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The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Road Trips

How an Unplanned Road Trip Helped a California Family Reclaim the Van

Five days. Two kids. One Eurovan. Here’s what happened when writer Chris Colin and his family set out on a Northern California adventure that redefined the concept of #vanlife.

April 1, 2019 04:20 PM

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Chris Colin

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Art + Architecture

5 Caribbean Musicians, Writers, and Artists to Know

Caribbean-bound? Before you go, get to know the region through its artists.

October 7, 2015 07:55 PM

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Patrick Bennett

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Deal With Electronic Border Searches

Plus, what these more invasive searches mean for travel

April 21, 2017 03:16 PM

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Rachel B. Doyle

Travel for Good

What Travelers Can Do to Save the Planet

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

April 22, 2020 09:22 AM

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Staff

Epic Trips

Truth or Dare: The Curious Rise of Danger Tourism

Swimming with sharks, running with bulls, skiing down active volcanoes: The definition of a good time is changing.

March 2, 2018 01:27 PM

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David K. Gibson

Loyalty + Rewards

Five Expert Tips from a Mileage Addict: The Extra Mile

How to earn points from every possible purchase, hotel stay, and Uber ride

March 9, 2016 02:21 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

In the Magazine

How a Shifting Climate Is Transforming Florida

Rahawa Haile grew up surrounded by the beauty and kitsch of South Florida. Now she returns and wonders what happens when the places we love start to disappear.

January 22, 2019 07:00 PM

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Rahawa Haile

Travel Vanguard

AFAR’s 2018 Travel Vanguard: The Visionaries Who Are Transforming the Industry

These nine individuals are harnessing the power of travel to make a difference in the world.

October 2, 2018 02:02 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Beaches

The Liberal Moroccan Surf Town You Must See to Believe

Great wine, excellent water sports, and a cool gay scene—not the things you expect out of a Moroccan town

October 18, 2016 04:54 PM

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Paige Darrah

Natural Wonders

How to Explore the World’s Oldest Rain Forest

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is tens of millions of years older than the Amazon. Here’s how to visit.

November 21, 2017 12:00 PM

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Celeste Mitchell

Art + Culture

Weekend Guide: Go Deeper into Cuba

Meet Santiago, Cuba’s other cultural capital.

December 2, 2015 01:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Festivals + Events

13 Spring Events Worth Traveling for in 2018

Need an excuse to book a trip? Let one of these notable happenings around the world be your inspiration.

January 23, 2018 09:27 AM

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Sara Button

Weekend Getaways

10 Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit This Winter

Bigger isn’t always better when it’s time to get away. Case in point: These smaller, off-the-radar enclaves across the United States are well worth the wander come wintertime.

December 3, 2019 05:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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