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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

Yellow buildings with a green hilltop in the background

Where to Travel Next

12 Small Towns in Italy That Look Like Storybook Villages

Consider these diminutive, historic towns for your next trip.

January 21, 2026 01:45 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Superhero costume behind a glass wall with two chairs in front of it

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Museums + Galleries

Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum

In a show of Pharaonic heritage, Egypt held a massive parade to move 22 royal mummies to the newly opened National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo.

April 5, 2021 12:50 PM

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Samy Magdy

Left: Aqva aerial view; right: sailing to Burano

Hotel News + Openings

A New Floating Hotel in Venice Brings Guests to Lesser-Explored Areas of the Famed Italian City

The new Aqva loft gives guests access to Venice’s quieter waterways, offering the city’s first exclusive floating lodging with full navigation capabilities.

December 5, 2025 03:25 PM

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Jenn Rice

Index, WA, USA - September 08, 2021; The Empire Builder long distance Amtrak train behind a locomotive in 50th anniversary paint scheme crosses the North Fork Skykomish River in Index

Trains

Amtrak Works to Restore Canceled Routes as Unions Reach Tentative Deal

The national passenger rail network had started canceling all of its long-distance trains on Thursday amid ongoing freight rail labor talks threatening to lead to a possible strike.

September 15, 2022 12:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Essential Guide to the Baltic States

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The Essential Travel Guide to the Baltic States

Here’s what you need to know about traveling to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—and why you should be bound for the Baltics on your next trip.

August 26, 2019 11:16 AM

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John Newton

COVID + Travel

Thailand Drops All Test and Quarantine Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors

Starting May 1, vaccinated travelers will no longer be required to show proof of a prearrival PCR test or submit to one upon landing.

April 22, 2022 02:34 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Left: Jean-Pierre-Cavigelli; right: Tate Geological Center exterior

Epic Trips

This Man Will Take You to Wyoming’s Best Dinosaur Digs

Fossil-rich Wyoming draws amateur paleontologists from all over the world. Jean-Pierre Cavigelli shows them how it’s done.

April 9, 2026 03:15 PM

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Leilani Marie Labong

The pool at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore features city views and has a large plant wall.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in Singapore

From refurbished heritage shophouses to green indoor garden concepts, these are the best hotels in Singapore.

September 16, 2024 04:17 PM

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Charlene Fang

Outdoor Adventure

Why This South Carolina Destination Is Scientifically Good for Your Health

Escape to the lush landscape of Palmetto Bluff and let its natural surroundings enrich your mind and body.

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