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What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Caribbean Hurricane Season is Here—And This Year May Be Different
Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.
May 16, 2026 11:52 AM
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Ann Abel
A row of four tables and blue chairs along a small nook at JetBlue's Bluhouse lounge at JFK airport
Loyalty + Rewards
These Are the Most Exciting New Airport Lounges in the U.S.
May 15, 2026 08:14 PM
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Paul Rubio
La Reina at El Rey Court
Road Trips
The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66
May 15, 2026 03:05 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A surfer rides a wave on the Eisbach canal along Munich's Englischer Garten
Trending News
You Can Once Again Watch Surfers Ride This Epic River Wave in the Middle of Munich
May 15, 2026 02:57 PM
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Kate Mann
Half Dome Hike, Yosemite
Hiking + Cycling
8 Dream Hikes in the United States (and How to Score the Permits)
May 14, 2026 06:35 PM
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Anna Mazurek
A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail
National Parks
A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations
May 14, 2026 05:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Where to Travel Next
Portugal’s Wildest Islands Have Volcanic Hikes, Black-Sand Beaches, and Natural Hot Springs
May 14, 2026 02:30 PM
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Chadner Navarro
Princeton, New Jersey / USA - September 10, 2017 : Some tourists standing in front of Princeton University Art Museum.
Weekend Getaways
The Perfect Weekend in Princeton Is All About Art Museums, Water Polo, and Some Seriously Good Food
September 13, 2024 03:09 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Napa Valley's mustard fields in the spring.
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.
September 13, 2024 08:08 AM
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Matt Villano
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Hate Turbulence. Where Should I Sit on the Plane?
September 13, 2024 07:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
The Linn Cove Viaduct, at mile marker 304.4, was one of the most ambitious and technically challenging segments of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Road Trips
Fall Is the Best Season for Road Trips in the USA—Here Are the Top 8
September 12, 2024 12:43 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
sunset view of the bridge in Austin Texas. A line of people is standing on the bridge looking up a a flock of bats flying out across the sky
Accessible Travel
I Needed Community. I Found It in Austin.
September 12, 2024 08:45 AM
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Ross Showalter
A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background
Weekend Getaways
8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado
September 11, 2024 11:32 AM
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Bailey Berg
Apple’s New TSA-Approved ID Has Launched—and Is Coming to an Airport Near You
Air Travel News
These Are the Airports Where You Can Currently Use Your iPhone to Get Through TSA Security
September 11, 2024 09:56 AM
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Caitlin Morton
A double-decker bar with a thatched roof floating in a turquoise ocean
Bars + Nightlife
7 of the Best Floating Bars Around the World
September 11, 2024 02:56 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Two suitcases in the departure airport terminal waiting for the area
Packing Tips + Gear
I’m a Professional Gear Reviewer, and I’d Never Buy New Luggage Without Considering These 7 Things
September 10, 2024 07:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Eiffel Tower in Paris with a long reflecting pool in the foreground flanked by cone-shaped manicured bushes and a large strip of lawn
Trending News
The Rules for Traveling to Europe Are About to Change
September 9, 2024 07:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Joshua trees with a large boulder in the background in Joshua Tree National Park
Trending News
The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
September 9, 2024 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
September 9, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.
Summer 2024
Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations
September 9, 2024 11:08 AM
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Latria Graham
Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords
Cruise
On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?
September 7, 2024 10:59 AM
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Jeri Clausing
Colorful houses on an beach.
U.S. Beaches
7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall
September 6, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Mount Taranaki, a snow-capped solitary mountain peak in New Zealand, with a reflective lake in the foreground reflecting an upside down image of the peak with yellow-ish brush all around
Trending News
Starting This Fall, New Zealand Will Triple Its Tourist Tax
September 6, 2024 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Trevi Fountain in Rome with a souvenir vendor in the foreground and a smattering of tourists around the iconic fountain
Air Travel News
American Airlines Just Announced 5 New Routes to Some of Europe’s Most Sought-After Destinations
September 6, 2024 02:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.
Summer 2024
The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It
September 6, 2024 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed
Stay Here Next
Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like
September 5, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A Paralympic athlete in a wheelchair on a race track
Trending News
For Paralympic Athletes, Travel Can Be One of the Biggest Barriers to Competing
September 5, 2024 12:09 PM
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Maayan Ziv
Fanny Pack
Packing Tips + Gear
10 Travel-Ready Fanny Packs That Are Actually Stylish
September 5, 2024 11:11 AM
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Courtney Holden
Ditch the car and see this year's fall foliage by rail.
Outdoor Adventure
Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage
September 4, 2024 06:45 PM
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Miles Howard
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Books
8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure
September 4, 2024 07:01 AM
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Pat Tompkins
Unite Here hotel workers wearing red shirts and holding yellow "On Strike" signs picketing in Los Angeles
Trending News
Why Are So Many Hotel Workers on Strike?
September 3, 2024 05:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
A shrimp taco with pickled peaches and fried leeks from Alay Alay Taquera de Medio Oriente.
Summer 2024
A New Generation of Chefs is Revitalizing an Immigrant Cuisine in Mexico City
September 3, 2024 08:36 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What You Should Know About Traveling While Pregnant
September 3, 2024 07:00 AM
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Daliah Singer
A man reaches above the seats on an airplane, intent on pushing the flight attendant call button with his left index finger.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Flight Attendant Call Button Is Meant to Be Used. But When Is Appropriate?
September 2, 2024 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
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