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Packing Tips + Gear
The Essential Cruise Packing List
When packing for a cruise vacation, the good news is you’ll likely only have to pack and unpack once. But be prepared for a wide range of activities. Here’s a detailed list of what to bring.
March 29, 2024 12:48 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Stay Here Next
After Devastating Wildfires, One of Australia’s Most Iconic Lodges Has Been Reborn
After having been decimated by wildfires in 2020, Southern Ocean Lodge in Australia is back—and it’s better than ever. Here’s a firsthand look at the reimagined retreat.
March 25, 2024 02:04 PM
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Lee Tulloch
Cruise
Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do.
HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) recently unveiled a new cruise itinerary to and through the remote islands off the coasts of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau—and we were onboard.
March 25, 2024 01:53 PM
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Fran Golden
Travel for Good
In A Lesser-Known Part of Patagonia, Tourism is Helping Keep the Coastline Wild
In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.
March 01, 2024 02:54 PM
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Tim Chester
Cruise News
You Can Sail to All 7 Continents on This New 132-Day Cruise
The Holland America Line sailing will visit the Caribbean, South America, Antarctica, Easter Island, French Polynesia, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Egypt, the Mediterranean, and northern Europe.
February 29, 2024 12:22 PM
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Bailey Berg
History + Culture
17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World
From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.
February 26, 2024 08:37 PM
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Sarah Buder
Ocean Cruises
These Are the 7 Best Cruises to Take From Florida
From the Caribbean to Cape Horn, Central America to Canada, these are our favorite cruises that sail out of Florida ports.
February 08, 2024 01:28 PM
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Fran Golden
Unpacked (Podcast)
Have Travel Questions? Our New Season of the “Unpacked” Podcast Has the Answers.
Every Thursday on “Unpacked by AFAR,” we tackle life’s big travel questions.
February 01, 2024 11:40 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Cruise News
What’s New in Cruising in 2024
Months-long world cruises, better food, more remote destinations, and luxury sailings designed with families in mind—these are the top cruise trends of 2024.
January 22, 2024 07:51 PM
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Fran Golden
Small Ship Cruises
Escape the Masses on These New Small-Ship Expedition, Luxury, and Sailing Cruises
With fewer crowds, excellent service, and the ability to get to remote destinations, small-ship cruising—on vessels that can only accommodate up to 500 passengers—might truly be the best way to explore by sea.
January 22, 2024 02:26 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Cruise
These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships
From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.
January 22, 2024 01:57 PM
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Fran Golden
Expedition Cruises
11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Traveling to Antarctica
From the best seasickness meds to how to interpret your packing list—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the White Continent.
January 22, 2024 12:28 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Cruise
This Is When You Should Book a Cruise to Score the Best Deals
Wave season, which kicks off every January, is when cruise companies roll out some of the best cruise promotions of the year. These are among the top cruise deals we’ve spotted so far in 2024.
January 12, 2024 07:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Expedition Cruises
Antarctica or the Arctic: Which Polar Cruise Is Best for You?
From weather to wildlife, excursions to the environment, if you’re thinking of taking a cruise to either Antarctica or the Arctic, these are the main differences to consider.
December 22, 2023 06:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Cruise
Right Now Is the Best Time for Cruise Deals—and We’ve Found the Dreamiest Ones
This time of year, also known as “wave season,” is like the Black Friday of cruise deals. Here’s the scoop on big savings offered by river, expedition, ocean, and luxury cruise lines we love.
January 11, 2024 10:40 AM
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Michelle Baran
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