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Accessible Travel
What Patagonia Taught Me About Who Gets to Travel
After a spinal cord injury, I thought one of the world’s great treks was beyond my reach. A five-day trek through Patagonia in a wheelchair changed how I think about accessible travel—and showed me what it really takes to make the world open to more travelers.
September 16, 2026 11:02 AM
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Álvaro Silberstein
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Road Trips
17 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway
September 16, 2026 10:02 AM
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Sara Button
(Left) Bamberg, Germany, (Right) Bamberg, Germany - May 26, 2026 - a glass of Aecht Schlenkerla smoked beer
Hiking + Cycling
Walk Pint-to-Pint on This Beer Hiking Trail in Germany
September 16, 2026 09:10 AM
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Adam H. Callaghan
A mock-up of two premium economy seats from Emirates with a divider between them and a small smartphone stand on the tray table of the seat in the foreground
Air Travel News
Emirates Is Bringing Business-Class Privacy to Premium Economy
September 15, 2026 05:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Glamping tent with wood floors and canvas walls
Hotel News + Openings
A New Under Canvas Glampsite Near Santa Fe Will Have Saunas, High-Desert Trails, and World-Class Art
September 15, 2026 09:41 AM
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Bailey Berg
Airelles Palladio, Venice lobby with wingback chair and gilt details and large chandelier and coffered wood ceiling
Hotel News + Openings
In Venice, Even Building a Luxury Hotel Happens by Boat
September 14, 2026 07:46 PM
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Laura Rysman
A person seen standing below several arch rock formations at Arches National Park in Utah
Trending News
Arches National Park Has a Popularity (and Parking) Problem. This New Program Aims to Solve That
September 14, 2026 05:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
United Employees Who Won’t Get Vaccinated Face Unpaid Leave or Termination
Loyalty + Rewards
United’s Frequent Flier Program Is Changing—Here’s Who Stands to Gain
November 16, 2023 10:52 AM
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Paul Rubio
People sitting on green chairs around a fountain in a park in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris
Air Travel News
You Can Take 4 Round-Trip Flights to Paris, Tokyo, and More With This $1,525 International Flight Pass
November 15, 2023 06:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort
Hotels
These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada
November 15, 2023 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
A person dressed in traditional regalia at a pow wow in South Dakota.
Travel for Good
How to Plan an Indigenous Travel Experience—Respectfully
November 15, 2023 12:04 PM
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Autumn Fourkiller
A Brightline train going over a bridge in Florida
Train Travel
Florida Has a New High Speed Train Route—Here’s What It’s Like
November 15, 2023 10:52 AM
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Paul Rubio
A flight attendant standing in an airplane aisle, with seats on either side. Her hands are raised to the luggage bins.
Air Travel News
Why Do Airplanes Dim the Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing?
November 15, 2023 08:00 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
JetBlue airplane taking off
Air Travel News
Amsterdam Will No Longer Restrict JetBlue Flights
November 14, 2023 09:30 PM
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Blane Bachelor
Overhead view of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland
Trending News
Iceland’s Blue Lagoon Closed Through November Amid Volcanic Eruption Concerns
November 14, 2023 05:35 PM
Mauna Lani
Hotels
Surf Schools, Water Sports, and Ocean Conservation: 7 Hawai’i Hotels for Connecting with the Pacific
November 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.
Fall 2023
How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean
November 14, 2023 01:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The undersea bedroom at the Muraka at Conrad Maldives
Hotels
These Are 8 of the Most Unique Hotels Around the World
November 14, 2023 01:26 PM
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Nora Zelevansky
Land's End, Baja, Mexico
Air Travel News
Mexico Flights From $99 One-Way During Alaska Airlines’ Sale—Including for Holiday Travel
November 14, 2023 12:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone
History + Culture
Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.
November 13, 2023 08:05 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A huge iceberg rises out of the water in Greenland
Expedition Cruises
7 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Greenland Cruise
November 11, 2023 10:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Festivals + Events
Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More
November 10, 2023 02:40 PM
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Jenn Rice
12 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo
Hotels
16 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo
November 10, 2023 02:26 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel
AFAR Approved
Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now
November 10, 2023 01:03 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A person pushing someone in a wheelchair in an airport
Air Travel News
United Unveils New Search Tool for Passengers With Wheelchairs
November 9, 2023 06:25 PM
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Bailey Berg
Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?
Train Travel
East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades
November 9, 2023 06:23 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Videos
The Best Time to Visit Alaska Might Surprise You [VIDEO]
November 9, 2023 05:31 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Cities We Love
A Local Chef Reveals His Perfect Day in Asheville, North Carolina
November 9, 2023 04:27 PM
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Jenn Rice
The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.
Fall 2023
The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard
November 9, 2023 11:50 AM
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Sebastian Modak
The counter area and table at ALT Stazione del Gusto in Rome
Trending News
Italy’s Next Best Dining Destination? Roadside Rest Stops
November 8, 2023 05:37 PM
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Erica Firpo
Man swimming among caverns with two small children
Family Travel
11 Family Travel Tips Every Parent Should Know
November 8, 2023 05:05 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Left: a Koreatown strip mall. Right: Kil Chae Jeong, owner of Gol Tong Chicken.
Fall 2023
A Look Behind the Scenes of One of Los Angeles’s Most Exciting Neighborhoods
November 8, 2023 02:03 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Chai Pani Okra Fries
Food + Drink
The Best Dishes to Try in Asheville, North Carolina, According to Its Top Chefs
November 8, 2023 11:37 AM
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Tykesha Burton
A-frame cabin in a forest at sunset
Hotels
Airbnb Just Made It Easier to Find Quality Listings
November 8, 2023 11:11 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The rooms at Gora Kadan have views of intimate gardens with maple trees.
Hotels
What to Know Before Staying in a Ryokan in Japan
November 8, 2023 09:00 AM
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Nicola Chilton
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