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Japan has so many cities worth visiting, and the national airline lets you visit as many as possible in one trip.
Air Travel News
With Airfares Climbing, Here’s How to Fly to Two Destinations for the Price of One
Airline stopover programs provide a great, affordable way to extend your trip and visit an extra city.
May 8, 2026 05:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Suitcase on bed
Packing Tips + Gear
Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever
May 8, 2026 03:33 PM
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Shayla Martin
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
Do I Really Have to Get President Trump’s Portrait in My Passport?
May 8, 2026 01:09 PM
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Terry Ward
A suite onboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, with a sofa and small dining table with food and champagne on it in the foreground and a double bed in the background and walls decked out with ornate wood details
Trains
What It’s Like To Travel on Europe’s Most Glamorous Train
May 8, 2026 12:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
James Turrell, As Seen Below - The Dome, a Skyspace by James Turrell. Photo: Mads Smidstrup © ARoS, 2025. From James Turrell's visit in As Seen Below, June 2025.
Art + Culture
James Turrell’s Biggest, Most Ambitious Work Is About to Open in Europe
May 8, 2026 11:52 AM
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Vanita Salisbury
Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius ship as viewed from a distance
Trending News
How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? We Asked Infectious Disease Experts
May 7, 2026 05:25 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Peggy's Cove, NS, Canada
Weekend Getaways
This Maritime City Has Canada’s Most Artsy Harbor, Plus Great Lobster Joints and Titanic Lore
May 7, 2026 02:49 PM
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Darcy Rhyno
The pool at Grand Hotel Fasano sits by the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.
Stay Here Next
This Idyllic Italian Lake Is an Overlooked Alternative to Lake Como—Here’s Where to Stay
May 14, 2025 12:21 PM
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Alia Akkam
The Congregation is a laid-back café housed in a former church in Detroit’s Boston-Edison Historic District.
Restaurants + Cafés
The Essential Detroit Travel Guide for Foodies
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Camping Checklist: What to Pack for a Comfy Night Under the Stars
Camping
The Ultimate Camping Checklist for a Comfy Night Under the Stars
May 13, 2025 01:59 PM
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Jessie Beck
Two adults and a a child stand on the deck of a Paul Gauguin Cruises ship looking out a big green mountainous island
Cruise
Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It
May 13, 2025 01:18 PM
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Fran Golden
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Food + Drink
This Is the World’s First Michelin-Starred Ice Cream Shop
May 13, 2025 12:01 PM
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Clarissa Wei
The Siren Hotel’s lobby
Art + Culture
9 Must-Visit Detroit Spots for Art and Style Lovers
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Many travelers don't have a Real ID or passport
Air Travel News
The Real ID Requirement Is Now in Effect—Is It Holding People Up at the Country’s Airports?
May 12, 2025 06:28 PM
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Jennifer Billock
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Spring 2025
Surfing Isn’t out of Reach for Blind Travelers. Here’s How I Made it Happen in Hawai‘i
May 12, 2025 02:19 PM
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Ryan Knighton
A mother and two children play in the sand, while their grandfather stands in the shallow ocean water nearby
Family Travel
I Often Travel With My Older Parents and Younger Kids—These Are 9 Tips I Recommend to Keep Everyone Happy
May 12, 2025 01:53 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
A man putting a plastic bag of toiletries into a TSA security tray containing a wallet, phone, and belt
Air Travel News
Help! I Left Something on the Plane or at TSA. How Do I Get It Back?
May 12, 2025 11:11 AM
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Stacey Lastoe
A high view of bridges over a river leading to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Road Trips
This U.S. Road Trip Is Full of Small Towns, Mountains, and Stargazing
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A view of the sun setting over mountains covered in green trees in West Virginia.
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated Destination Is the Perfect Place to Unplug
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United airplanes parked at gates at Newark Liberty International Airport
Air Travel News
What’s Going on at Newark Airport, and How It Could Affect Your Upcoming Flights
May 9, 2025 05:49 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Ace Hotel & Swim Club in the Athens Riviera. Green chaise longues surround a pool; right: the hotel's blue and white exterior.
Hotels
The Seaside Mediterranean City Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why It’s Worth the Trip
May 9, 2025 10:57 AM
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Nicola Chilton
A collage featuring a mountain road above water in the background, and five black-and-white cutouts of people ranging from a young toddler to an elderly couple
Family Travel
Do You Travel Like a Millennial, a Boomer, or a Gen Xer? Here’s How Each Generation’s Travel Habits Differ
May 8, 2025 12:47 PM
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Terry Ward
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine
Spring 2025
For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico
May 8, 2025 09:59 AM
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Anya von Bremzen
Kauai
Outdoor Adventure
Gorgeous Beaches, Small Towns, and Waterfalls: This Is One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the U.S.
May 7, 2025 02:37 PM
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Rachel Ng
orange sitting chairs and tables at the Brazil Advantage VIP Lounge in Belo Horizonte airport lounge
Air Travel News
This Is the World’s Best Priority Pass Lounge, According to Travelers
May 7, 2025 12:31 PM
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Paul Rubio
A silhouette of a person stargazing on a deck.
Ocean Cruises
5 Amazing Excursions Curated by Afar
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A view of a mountain and pale pink and blue sky reflected in a lake in the early morning light of Juneau, Alaska.
Disney
The Best Way to See Alaska Is on a Disney Cruise
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View of an airplane wing with the sun shining beyond a group of clouds
Air Travel News
Flights Will Likely Be Cheaper This Year, According to Airline Insiders—Here’s When to Book for the Best Deals
May 6, 2025 02:42 PM
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Dennis Green
Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.
Spring 2025
I’ve Been to Guangzhou a Dozen Times, but This Last Trip With My Son Changed Me
May 6, 2025 12:12 PM
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Bonnie Tsui
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Longreads
10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission
May 6, 2025 11:16 AM
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Iona Brannon
Red and yellow fireworks over a city skyline at night
Holiday Travel
These 7 Places Are Having the Most Festive July 4 Parties
May 5, 2025 04:29 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A train window as viewed from the interior of a train, looking out at vineyards
Trending News
I Was Stranded on a Train During Spain’s Massive Blackout—Here Are 4 Travel Lessons I Learned
May 5, 2025 03:19 PM
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Jamie Ditaranto
The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy, with its black and white tiled facade, amid of a sea of buildings with red clay rooftops
Trending News
Italy Is Making It Harder to Claim Citizenship Via Ancestry—Here’s What You Need to Know
May 2, 2025 06:09 PM
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Erica Firpo
A black smartphone facing up sitting atop an orange-tinted smartphone facing down atop a grey and orange wheeled suitcase
Trending News
Should You Use a Burner Phone When You Travel? Plus, How to Secure Your Personal Mobile Device
May 2, 2025 04:46 PM
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Iona Brannon
Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil
Off The Tourist Trail
Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips
May 2, 2025 04:00 PM
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Eleanor Aldridge
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