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Camping

9 U.S. Beach Camping Spots for Incredible Views and Oceanside Relaxation

These waterfront camping sites offer unbeatable sunrise and sunset views.

May 28, 2024 04:31 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Hotels

15 Best Colorado Hotels to Book in 2023

Whether you want to dine out in Denver or hike a famed fourteener, these hotels encourage you to explore the state in some unconventional ways.

April 21, 2023 03:55 PM

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Allyson Reedy

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Visas + Passports

U.S. Passports Will Soon Get More Expensive

The increased prices go toward security features and will take effect on December 27.

December 21, 2021 02:42 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Islands

6 Unmissable Things to Do in Barbados

Small but mighty, this Caribbean island has activities to occupy any sort of traveler.

April 24, 2023 03:35 PM

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Staff

Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, California has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Hotels

5 Tips to Score a Hotel Room Upgrade

Increase your odds of a hotel room upgrade with these five tips.

July 24, 2024 10:22 AM

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Chris Dong

White sand on a beach, with some wooden fencing and grass in the background

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Summer Crowds at These Underrated U.S. Beaches

Pack your sunscreen, sunglasses, and something to read, and get ready to discover your next favorite beach.

April 21, 2025 02:41 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Travel Tips + Etiquette

12 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly

Every flier wants their checked luggage to arrive at their destination with them at the end of a flight. But not every flier takes these simple precautions.

March 5, 2025 09:20 AM

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Bailey Berg

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay

With sugary sands, turquoise waters, coral reefs, surf breaks, and more, Maui’s best beaches offer something for everyone.

March 20, 2024 11:32 AM

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Amanda Castleman

rocky butte formation in a flat brown landscape in Utah, as seen from the window of a car

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the West

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

March 18, 2026 09:13 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Water Sports

Olympic Surfing Exposes Whitewashed Native Hawaiian Roots

“It’s the paradox and hypocrisy of colonization.”

July 22, 2021 08:10 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Beaches

These 8 Beaches Have the Bluest Water in the World

Whether in Australia or the U.S. Virgin Islands, the water at these beaches is astoundingly blue.

January 13, 2025 02:31 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A red telephone booth with Big Ben in the background in London

The tech issues have been resolved, but the incident offers some critical learnings for travelers.

June 5, 2026 03:06 PM

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Dianne See Morrison

Health + Wellness

Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain

Brooklyn-based perfume company D.S. & Durga turned one of its most popular scents into a hand sanitizer to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020 01:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A person in a brightly colored, elaborate costume with a head dress and mask in Chile's Arica’s La Fuerza del Sol festival.

Food + Drink

7 Food Festivals in Chile Worth Planning Your Trip Around

From Santiago to Patagonia, follow this roadmap to the country’s best culinary events.

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