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4 Days In

4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood

There’s never been a more exciting time to dig into the drama of this storied city.

November 5, 2025 03:10 PM

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Erin Feher

Beautiful port of Nafplio city in Greece with small boats, palm trees and Bourtzi castle on the water

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in July

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

April 1, 2026 09:58 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Gravedona ed Uniti is but one of the Lake Como region’s many unforgettable villages.

Epic Trips

From Epic Hikes to Delicious Cuisine, How to Let the Lake Como Region Delight All Your Senses

Beyond its well-earned reputation for elegance, there’s a lot more to love among the postcard-perfect mountains and streams of this Northern Italian province.

Sponsored by Italy Tourism

Islands

Escaping to Cat Island, the Best-Kept Secret in the Bahamas

Most tourists haven’t heard of it. Many Bahamians haven’t been there. Here’s why Cat Island should be your next island getaway.

May 23, 2019 11:32 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A man reaches above the seats on an airplane, intent on pushing the flight attendant call button with his left index finger.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Flight Attendant Call Button Is Meant to Be Used. But When Is Appropriate?

Yes, there is a right time and a wrong time to ring the flight attendant call button.

September 2, 2024 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Water Sports

This Boat Rental Company Is the Perfect Way to Step Up Your Staycation

Boatsetter, the Airbnb of boats, makes it easy to rent anything from a fishing boat to a fully crewed yacht.

August 19, 2020 02:30 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

A wide view of a man looking out over Lochan Urr in Glen Etive, Scotland, with the snow-capped Buachaille Etive Beag and Buachaille Etive Mor mountains in the background.

Sustainable Travel

These Are Some of Scotland’s Best Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Adventures

Whether hiking, fishing, or whisky tasting, explore Scotland the sustainable way.

Sponsored by VisitScotland

In the Magazine

Is There an Ethical Way to Travel the World?

One of AFAR’s new Unpacked columnists discusses her desire to connect with nature through travel and to protect it.

April 12, 2022 03:49 PM

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Latria Graham

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Trains

33 European Countries With One Single Train Pass—Here’s How to Use Eurail

Forget flight delays and luggage limits. Here’s how you can take the train across Europe hassle-free.

July 2, 2025 02:49 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Trains

Why a Night Train Should Be on Your Next Europe Itinerary

Sleeper trains are gaining momentum throughout the continent, thanks to a boom in demand for environmentally friendly travel and new political backing.

March 4, 2024 09:24 AM

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Catherine Bennett

A blue and white striped lighthouse with a small restaurant and bar area at the base on the beach in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Air Travel News

American Just Added 8 New Routes to These Dreamy International Beach Destinations

The carrier is betting big that travelers will seek sun-drenched getaways like the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica this winter.

May 17, 2024 06:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

A high view of Avalon Bay in California, with Catalina Casino in the foreground.

Road Trips

The Ultimate Southern California Road Trip

From coastal luxury to desert escapes, these ten iconic locations will guide you through the heart of Southern California.

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