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On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)

What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.

October 10, 2022 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Issues New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers—What You Need to Know

As of July 8, fully vaccinated out-of-state travelers do not need to take a pretravel COVID test and are not required to quarantine.

July 14, 2021 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

La Vie en Hôtel: Find Your Dream French Getaway

Ski-in chalet in the French Alps? Check. Designer’s dream in Paris? Check. Glam resort in Saint-Tropez? Check! When it comes to boutique hotels in France, there’s something for everyone.

March 10, 2022 09:45 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

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

Left: Peligoni - Olympians; right: Novak Djokovic - Amanpuri, Thailand, Tennis Courts

Health + Wellness

These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train With Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners

Get your adrenaline pumping on fitness-focused vacations.

January 22, 2026 06:30 AM

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Camilla Hewitt

A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming

Where to Travel Next

7 Places in Italy You Should Visit in 2025

For design aficionados, gourmands, beach bums, and everyone in between, here’s where to go in Italy this year and next.

June 30, 2025 12:24 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The new Dark Skies Map hopes to help campers find spots where they can see the Milky Way.

History + Culture

New Hipcamp Feature Allows You to Find Dark Sky Campsites

A new map from Hipcamp and the International Dark-Sky Association can help campers find stargazing spots.

August 26, 2022 11:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Canada

From castle-like mountain resorts to rain forest retreats, these are the hotels in Canada to book right now.

August 25, 2023 02:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

National Parks

Kīlauea Is Erupting on Hawai‘i’s Big Island—What Travelers Should Know

The volcano began erupting at the end of September and remains confined to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

October 12, 2021 05:52 PM

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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher

Hiking + Cycling

How the Australian Outback Is Poised to Become the Next Great Adventure Hub

A new 125-mile bike trail will be the newest addition to the Northern Territory’s burgeoning adventure travel scene.

April 5, 2019 08:17 PM

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Robert Annis

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

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Alicia Erickson

Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool

Hotel News + Openings

Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

Expedition Cruises

Is Antarctica Getting Too Popular for Its Own Good?

This past season was the busiest—and deadliest—on record for Antarctica. Has the White Continent fallen prey to overtourism?

April 21, 2023 05:36 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Where to Travel Next

Discovering Dichotomies in Texas

In the Lone Star State, thoroughly modern cities mix with dude ranches, natural wonders, and massive parks just waiting to be explored.

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Beautiful nature landscapes in Turkey mountains. Lycian way is famous among hikers.

Outdoor Adventure

This Ruin-to-Ruin Hike Has 435 Miles of Coastal Towns, Sarcophagi, and Swimming in the Mediterranean

The Lycian Way in Türkiye is like a multiday trek through an open-air museum along the beach.

February 2, 2026 01:57 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

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