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People walking around in front of the Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación in Málaga, Spain, an ornate off-white colored cathedral with several towers

As cities in Spain continue to implement measures to restrict short-term vacation housing, the messaging has been misconstrued. Here’s the latest on travel to and within Spain.

February 21, 2025 04:30 PM

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Jessica Benavides Canepa

Camping

Inside the Island Glamping Retreat Just Minutes From Downtown Manhattan

Yes, you read that right. Here’s how you can spend the night in a luxury canvas tent on Governors Island in the middle of New York Harbor this summer.

June 22, 2023 08:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Travel in May

Consider this your permission slip to take a trip before peak season hits.

February 27, 2026 05:20 AM

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Mark Ellwood

A boat in the ocean at sun rise in Virginia Beach.

U.S. Beaches

This Coastal City Was Just Chosen as the Location for a New Travel Show

Fish all year in the angler’s paradise of Virginia Beach with tips from Afar and learn from Jim Root, host of the new travel show, “Just Landed.”

The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

February 4, 2025 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

From the Editor

The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist

AFAR editor in chief Julia Cosgrove raises a glass to hotels that connect guests to locals and to each other.

April 10, 2020 12:31 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

U.S. Beaches

The 8 Best Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Get outside in the “Venice of the U.S.”, be it by paddleboard, airboat, or pool float.

February 24, 2021 12:18 PM

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Terry Ward

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the First Woman to Cross Africa by Electric Motorcycle

Sinje Gottwald rode from Tangier, Morocco, to Cape Town, South Africa in 124 days.

March 28, 2023 02:42 PM

The Largo di Torre Argentina, where Julius Caesar was killed, in Rome.

In the Magazine

New Hotels, Restaurants, and Experiences: Why Now Is the Time to Book a Trip to Rome

Sophisticated new accommodations and increased access to archaeological sites offer fresh reasons to visit the Eternal City.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

In the Magazine

The Podcast About Ethical Travel to Download Before Your Next Trip

We partnered with the award-winning radio show “To the Best of Our Knowledge” for its latest episode on ethical travel.

May 28, 2019 01:30 PM

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Le Dune Piscinas is located on Sardinia's Costa Verde.

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Spend the Night Amid Europe’s Tallest Sand Dunes

Serene and secluded, Le Dune Piscinas feels a world away from the typical Italian vacation hot spots.

January 22, 2025 09:21 AM

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Jenn Rice

Cruise News

This 3-Year Cruise Will Visit 148 Countries on All 7 Continents

The epic journey departs from Istanbul in November, with sailings (including accommodations and meals) starting at $38,500 per year.

June 7, 2023 02:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

This Year’s Must-Visit Arts Destination Is Not Where You Might Think

With conservation-minded watercolors and giant fiberglass lobsters, Islamorada’s artists are capturing the essence of the Florida Keys.

January 14, 2025 02:36 PM

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Charlene Fang

Whether your ideal Hawaiian vacation means time sunning, hiking, or snorkeling, there’s an island for you.

Islands

The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers

Escape the cold with a visit to one or more postcard-perfect Hawaiian islands—plus, how to give back while you’re there.

December 19, 2025 12:59 PM

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Amanda Castleman

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