjas, and ride in race cars on these unforgettable trips.

For some adventurous travelers, going everywhere is not enough.

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

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

Following the historic wildfires that ravaged millions of acres of Australian bushland in 2020, Kangaroo Island’s renewal is the hopeful story we all need right now.

From a new Orient Express yacht to an Atlas Ocean Voyages expedition vessel, the wind-fueled technology dating back thousands of years is experiencing a revolutionary renaissance that could drastically reduce cruising’s footprint.

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

Admire street art, art collections, and a sculpture park, and then explore the city’s creative culinary scene, for an inspiring trip filled with cultural experiences that are scientifically proven to relax you.

From Vermont to British Columbia, here are six places where everyone can hit the slopes.

A well-traveled Scottish filmmaker finally makes time to meet the wonder in his own backyard: the Atlantic puffin.