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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Fact or Fiction: Does Red Luggage Get Loaded Into Airplanes First?
A viral TikTok video caused an uproar for suggesting that airplane baggage handlers put red suitcases into the cargo hold first. We talked to airline staff to find out if that’s true.
June 6, 2024 10:26 AM
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Bailey Berg
Road Trips
This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It
Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.
October 19, 2023 12:30 PM
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Jess Graves
Trending News
Airports, National Parks, and Amtrak—What the October 2025 Government Shutdown Means for Travel
Travelers may want to head to the airport a bit earlier than usual and should expect some services to be suspended at the national parks as government spending grinds to a halt during a shutdown that started on October 1. Here’s what to know.
October 1, 2025 03:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tips + News
Sweden’s Spectacular Icehotel Opens in Lapland—Take a Peek Inside
The igloo-inspired hotel unveiled its new, seasonal suites made exclusively from snow and ice. This year, the pop-up hotel has created a way to visit even if you can’t be there in person.
January 6, 2021 03:28 PM
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Matt Villano
Where to Go in Winter
10 Best Places to Visit in January
Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.
November 20, 2025 07:06 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Trending News
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Start Charging for Access
Starting in February, nonresidents of Rome will be required to pay a fee for an up-close viewing and coin tossing at the Trevi fountain in an effort to manage crowds and congestion.
December 23, 2025 11:44 AM
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Erica Firpo
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
Outdoor Adventure
In Louisiana, Celebrating the Beauty of the Swamps
The state’s swamplands have long provided food, protection, and cultural grounding for the surrounding communities—but they are at risk of disappearing.
May 2, 2022 09:09 AM
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Kayla Stewart
Trending News
Americans Will Have to Pay More to Visit the Louvre in 2026
Following a recent jewelry heist, the famous Paris art institute is increasing admissions for select visitors and will use the added funds to overhaul its surveillance system, among other much-needed updates to the historic structure.
December 16, 2025 05:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
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
How Aboriginal Tourism Is Changing Travel in Australia
A new initiative Down Under is increasing the visibility of indigenous travel experiences.
February 12, 2020 08:20 AM
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Katie Lockhart
Fall 2023
The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard
Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.
November 9, 2023 11:50 AM
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Sebastian Modak
Air Travel News
A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport
You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.
May 16, 2022 08:33 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Trending News
The Euro and Dollar Are Nearly Equal—Meaning Americans Can Get More Bang for Their Buck While Traveling
As the U.S. dollar continues to rally against foreign currencies, Americans’ vacation budgets are getting a welcome boost.
January 15, 2025 01:01 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Hiking + Cycling
14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail
With trails ranging from six miles to 4,800, here are some of the most incredible hikes the U.S. has on offer.
October 15, 2025 09:45 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
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