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Shayla Martin

Senior Editor

Shayla Martin is a senior editor at Afar. She is an award-winning travel and culture journalist based in Washington, D.C. She is also the founder of “The Road We Trod,” a newsletter that explores travel destinations through the Black gaze.

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Hotel News + Openings
Traveling to Rwanda? “Don’t Skip Kigali,” Says Owner of City’s Newest Luxury Hotel
March 12, 2026 06:02 PM
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
The U.S. Airports and Routes Most Likely to Face Delays, According to New Data
February 19, 2026 05:53 PM
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Where to Travel Next
12 Under-the-Radar Places You Should Travel to Now, Before They Get Popular
February 17, 2026 12:14 PM
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Where to Go in Fall
Blue Ridge Parkway in Fall Hues, Award-Winning Restaurants, and Reborn Hotels—Asheville Is Calling
August 28, 2025 04:06 PM
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Winter Sports
No One Does It Like Us: Why My First Experience at a Winter Summit for Black Skiers Was So Invigorating
November 13, 2024 04:39 PM
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Distant mountains over Mirror Lake, New York in the winter
Winter Sports
5 Places to Try a New Winter Sport Without the Crowds
November 05, 2024 06:57 PM
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Shayla Martin
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Winter Sports
5 U.S. Ski Resorts to Visit for Avoiding the Crowds
November 04, 2024 11:49 PM
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