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A single boat glides along the dark-blue water in Malta with a large, sand-colored cliff along the shore
Where to Travel Next
The Mediterranean’s Best-Kept Secret Is Now Easier Than Ever to Reach—Here’s Why You Should Go
Travelers looking for warmth and history without the crowds of Santorini or the Amalfi Coast have a new destination to add to their wish list.
July 8, 2026 12:09 PM
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Heidi Mitchell
Vista of green cliffs along West Texas Highway 170 on Mexico Border and Rio Grande River
Road Trips
The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Texas, From Wildflower Fields to Cajun Country
July 8, 2026 10:05 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Turquoise cardboard containers of raspberries, blackberries, cherries, and strawberries
Travel Tips + Etiquette
At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.
July 8, 2026 02:20 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Rocky hill with some trees, turquoise water with sunbathers and some white boats
Where to Travel Next
5 Easy Alternatives to Crowded Summer Destinations in France
July 7, 2026 03:49 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota, USA
Road Trips
This Summer Road Trip Crosses 700 Miles of One of the Most Underrated U.S. States
July 7, 2026 02:59 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Different foreign passports from many countries
Visas + Passports
The 2026 World’s Most Powerful Passport Rankings Are In. Where Does the U.S. Rank?
July 7, 2026 02:23 AM
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Bailey Berg
United States Of America Florida Florida Keys Key Largo John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park snorkeling on the coral reef
Water Sports
This Florida Island Is One of the Best in the World for Snorkeling
July 6, 2026 10:36 PM
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Charlene Fang
How Fashion Can Challenge Western Misconceptions About Iran & Islam
History + Culture
How Fashion Can Challenge Western Misconceptions About Iran & Islam
June 28, 2016 04:06 PM
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Kyana Moghadam
Living in the Moment: Trey Zoeller, Founder, Jefferson's Bourbon
Travel Insiders
Living in the Moment: Trey Zoeller, Founder, Jefferson’s Bourbon
June 27, 2016 03:15 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Take the Ultimate Spanish Road Trip From Barcelona
Road Trips
Take the Ultimate Spanish Road Trip From Barcelona
June 24, 2016 07:58 PM
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Chris Ciolli
See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day
Festivals + Events
See the Turtles of Hawaii Celebrate Their Own Independence Day
June 24, 2016 02:13 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
What Does Brexit Mean for Travel?
Air Travel News
What Does Brexit Mean for Travel?
June 24, 2016 12:44 PM
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Matt Villano
What I Learned in Italy About Loving My Body
Health + Wellness
What I Learned in Italy About Loving My Body
June 23, 2016 08:24 PM
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Dara Bramson
Is This the End of Paying for Onboard Entertainment?
Air Travel News
Is This the End of Paying for Onboard Entertainment?
June 22, 2016 08:31 PM
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Matt Villano
So You Want to Get Married on a Cruise
Cruise
So You Want to Get Married on a Cruise
June 22, 2016 03:39 PM
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Anne Kalosh
The Swiss Story Behind the World's Sturdiest Watch
Packing Tips + Gear
The Swiss Story Behind the World’s Sturdiest Watch
June 21, 2016 06:35 PM
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Jeremy Kirkland
Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others
Family Travel
Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others
June 21, 2016 05:07 PM
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Matt Villano
An Open Letter to Donald Trump from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
Founder’s Note
An Open Letter to Donald Trump from AFAR Cofounder Greg Sullivan
June 20, 2016 02:48 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Can You Actually Go on an Ethical Safari?
Safari
Can You Actually Go on an Ethical Safari?
June 17, 2016 06:53 PM
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Mark Byrne
Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer's Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris
Food + Drink
Wandering Chef: Charlie Palmer’s Love Letter to Le Bristol Paris
June 16, 2016 08:07 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Edward Readicker-Henderson: A Writer Who Knew How to Live
People
Edward Readicker-Henderson: A Writer Who Knew How to Live
June 16, 2016 02:24 PM
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Jeremy Saum
Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction
Outdoor Adventure
Vail Rolls Out a New Summer Attraction
June 16, 2016 02:17 PM
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Matt Villano
6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics
Festivals + Events
6 Ways to Travel Deeper in Rio During the Olympics
June 15, 2016 07:42 PM
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Nick Pachelli
Close Encounters of the Wild Kind in Namibia’s Desert
Safari
Close Encounters of the Wild Kind in Namibia’s Desert
June 15, 2016 06:29 PM
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Sarah Gold
Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise
History + Culture
Why You Need to Visit This Redeemed Gangster’s Paradise
June 14, 2016 06:54 PM
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Erum Jilani
The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”
Trending News
The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”
June 14, 2016 12:48 PM
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Matt Villano
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
Family Travel
What Happens When Life Turns You Into a New Kind of Traveler?
June 14, 2016 11:28 AM
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Leslie Jamison
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
Health + Wellness
The Check-In: 4 Hotels That Will Help You Get (and Stay) Healthy
June 10, 2016 07:22 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
Everything You Need to Know About Philly's Buzzing BYOB Scene
Bars + Nightlife
Everything You Need to Know About Philly’s Buzzing BYOB Scene
June 10, 2016 03:47 PM
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Will McGough
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
Air Travel News
American Airlines Changes Its Loyalty Program Rules Yet Again
June 10, 2016 03:41 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can
Bars + Nightlife
6 San Francisco Dive Bars to Visit While You Still Can
June 9, 2016 06:19 PM
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Sarah Baird
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
Hotels
4 After-Dark Hotel Programs for Night Owls
June 9, 2016 06:13 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
Food + Drink
You Can Live—and Cook—Like Julia Child at This Airbnb in France
June 8, 2016 09:26 PM
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Keith Flanagan
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
AFAR Company Updates
AFAR Conversations: A Discussion and Dinner in L.A.
June 8, 2016 06:00 PM
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Kate Appleton
Can Taking the Myers-Briggs Personality Test Help You Figure out How to Travel?
Family Travel
5 Unique Vacations for the Entire Family
June 8, 2016 01:34 PM
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Nicoletta Richardson
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