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From the economy to the environment, from health and wellness to food and friends, these factors are influencing how we travel the world this year.

February 6, 2023 10:38 PM

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Elaine Glusac

An aerial view of a rectangular pool with boulders and waves surrounding it

Where to Go in Winter

Escape the Cold in These 7 Countries Where It’s Summer Right Now

Tired of winter? These Southern Hemisphere destinations offer summer sunshine from December through February.

December 18, 2024 01:33 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

River Cruises

The Secret to Exploring Europe’s Popular Christmas Markets That Most People Don’t Know About

Gingerbread and mulled wine, artisan crafts, and festive lights—there’s a wonderful way to be delivered directly to Europe’s enchanting holiday markets in comfort and style.

November 4, 2024 07:20 PM

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Fran Golden

Cities We Love

Why Düsseldorf is a Culture-Lover’s Dream Trip

With a thriving art scene, legendary music venues, and known as Germany’s fashion capital, this creative—and walkable—city inspires visitors with fresh perspectives.

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Cities We Love

A Perfect Day in Chicago With Rose Mary Chef Joe Flamm

When the celebrated restaurateur has a day off, he’s all about family fun on the South Side.

December 1, 2021 02:59 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Travelers in front of the Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy

Longreads

Are Travelers Ruining Travel?

This summer saw what felt like unprecedented bad tourist behavior. Is the end of it near?

September 19, 2023 09:44 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in August

Watch the total solar eclipse in Europe or embrace peak summer with lively fests this month.

April 16, 2026 06:44 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Winter 2022

A Love Letter to “Manti,” Turkey’s Ultimate Comfort Food

Calling all dumplingholics—bite into the culinary backstory of manti, delicious dumplings filled with spiced meat. Plus: where to eat the best manti in Istanbul.

October 13, 2021 04:39 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

Off The Tourist Trail

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 7, 2023 11:42 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

This guest room at Miramonti in the Dolomites features blond wood floors and views of the Dolomite mountain range.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in the Dolomites

The Dolomites and their alpine charms are in the spotlight ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics—and these are the 10 best places to stay.

April 25, 2024 10:05 AM

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Erica Firpo

This bedroom of a treehouse accommodation at Twin Farms in Vermont has floor to ceiling windows with views of the area's birch forest.

Stay Here Next

Treehouses for Grown-Ups? Yes, Please. A Review of Vermont’s Elevated New Lodgings

Twin Farms in Vermont is a standard setter for luxurious getaways in the Northeast—and now the retreat’s new Treehouse accommodations are elevating it further.

April 18, 2024 12:59 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Winter Sports

10 Crowd-Free Ski Resorts in Europe to Plan a Trip Around

Sure, you know St. Moritz. But have you ever considered Bulgaria’s Pamporovo, Baqueira-Beret in Spain, or any of these other lesser-known European ski resorts?

July 8, 2020 02:46 PM

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Sissi Pärsch

Ocean Cruises

The Case for Sailing the Middle East, One of the Most Underrated Cruise Destinations

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent recently cruised from Aqaba in Jordan to Athens on the newly launched superyacht “Emerald Azzurra.”

May 24, 2022 09:34 PM

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Fran Golden

An Air Canada plane takes off from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to $1,250 in Statement Credits With a Best-Ever Introductory Offer on the Aeroplan Credit Card

Thanks to a new Pay Yourself Back® option, the current 100,000-point welcome bonus on Air Canada’s Aeroplan Credit card can be redeemed for any eligible travel purchase.

January 30, 2023 05:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hotels

Get Paid to Stay at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Around the World for a Year

The world’s largest global collection of hotels and resorts has launched a contest to stay for free at its hotels over the course of 300 days.

January 18, 2022 09:07 AM

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Michelle Baran

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