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A huge mass of the brown seaweed has significantly grown in size and could threaten numerous beach destinations. Experts explain what sargassum is and how it might affect your upcoming getaway.
Demonstrators are storming the streets to condemn a proposed French law that would push back the country’s retirement age. How the protests could affect your France travel plans.
From Norway to New Zealand, Greenland to Glacier Bay, Alaska, these sailings offer the best way to view the striking coastal bluffs that make up some of the world’s most stunning fjords.
California’s super bloom season gets a remix: Here’s where to forage, plus some fun(gi) tips for experiencing the bounty of edible mushrooms.
If you live in Washington, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, or the Northeast, look up—you might catch a glimpse.
No, it’s not on the East or West Coast.
Don’t buy an Oru Kayak if you’re the shy, retiring type, because you’re going to get in a lot of conversations.
Save your sanity with this expert advice on booking flights, bypassing airport lines, and getting refunds if and when your flight is delayed or canceled.
The airline will be increasing the number of daily flights to popular tropical getaways during the busy winter holiday travel season.
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The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.
One writer on how Big Sur’s all-encompassing beauty is what she thinks about when she can’t travel.
Pioneering aviator Lilian Bland had built and flown her own plane before Amelia Earhart had even become a teenager. So why don’t more people know her name?
Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.
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Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.
Packing for your surf-and-sand vacation is as stress free as a day at the beach, thanks to this easy-reference guide to your essentials for a week.
Pioneering tattoo artist Amanda Wachob teamed with Roam luggage to create 100 hand-painted carry-ons we guarantee will turn heads at the airport.
The limited-edition Aura Collection features two new whimsical colorways from the direct-to-consumer luggage brand.
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AFAR editors hand-picked these apps to make traveling easier at every step of your trip, from outlining a packing list and booking hotels to figuring out exchange rates and translating words.
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Beat the crowds of summer travel with a trip to these destinations.
Whether you’re looking to dive deep underwater or witness a spectacle in the sky, there’s something for you.
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Incredible Hotels Around the World
Three luxury resorts on the Indonesian island of Bali are getting creative with waste reduction and recycling—and are educating travelers in the process.
Almost a century since it was born, this iconic hotel continues to wow guests with its Frank Lloyd Wright heritage, 22,000-square-foot spa, and world-class amenities.
Go big and spend your Bonvoy points on an overwater villa in the Maldives, a stylish boutique hotel in Rome, and more.
The new additions include some familiar brands as well as some homegrown boutique options.
In honor of the third season of the hit Apple TV+ show—out March 15—Airbnb is launching a very special overnight stay for a few lucky fans.
A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.
With a sexy new Japanese whisky bar and an extended summer season, the Alpina Gstaad remains a standard bearer in the Swiss Alps for design lovers and après aficionados.
These accommodations have long been a part of Boston’s storied history.
This resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast just became a certified B Corporation for its environmentally and socially responsible hospitality.
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When artist-educator Emily Jeffords led a group of artists on an Alaskan retreat, she was surprised to discover what happened when they ventured into the remote Alaskan wilderness.
