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This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy

Explore tulips, wine harvests, and Christmas markets without the stress on Emerald Cruises.

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At Dubai Airport, Travelers’ Eyes Become Their Passports

On Sunday, travelers stepped up to an iris scanner after checking in, gave it a good look, and breezed through passport control within seconds.

March 8, 2021 04:03 PM

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Isabel DeBre

Museums + Galleries

Overlooked American Stories Come to Life at These New Museums

New museums and exhibitions are exploring the underrepresented experiences, histories, and legacies of minorities in the United States.

April 6, 2020 02:28 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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Cities We Love

Why You Shouldn’t Miss a Trip to Las Vegas This Year

Highlights for 2024 include new restaurants at Fontainebleau Las Vegas and micro-residencies at the art house Beverly Theater.

April 26, 2024 10:48 AM

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Matt Villano

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel for Good

The Wildlife Rescue Warriors Who Rule Fort Lauderdale

Two small organizations are making big differences for animals in southern Florida.

April 7, 2021 03:16 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

Why We Shouldn’t Keep Borders Closed Indefinitely

The World Health Organization is encouraging countries to adopt policies that will allow international travel to safely resume amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

July 28, 2020 12:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter 2025

How Mobility Issues Changed the Way I Plan Travel With My Mom

On a trip with her mother, our columnist finds that making travel more accessible is not only possible but also beneficial for everyone involved.

January 2, 2025 03:30 PM

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Latria Graham

An airstream trailer at Autocamp Yosemite

Hotels

Airstreams. Canvas Tents. Tiny Cabins. These Are the Best Glamping Brands for Every Type of Traveler

The term “glamping” now covers everything from Airstream resorts to tiny cabins and safari-style camps. Here’s how the biggest brands differ—and which one you should book on your next trip.

June 16, 2026 11:53 AM

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Bailey Berg

The Future of Travel

You Can Now Book a Ticket to Outer Space

Are you ready to make a spaceflight reservation?

February 16, 2022 10:14 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i to Lift All Travel Restrictions Once Most Residents Are Vaccinated

When the state reaches a 60 percent vaccination rate, vaccinated Americans can bypass the testing requirement. When it reaches 70 percent, all restrictions will end.

June 7, 2021 07:52 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

6 Laid-Back Ways to Explore the Golden State of Luxury

From eco-friendly wellness retreats to Michelin-star farm-to-table dining, top travel advisors share how to travel in style in California a little differently.

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