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Top deck of an Oceania Cruises ship in port with the pool and ample white loungers in view
Ocean Cruises
Don’t Want to Cruise With Kids? Sail on These Adult-Focused Cruise Ships
From cruise lines with a minimum age requirement to itineraries that cater specifically to adults, on these cruises you won’t see many or any younger passengers.
January 30, 2026 04:50 PM
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Fran Golden
Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.
National Parks
This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen
January 30, 2026 03:17 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Airport terminal under snowfall in winter.
Air Travel News
After Thousands of Canceled Flights, Here’s What Stranded Travelers Learned From Winter Storm Fern
January 30, 2026 01:04 PM
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Stacey Lastoe
Ritz Paris
Hotels We Love
The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels
January 30, 2026 12:39 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Winter Garden at the Carlton with hanging plants and green banquettes
Stay Here Next
A Milan Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn—Just in Time for Italy’s Olympics
January 30, 2026 11:58 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Food + Drink
This Caribbean Food Festival Wasn’t Made for Tourists—and That’s Why It’s So Good
January 30, 2026 09:26 AM
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Nikki Miller-Ka
A bright red trolley in Prague, Czech Republic, with a vintage red car in the background and historic buildings all around
Travel Tips + Etiquette
6 Tips for Travelers Who Want to Move Abroad—and Companies That Will Help You Do It
January 29, 2026 06:58 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
This Is Why Foodies Should Visit the BVI in November
Festivals + Events
This Is Why Foodies Should Visit the BVI in November
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Women in Travel: Three Successful CEOs on How They Do It
AFAR Advisor
Women in Travel: Three Successful CEOs on How They Do It
October 31, 2019 08:14 AM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?
Air Travel News
Why Would Anyone Want to Check Their Bag?
October 30, 2019 07:04 PM
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Staff
You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District
Tips + News
You Could Be Fined for Taking Photos of Geisha in This Kyoto District
October 30, 2019 02:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.
Hotels
The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.
October 30, 2019 11:03 AM
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Natalie Beauregard
No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program
Tips + News
No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program
October 29, 2019 07:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins
Air Travel News
The End of Gate-Checking? United Hopes So With New Overhead Bins
October 29, 2019 06:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
AFAR Advisor Survey Contest Rules & Regulations
AFAR Advisor
AFAR Advisor Survey Contest Rules & Regulations
October 29, 2019 05:04 PM
Fly South for the Winter With These Amazing Flight Deals
Air Travel News
Fly South for the Winter With These Amazing Flight Deals
October 29, 2019 04:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets
Books
Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets
October 29, 2019 03:46 PM
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Matt Kemp
Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China
Tips + News
Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China
October 29, 2019 02:27 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel
Tips + News
The Most—and Least—Ecofriendly Ways to Travel
October 28, 2019 07:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet
Air Travel News
How to Eat Local at 35,000 Feet
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Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now
October 28, 2019 11:48 AM
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Jake Emen
18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack
Packing Tips + Gear
18 Travel-Size Toiletries AFAR Staffers Always Pack
October 25, 2019 05:08 PM
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Staff
This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
Epic Trips
This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway
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Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon
Outdoor Adventure
Learning to Live With Less in the Colombian Amazon
October 25, 2019 01:25 PM
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Michele Bigley
OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life
Art + Architecture
OMG! You Can Visit “Schitt’s Creek” in Real Life
October 25, 2019 12:32 PM
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Billie Cohen
Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact
Tips + News
Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact
October 25, 2019 12:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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In the Magazine
Italy Up Close
October 25, 2019 10:35 AM
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Sara Button
How to Plan Your First Trip to Pakistan
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Plan Your First Trip to Pakistan
October 24, 2019 10:12 PM
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Maggie Fuller
These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries
Tips + News
These Are the World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Countries
October 24, 2019 07:08 PM
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Sarah Buder
JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe
Air Travel News
JetBlue to Team with Norwegian to Fly You to Europe
October 24, 2019 06:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
Air Travel News
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
October 24, 2019 06:38 PM
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Billie Cohen
Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020
The Future of Travel
Mexico’s Most Popular Destinations Are Banning Single-Use Plastics Starting in 2020
October 24, 2019 06:25 PM
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Juliana Shallcross
Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?
AFAR Advisor
Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?
October 24, 2019 12:58 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars
Tips + News
Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars
October 24, 2019 12:48 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter
Where to Travel Next
Why You Should Go to Miami This Winter
October 23, 2019 09:46 PM
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Ann Shields
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