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From South Dakota and Oklahoma to Alaska and Alberta, Indigenous groups in the U.S. and Canada are leading efforts to restore bison across North America.

November 23, 2022 01:08 PM

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Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Masseria Torre Maizza is set within a renovated 16th-century masseria on the coast of Puglia, Italy.

Hotels

The Off-the-Radar Italian Road Trip We Almost Want to Keep to Ourselves

Southeastern Italy may be better known for its beaches and burrata, but it’s also layered with ancient Greek and Roman ruins—and extraordinary hotels that alone are worth the trip.

April 18, 2025 03:28 PM

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Erica Firpo

Restaurant employees working in a garden in front of a historic farmhouse restaurant in Norway

Restaurants + Cafés

10 Restaurants Worth Planning a Trip Around

These meals are so special and immersive that they could anchor your entire vacation. Step one: Nab a reservation.

December 27, 2024 09:28 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Food + Drink

Wine and Wellness Pair Brilliantly on This Weekend Napa Itinerary

These three days will include relaxing mud baths and organic, farm-to-food-truck experiences.

November 10, 2022 11:51 AM

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Kristin Braswell

A kangaroo standing in a patch of grass between rows of grapevines

Bars + Nightlife

A Coast-to-Coast Guide to Australia’s Best Wine Regions

Consider this your go-to guide to wineries in the Land Down Under.

March 15, 2024 11:03 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

View of historial architecture in Piedmont, Italy.

Outdoor Adventure

A Must-Do Truffle Hunting Experience in Piedmont

This Italy bike tour blends scenic routes with hands-on truffle hunting led by local guides.

Sponsored by Austria Tourism

The courtyard at The Nickel hotel in Charleston with rattan seating and wrought iron details

Stay Here Next

A New Boutique Hotel in Charleston Looks Like a European Townhouse, with Stylish Rooms and Top-Floor Terraces

The stylish, residential-feeling new Nickel hotel in Charleston is in a neighborhood known for its historic charm and lively energy.

August 8, 2025 10:39 AM

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Jenny Adams

The new Les Hauts de Sancerre hotel will be located in the old Château de Sancerre, a castle built in the medieval age.<br/>

Hotel News + Openings

You Can Now Stay in a Castle in This Popular French Wine Region

Located in a 12th-century château, Les Hauts de Sancerre will be the town’s first luxury hotel.

May 29, 2025 10:49 AM

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Opheli Garcia Lawler

exterior of Boon Fly Café, a restaurant in a big red barn-style building in Napa

Restaurants + Cafés

Where the Locals Eat in Napa Valley

Not sure which restaurant to book on your trip to this iconic Californian wine region? Ask a local.

October 7, 2023 01:28 PM

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Courtney Humiston

Spectacular cliffs and rocky coast line of Asturias near Llanes in Northern Spain with the hiking trail to Santiago leading through eucalyptus forests and coast line with a hidden beach

Hiking + Cycling

Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These 2 Quieter Cliffside Paths

The Camino del Norte and Primitivo are alternatives to the Camino Frances, offering more mountains, Basque cuisine, and tranquility.

September 10, 2025 11:15 AM

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Hayley Domin

Cows wearing flowers descend a mountain in Switzerland.

Epic Trips

This Season Brings Out the Best of Switzerland

Fall brings golden vineyards, cozy spas, and local festivals—without the crowds.

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