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4 Hotels, 4 Distinct Adventures in the Arabian Desert

In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.

July 30, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

Navigating the Latest Travel Restrictions Across the U.S.

It’s complicated.

November 20, 2020 02:46 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

COVID + Travel

The World’s Happiest Country Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers

Finland is now welcoming fully vaccinated Americans with no testing or quarantine requirement.

July 29, 2021 06:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Should I Go Home for the Holidays?

AFAR editors reflect on the challenges faced—and decisions made—regarding this year’s less-than-festive season.

December 10, 2020 12:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive

A new series of road trips—covering everything from California wine country to Southern foodways—put diversity in the driver’s seat.

October 20, 2020 03:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

UNESCO World Heritage

Venice in Danger of Losing UNESCO Status

Citing overtourism, UNESCO recommended Venice be placed on its list of World Heritage in Danger sites.

June 28, 2021 12:55 PM

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Colleen Barry

Blurred people walking in front of the departure board at Frankfurt Airport

Air Travel News

The Secret Way to Bypass Security Lines at Some of Europe’s Busiest Airports

There’s no TSA PreCheck in Europe (womp womp), but at select Europe airports, travelers can head to the front of the security line, free of charge. Here’s how.

July 11, 2024 07:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Sunset over a bridge with two turrets, with a conical skyscraper on the left

Cities We Love

The 10 Best Cities in Europe in 2026 Promise Culture, Creativity, and Green Space

Copenhagen climbs from 14, and the top three cities hold firm in Resonance’s annual rankings.

March 3, 2026 07:52 AM

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Lucy Kehoe

An ornate bed flanked by mirrors and candelabra-style lights in the Beauty and the Beast-themed Princely suite at Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Paris

Hotel News + Openings

Disneyland Paris Has a New Luxury Hotel—We Got a Look Inside

The 487-room Disneyland Hotel beckons parkgoers with a Disney royals theme, a grandiose lobby, and plenty of upscale extras.

March 20, 2024 07:07 PM

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Blane Bachelor

A wooden walking path leading to the beach on Sanibel Island in Florida

These are the Florida spring-break alternatives where you can escape the crowds.

March 18, 2024 06:39 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Air Travel News

Northern Pacific Airways to Offer Low-Cost Flights to Asia

The new airline plans to fly through Alaska and will offer both domestic routes throughout the United States as well as connections to Japan and South Korea.

January 19, 2022 01:39 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar

The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States

October 18, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Loyalty + Rewards

This Is When It’s Actually Worth It to Buy Airline Miles (and When It’s Not)

Buying airline miles can be worth it—but only in specific cases. Here’s how to calculate value and spot the best opportunities to save on flights.

December 20, 2024 07:50 AM

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Paul Rubio

National Parks

How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park

Get your fill of the sights and sounds of U.S. national parks even when you’re stuck at home because of coronavirus.

April 6, 2020 04:32 PM

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Maggie Fuller

River Cruises

This European River Cruise Truly Lets You Sail the AFAR Way

AFAR and AmaWaterways have teamed up for an exclusive Rhine River cruise in 2020.

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