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The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Packing skis and gear on deck before leaving the dock; Backcountry ski touring above fjords in Alaska

Epic Trips

This Sail-to-Ski Trip Is the Best Way to Connect With Alaska’s Wild, Oceanside Landscapes

A warm boat, untouched snow, and fresh ceviche allow travelers to explore the fjords in the Prince William Sound.

May 12, 2026 01:49 PM

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Andy Cochrane

Left: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - July 19 2018: Entrance to the Sculpture Garden at the New Mexico Museum of Indian Arts and Culture; right: long stretch of road in the American Southwest

Road Trips

Route 66 Has Long Appropriated Native American Culture—Now Indigenous Communities Are Changing the Narrative

Updated for Route 66’s 100-year anniversary, the American Indigenous Tourism guide highlights cooking classes, murals, museums, and guided hikes along the road.

March 30, 2026 12:38 PM

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Mona Gable

Hiking sign with a yellow arrow in the foreground, woman walking with an orange backpack in the background

Hiking + Cycling

7 Breathtaking Hikes in Europe That Are Worth the Journey

Mountains, valleys, pilgrimages, and wilderness—these hikes showcase the best of the continent wherever your walking boots take you.

February 2, 2024 10:03 AM

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Phoebe Smith

Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris

Cities We Love

Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer

As postpandemic travelers return to Paris in droves, here’s a cheat sheet of new hotels and restaurants, under-the-radar exhibits, and other off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

July 10, 2023 07:45 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Person with hiking sticks walking downward on a hiking path in South Korea

Outdoor Adventure

A New 530-Mile Coast-to-Coast Hiking Trail Is Coming to South Korea

The forthcoming Dongseo Trail will be South Korea’s first planned long-distance hiking route, connecting the country’s east and west coasts.

January 2, 2026 10:04 AM

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Katie Chang

Tips + News

Why This Year Is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii

After a volcanic eruption and floods devastated parts of the state in 2018, Hawaii is back and better (and more affordable) this year. Here are a few specific reasons why you should go now.

February 11, 2019 01:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, a side view from the river at sunset

After a fire destroyed much of it in April 2019, the famed cathedral has set its reopening date. Here’s how to visit and what you need to know.

November 15, 2024 01:30 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

Longreads

The Man Who Sits With the Sky

In Yellowknife, Canada, Joe Bailey has earned the nickname “Aurora Hunter” for his uncanny ability to find and follow one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena: the Northern Lights.

February 22, 2022 08:44 AM

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Shruti Swamy

Air Travel News

Southwest Sale Includes Hawai‘i and Puerto Rico Flights From $45 Each Way

The flash promotion, which includes both domestic and international routes, ends on May 26—so you’ll need to act swiftly.

May 25, 2022 04:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sunrise from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park

National Parks

10 Stunning National Park Trails You Should Hike at Least Once in Your Life

America’s national parks offer some of the most diverse and awe-inspiring hiking experiences in the world.

July 7, 2025 01:54 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

These U.S. National Parks Are Hosting Free Stargazing Festivals This Summer

Here’s what you need to know about visiting the parks after dark.

May 17, 2023 10:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

On the newly launched <i>Evrima</i> mega-yacht, there are Ritz-Carlton touches throughout, including in the sprawling suites.

Ocean Cruises

These Luxury Hotel Brands Are Bringing the Resort Experience to the High Seas

Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Aman are all launching yacht cruises that aim to offer an over-the-top, luxurious oceangoing experience akin to their high-end hotel offerings.

December 20, 2022 04:04 PM

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Fran Golden

Solo Travel

Looking to Live Abroad (for a Few Months)? These Countries Are Offering Remote Work Visas for Longer Stays.

Change up your workplace scenery with these countries.

March 24, 2025 05:48 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Epic Trips

Gone “Dune Bashing” in the Qatari Desert

Behind the scenes of a four-wheel-drive desert safari in Qatar.

February 14, 2023 03:13 PM

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Tanveer Badal

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