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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
man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow
AFAR Approved
The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023
December 28, 2023 06:57 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023
December 27, 2023 11:00 AM
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Tim Chester
Sunset over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California
National Parks
These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations in 2024
December 27, 2023 10:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups
December 26, 2023 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Park Hyatt New York, sleek hotel, museum-quality pieces on display, near Carnegie Hall
Loyalty + Rewards
Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Is Making Exciting Changes in 2024
December 26, 2023 07:26 AM
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Paul Rubio
Indoor bar area with red lanterns
Where to Travel Next
A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State
December 23, 2023 03:46 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Images of Zodiac cruising in Antarctica (left) and the Arctic (right)
Expedition Cruises
Antarctica or the Arctic: Which Polar Cruise Is Best for You?
December 22, 2023 06:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.
AFAR Approved
Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?
December 22, 2023 10:55 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Andaz Prague is located in the city's iconic Sugar Palace. This guest room living area features a cerulean sofa and large windows that let in ample natural light.
Hotels
Tattoos, Performance Art, Graffiti: How Luxury Hyatt Hotels Connect Guests to Brag-Worthy Local Experiences
December 22, 2023 10:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
The reception area at Bann at Oak Knoll is filled with Thai art from owner and chef Lalita Souksamlane’s private collection.
Hotels
How to Get Access to Five-Star Resort Amenities—Without Spending the Night
December 22, 2023 08:45 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Best Pink Sand Beaches Around the World
International Beaches
The 10 Prettiest Pink Sand Beaches in the World
December 22, 2023 08:36 AM
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Lottie Gross
Sailing ships line the port in Nice, France
Cruise
You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why
December 21, 2023 01:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand
History + Culture
7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand
December 21, 2023 01:26 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
people walking on street during daytime in Osaka Japan, with signs in Japanese. Some of the storefronts have giant sculptures of animals as their signs, like a chicken or a turtle. A TV tower is visible at the end of the street
Trending News
These Are 2024’s Travel Destinations to Watch, According to TikTok
December 21, 2023 09:50 AM
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Tiana Attride
Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds
Packing Tips + Gear
The 20 Most Popular Travel Essentials AFAR Readers Bought in 2023
December 21, 2023 07:18 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Aerial view of the beach and coastline in Tulum, Mexico, with buildings and hotels with thatched roods and pools
Air Travel News
You Can Now Fly Direct to This Mexican Coastal Paradise
December 20, 2023 08:24 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Illustration of a globe depicting a handful of flight routes
Air Travel News
These Are the Busiest Flight Routes in the World
December 20, 2023 07:10 PM
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Michelle Baran
Chef Ashleigh Shanti wading in a river and holding a she just caught while fly fishing.
Hiking + Cycling
Asheville Chef Ashleigh Shanti on the Power of Play, From Foraging and Swimming to Hiking and More
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Italy Drops Health Pass Requirement for Entering Restaurants, Museums
Books
14 Books to Read if You’re Dreaming About Italy
December 20, 2023 10:32 AM
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Sara Button
People walking into the Capital One Cardholder Lounge on Miami Beach
Loyalty + Rewards
How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card
December 20, 2023 09:28 AM
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Paul Rubio
On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.
Trending News
Yosemite National Park to Bring Back Reservation System in 2024
December 19, 2023 05:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Live out your best desert island life at the likes of Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic.
Beaches
The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic—and the Hotels to Stay At
December 19, 2023 05:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Woman dancing in a green mountain scene wearing a gauzy flowing dress.
Art + Culture
Asheville’s Creative Scene Is Bursting With Talented Artists. Here’s Where to Find Them.
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The interior of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.
Art + Culture
10 Must-Visit Museums in Washington, D.C.
December 19, 2023 01:57 PM
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Mae Hamilton
10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers
Packing Tips + Gear
13 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers
December 19, 2023 01:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes
Hiking + Cycling
7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World
December 19, 2023 01:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Image of a volcanic and lava flowing in Iceland
Trending News
Volcano Erupts on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula
December 19, 2023 11:33 AM
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Michelle Baran
This guest room at the Regent Hong Kong features views of Victoria Harbour.
Stay Here Next
This Reimagined Icon Is One of Hong Kong’s Most Exciting New Hotels
December 19, 2023 10:22 AM
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Chris Schalkx
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