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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

People

How One Safari Company Is Training More Women to Guide

Three women in African Bush Camps’ training program share how they’re entering one of safari’s most male-dominated professions.

March 13, 2026 06:49 PM

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Ellen Carpenter

Epic Trips

10 Things to Know Before You Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

The highest mountain in Africa may be a popular hiking destination, but it’s no walk in the park. Here’s how to prepare for a successful summit bid.

July 13, 2016 05:11 PM

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Tommy Alexander

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Travel Advisors Reveal 5 Types of Trips They Wish People Knew to Book Earlier—a Lot Earlier

If you want a dream trip, don’t sleep on it. For these five popular travel experiences, start planning a year in advance to ensure the best options for hotels, activities, and values.

November 13, 2025 08:18 AM

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Blane Bachelor

A port town on the island of Crete in Greece with colorful buildings and a waterfront lined with small boats and outdoor dining terraces

Cruise

This Is the New Way to Cruise the Mediterranean

A new generation of expedition cruise ships are bringing a completely reimagined style of cruising to the Mediterranean.

September 19, 2024 06:27 PM

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Jeri Clausing

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

Safari

What’s Next for Luxury Safaris?

After four decades in hospitality, a safari lodge owner has a message for her peers and safari companies.

July 7, 2022 05:21 AM

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Nicky Fitzgerald

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Solo Travel

Why You Can (and Should) Take a Serengeti Safari Alone

Safaris aren’t just for honeymooners. In fact, their mix of structured itineraries and communal dining is great for individual travelers.

June 12, 2018 08:13 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Terraced pools with milky blue waters surrounded by chalky white stone

UNESCO World Heritage

12 Extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites Where Nature Meets Culture

Cave art or beaches? Mountains or temples? Ancient ruins or volcanoes? You can enjoy both culture and nature at these remarkable sites.

June 9, 2025 05:16 AM

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Pat Tompkins

10 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Frequent Travelers

Packing Tips + Gear

13 Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Travelers

Left it to the last minute? Don’t fret about shipping deadlines with travel gift cards and memberships designed to order now and use later.

December 19, 2023 01:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking With Passion, Hiking With H.E.A.T.

How one writer discovered a love of the outdoors and a community of like-minded newcomers to hiking who looked just like her.

April 20, 2021 06:00 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Hiking + Cycling

Water Is Life: Staring Climate Change in the Face on Mount Kilimanjaro

A tale of melting glaciers, erratic rainfall, and the people at the heart of this dramatic landscape

August 17, 2016 07:08 PM

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Tommy Alexander

Outdoor Adventure

Explore the Great Outdoors With These Conservation Groups

Look beyond traditional travel companies to book your next outdoor adventure.

December 8, 2021 02:22 PM

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Pat Tompkins

The overwater villas at Six Senses Laamu were built using sustainable local timber.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Beach Resorts in the World

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

June 2, 2023 05:16 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

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