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7 Cool Things You Can Now Do on a Cruise

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Photo Essays

How Instagram Helped this Travel Photographer’s Career Blossom

AFAR Ambassador Dan Tom started using social media casually, but it ended up influencing his aesthetic beyond what he’d imagined.

September 1, 2016 05:32 PM

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Alina Polishuk

History + Culture

What to Know if You’re in Bali on the Annual Day of Silence

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

March 7, 2019 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The New-Old Reason You Need to Go Wine Tasting on Long Island

Long Island’s wine country has grown up.

April 24, 2017 06:07 PM

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Jackie Bryant

The Future of Travel

Work, Play, and Stay: The Hotels That Have Mastered Coworking

It’s easier than ever to get away without clocking out, now that more hotels are opening their own dedicated coworking spaces. Here are the places leading the pack.

September 25, 2018 06:53 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Korean Banchan

What you need to know about the history, etiquette, and ingredients behind banchan, the small dishes that accompany most Korean meals.

August 30, 2021 06:24 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM

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Anthony Doerr

Tips + News

Puerto Rico Is Open for Tourism, Despite All Those Grim Earthquake Headlines

Nervous about going to Puerto Rico? This map shows exactly where the earthquake swarm is on the island—and everywhere else where it’s still safe to visit.

January 16, 2020 05:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

All Hail the Swiss Farm Stand

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

September 23, 2021 03:30 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Tips + News

Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)

The country is ready to receive a lot more visitors—here’s what we know.

June 10, 2020 07:44 PM

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Sara Button

Founder’s Note

On the Life-Changing Power of Travel

Travel clues us into how we can—and why we should—build a more just society.

September 26, 2016 06:04 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Food + Drink

Grain Expectations: How a Tiny Tucson Bakery Is Preserving Local Heritage

In Tucson, Arizona, Don Guerra has transformed the meaning of a modern neighborhood bakery—and is bringing the rest of town along for the ride.

April 23, 2020 06:35 PM

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Sara Button

AFAR Advisor

Wellness Overload: What Does “Wellness” Actually Mean?

“Wellness” means something different to every traveler—and every travel partner. Start here to make sense of it all.

September 25, 2019 04:59 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Perfect Weekend Retreat in Monterey, California, Is All About Food, Wine, and Nature

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend in Monterey, California, Is All About Food, Wine, and Nature

This central California region’s idyllic coastlines, fine dining scene, and world-class vineyards make for a relaxing getaway.

July 8, 2022 07:36 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

These U.S. and International Airports Have COVID-19 Testing Facilities

Where you can get tested before takeoff or after landing.

December 15, 2020 04:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

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