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Travel for Good

Will Travel Save—or Destroy—the Maldives?

Lisa Abend dives into a beautiful, confusing paradise that may be gone by the end of the century.

January 30, 2020 12:06 PM

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Lisa Abend

Hotels

What “Hospitality” Really Means During a Crisis

Hotels and restaurants have become a model of grace and generosity even as they face one of their biggest challenges in recent history.

April 9, 2020 01:25 PM

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

Sponsored by Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

Cruise

Serenity Now: These Are the Cruise Lines Going Totally Kid-Free

A growing number of adults-only cruises are catering to travelers who prefer to vacation minus the munchkins.

September 7, 2018 06:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

U.S. Beaches

Finding Good Vibes, Beach Culture, and Street Art in Santa Monica

Sun-filled Santa Monica offers the natural beauty of a coastal setting, the cutting-edge arts scene of a city, and plenty of California’s freshest and finest cuisine—all in one place.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Tips + News

Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening

On Monday, Italy entered Phase 2 of its coronavirus lockdown allowing millions of Italians to venture out freely for the first time in nearly two months.

May 4, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Winfield

Hotels

Puerto Rico’s Iconic Caribe Hilton Is Reborn Post-Hurricane Maria

The resort where the piña colada was invented reopens, helping to celebrate the Caribbean island’s renaissance.

May 16, 2019 08:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

The Best Winter Road Trips in the U.S.

Why winter is the best time to take a leisurely trip through the South or visit Utah’s popular national parks.

December 5, 2023 01:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray

Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

November 3, 2022 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Safari

These 8 Safari Lodges Have the Most Incredible Pools

Relax—with a gin and tonic in hand—in these refreshing pools after a hot, exciting day of spotting game and predators.

March 19, 2018 01:35 PM

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Jane Broughton

Health + Wellness

Find Your Chill With CBD Delivery

These treats bring flavor and a healthy dose of mellowness to your front door.

April 22, 2020 05:39 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Destination Spotlight

This Canadian Province Is the Ultimate Destination for Iceberg Spotting

Springtime brings a parade of icebergs to Newfoundland and Labrador, and the result is truly a wonder of nature.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Islands

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

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