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September / October 2021

A Better Way to Visit Hawai‘i

How will Hawai‘i—facing climate change, overtourism, and a push to reclaim Native lands—welcome travelers again?

September 2, 2021 09:05 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Passengers sitting in the waiting area at an airport gate with their luggage

Air Travel News

Getting Your Money Back from Airlines Is About to Get Much Easier

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued historic new consumer protection rules for air travelers. Here’s what you need to know.

April 24, 2024 06:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

This 175-Mile Trail Takes You Through the Hidden Treasures of Hawai‘i

The Ala Kahakai celebrates traditional Hawaiian culture; it has been in continuous use since the Polynesians arrived on the Big Island.

September 28, 2020 02:37 PM

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Karen Berger

A United Airlines airplane being towed with another airplane in the background at a New York area airport

Air Travel News

Airlines Issue New Check-In Policies as “Airport Theory” TikTok Trend Goes Viral

Travelers who have a tendency to cut it close at the airport will want to take note.

June 2, 2025 02:45 PM

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Dennis Green

Cable car traveling up a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the port, coast, city and cliffs in the background

Visas + Passports

Brazil Delays Start Date of New Visa Requirement for U.S. Travelers

U.S. citizens won’t need to obtain a visa for leisure or business travel to Brazil until 2025. Here’s what to know about the forthcoming visa requirement.

April 23, 2024 07:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Illustration of a globe depicting a handful of flight routes

Air Travel News

These Are the Busiest Flight Routes in the World

As more travelers took to the skies this year, these flight paths in the United States and globally saw the greatest numbers of passengers.

December 20, 2023 07:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Turtle Bay Resort is located on O'ahu's North Shore.

Hotels

This Amazing Resort on O‘ahu Is Your Go-To Spot for Nature, Surfing, and More

Just back from Turtle Bay Resort on O‘ahu’s North Shore, an AFAR editor shares why it’s her new go-to retreat in the Hawaiian islands.

April 25, 2023 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A wheelchair user uses a Mobi-mat to roll atop the sand at a beach on the Oregon Coast

A writer whose son has multiple disabilities traveled to the Pacific Northwest to find out what kinds of advancements have been made and whether her son could benefit from them.

December 12, 2025 01:39 PM

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Jaclyn Greenberg

A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.

The recently released 2026 Happy City Index scores cities based on the happiness of their citizens. See which U.S. city ranked highest.

March 24, 2026 05:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A blue and green Clear and Precheck Only sign at Detroit Wayne Metro International Airport with Delta check-in counters in the background

Air Travel News

Is a Clear Membership Worth It? Here’s How to Try It for Free to Find Out

The expedited airport security service can save you extra time beyond TSA PreCheck.

September 17, 2024 07:00 PM

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Paul Rubio

Interview view of a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York with a huge American flag hanging from the middle of the terminal building

The 12-month pilot program would require travelers from countries with high visa-overstay rates to post refundable bonds.

August 12, 2025 07:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.

Here’s what to know about the new passport design.

May 8, 2026 01:09 PM

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Terry Ward

Tips + News

Hawaii’s Largest City Passes the Biggest Plastics Ban Yet

Oahu is doing away with plastic utensils, food containers, straws, and more.

December 10, 2019 04:24 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

A map with numerous colorful lines swooping all across it to indicate numerous flight paths

Loyalty + Rewards

The Elusive World of Million-Mile Fliers

A look at the travelers who have achieved the coveted status, and what it took to get there.

August 29, 2025 05:49 PM

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Katherine Fan

Hotels

You Can Earn Hilton Points on Your Next Glamping Trip

The global hotel brand will allow Hilton Honors members to spend and earn points on AutoCamp stays.

March 13, 2024 12:14 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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