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A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
The city’s best stays include restored legends, sky-high sanctuaries, and newcomers that already feel essential.
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
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Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
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Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
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Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
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Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
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Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
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Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.
Stay Here Next
This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel
January 8, 2024 09:00 AM
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Katie Lockhart
A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.
Outdoor Adventure
5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville
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Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels
The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime
January 5, 2024 09:00 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
A table filled with plates of food at Chai Pani in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
How One Restaurant Is Transforming Asheville’s Food Scene
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Dark circle with ring of orange around it against a black background
Astrotourism
A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.
January 4, 2024 04:07 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A guide dog standing next to the legs of a man in khaki pants, a shirt, and a vest, carrying a cane, on an old-looking street
Travel for Good
8 Trip-Planning Tips for Blind or Visually Impaired Travelers
January 4, 2024 08:00 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
Two people holding up two U.S. passports with a European city in the background
Trending News
In 2024, U.S. Passports Will Be Processed Faster Than They Have Been in Years
January 3, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
A rustic table filled with Appalachian dishes at the restaurant Rhubarb in Asheville
Restaurants + Cafés
This Appalachian City Is Becoming a Major Food Destination
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Haneda Airport departure board with check-in counters in the background
Air Travel News
Tokyo’s Haneda Airport Briefly Closed After Japan Airlines Flight Burst Into Flames
January 2, 2024 07:52 PM
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Michelle Baran
Dollywood sign near the entrance to the theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Family Travel
A First-Timer’s Guide to Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s Theme Park in the Smokies
January 2, 2024 01:58 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is located on a secluded peninsula with white-sand beaches.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Family-Friendly Resorts in the Caribbean
December 30, 2023 10:00 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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Videos
We Drove The Extraterrestrial Highway—Here’s What We Found [VIDEO]
December 28, 2023 07:12 PM
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Tiana Attride
Colorful palaces on a green forested hillside overlooking a harbor with clear water and sailboats
Train Travel
You Can Soon Take the Glamorous Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train to the Italian Riviera
December 28, 2023 12:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
A look at the shoreline of Saint Kitts, with multiple boats docked in the harbor.
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel in 2024 According to Your Astrological Sign
December 28, 2023 11:00 AM
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Maliah West
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
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