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Why You Should Visit Arizona During Its Hellish Summer Heat

Five reasons why it’s still worth taking a trip during the hottest part of the year.

July 17, 2018 12:05 PM

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Sara Button

Air Travel News

Airlines Told They Must Issue Refunds for Coronavirus Cancellations

Despite the unprecedented scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, carriers remain obligated to refund passengers when they cancel a scheduled flight—a future flight credit doesn’t cut it.

April 6, 2020 07:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Wintered Out? Air Tahiti Nui Announces Warm Deals to French Polynesia

The airline’s “Embraced by Mana” air-and-hotel vacation promotion reveals 10 different paths to the South Pacific.

March 2, 2018 05:23 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Family Travel

A Beginner’s Guide to Taking an RV Trip With Kids

It might not be the idyllic #vanlife but it will build character and bonds.

November 5, 2019 07:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Is There Such a Thing as Ethical Animal Tourism?

A road map on how to responsibly integrate animals into your next vacation.

May 25, 2022 12:45 PM

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Lenora Todaro

Sustainable Travel

This Hotel Company Says “Good-Bye” to Mini Bathroom Amenities

To cut down on plastic waste, IHG has taken the next step, pledging to replace mini toiletries with bulk-sized options.

August 1, 2019 03:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Have a Peaceful and Serene Getaway in Santa Barbara

Ride the rails, grab a paddle, and relax with thoughtful hotel packages.

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Tips + News

St. Regis Celebrates Kauai’s Star Power With a New Movie Set Tour

This Hawaiian island doesn’t just look like an earthly paradise, it’s actually played one on the big screen.

March 1, 2018 01:25 PM

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David K. Gibson

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Super Nintendo World Is Now Open in Japan

A life-size Mario Kart ride and much more recently opened at Universal Studios Japan, with construction underway at theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood.

March 24, 2021 04:17 PM

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Nicole Antonio

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

Beacon Grand's enclosed, rooftop bar, The Starlite Lounge, echos its heyday as a popular dance hall in the early 1900s.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco

These places to stay are as varied and wonderful as the city itself.

June 21, 2024 11:58 AM

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Jessie Beck

Tips + News

Michelin Just Gave These 10 New York Restaurants New Stars

A Brooklyn wine bar owned by LCD Soundsystem’s frontman and a restaurant 30 miles outside of the city both earned stars in the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide New York City.

October 24, 2019 12:48 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Iceland Is Now Welcoming More International Travelers

The island nation opens its borders to more visitors from outside the EU/Schengen area—but not U.S. travelers.

July 16, 2020 02:59 PM

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Sara Button

Books

9 Delightful Picture Books to Inspire Tiny Travelers

Cultivate a love for reading—as well as cultures and landscapes near and far—with these literary selections.

April 2, 2019 02:23 PM

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Flora Tsapovsky

Bars + Nightlife

The Future of Dining Is Alfresco

As restaurants slowly reopen—and get creative to lure diners back—one thing is certain: We’ll be eating outside a lot more.

June 9, 2020 09:58 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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