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Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Went to New Zealand

What to bring, what not to bring, the local lingo to master—here’s what you need to know before visiting New Zealand.

September 5, 2019 03:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

Small Ship Cruises

The Best Time—and Ships—for Sailing the Greek Islands

With cooler temperatures and fewer crowds, Greece cruises are both more comfortable and more enriching during the fall. Here are some of our favorites.

September 29, 2021 06:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Travel Next

Why This Mexican Caribbean Magic Town Needs to Be on Your Radar

From outdoor adventures to stunning Mayan archaeological sites, Bacalar makes for a truly magical getaway.

Sponsored by Quintana Roo Tourism

History + Culture

A Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of the Modern Women’s Rights Movement

Just weeks before the dissolution of Roe v. Wade, a writer visits New York’s Finger Lakes to reflect on how far the nation has come—and how far it has to go.

June 28, 2022 01:39 PM

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Joseph Palmer

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

Festivals + Events

Venice Film Festival Debuts With Fewer Hollywood Stars and Face Masks Required

The 77th edition of the world’s oldest film festival will look nothing like its predecessors.

September 1, 2020 01:43 PM

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Nicole Winfield

Air Travel News

Which Airlines’ Business Class Is Worth the Upgrade? Our Editors Tested Them Out

The benefits of a business-class seat vary from airline to airline. We’ve flown a bunch of them, and these are our top picks—and they may not all be what you expect.

June 27, 2023 09:13 AM

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Billie Cohen

National Parks

The Woman Who Changed the Grand Canyon

Mary Colter’s genius survives in the iconic architecture and interiors of several landmark buildings—but you might not know it.

June 14, 2022 09:43 AM

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Alex Pulaski

Hotels

Oregon Coast Vacation Rentals for a Cozy Northwest Getaway

These Airbnbs run the gamut, from cottages ready for nature lovers to sleek condos overlooking the ocean.

November 2, 2020 12:26 PM

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Staff

Travel Inspiration

How to Recreate Your Canceled Europe Trip at Home

With COVID-19 grounding our international travels right now, we decided to humorously recollect what a family trip is often really like.

March 18, 2020 02:47 PM

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Shannon Reed

Longreads

Airlines Still Have Dress Codes for Passengers. Why?

Much has changed since the “golden age” of air travel—but the debate around “dressing up” remains.

December 2, 2022 01:30 PM

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Victoria M. Walker

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

Style + Design

The Local Story of the World-Famous Eames Chair

Right in the heart of midwestern Michigan, the birthplace of Herman Miller’s legendary lounge chair is a midcentury design haven. Here’s why the small town is worth a big trip.

August 15, 2017 07:33 PM

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Sarah Rich

Air Travel News

The World’s First Airport Terminal Named for an LGBTQ Leader Opens in San Francisco

A new terminal at San Francisco International Airport debuted honoring California’s first openly gay elected official, Harvey Milk.

July 24, 2019 05:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

History + Culture

6 Ways to Explore Switzerland’s Celtic Heritage

In Europe, Celtic culture extends far beyond the British Isles.

October 30, 2017 01:38 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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