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A guest room at the Hoxton Edinburgh with slate-blue walls, a large bed with a bright red fabric Art Deco-style headboard, wood floors, various lamps and sconces, and a full-length mirror on the wall

If You Like Staying in Independent, Boutique Hotels but Dig Loyalty Perks, Too—We Have a Solution for You

These lesser-known rewards programs and memberships allow you to accumulate points on stays and get discounts and benefits at smaller, more independent hotels and resorts.

January 8, 2026 07:21 PM

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Katherine Fan

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature

Want to see a trail route? If the path is paved and/or dog friendly? There’s now a helpful app update for that.

April 11, 2023 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Quizzes

Quiz: Discover Austria Off the Beaten Path, Your Way

Whether you’re a food fan or adventurer-—or somewhere in between—there’s something to delight your senses in this centrally located European country.

How ChatGPT and AI can (and can’t) help with gathering flight, hotel, restaurant, and destination information.

April 25, 2023 07:45 PM

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Chris Dong

Air Travel News

Nonstop Flights to Europe Are Under $350 Right Now—And Not on Budget Airlines

Off-season travel to Europe isn’t just underrated. It’s also way cheaper.

September 24, 2019 05:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Beach with stone formation on a sunny day.

Quizzes

Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz

Trivia is rooted in Latin for “crossroads” (trivium), and offers another way to travel.

September 5, 2023 05:05 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Road Trips

The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

August 31, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

These Exciting New Airline Routes to Europe Are Finally Here

Thanks to these new European flights, it’s much easier to hop across the pond from the United States this summer.

June 11, 2019 05:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Traditional Asian buildings by the water at sunset.

Where to Travel Next

The Most Exciting Places to Visit in Asia Right Now

These six destinations are some of Asia’s most exciting places as of late.

October 7, 2024 03:46 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Longreads

Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone

Since 2010, Docastaway has sent travelers to deserted islands with no training, no company, and few supplies. And business is booming.

August 6, 2024 10:40 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

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