AFAR Search

Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop

Is 19 hours on a plane too long?

July 5, 2024 07:25 AM

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TSA Extends Transportation Mask Mandate Into 2022

Curious onlookers flock to see the glowing lava flows and thundering magma on the Canary Islands destination even as residents grapple with the damages.

September 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Aritz Parra

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Shenzhen Now

With a flood of fancy new hotels, gourmet restaurants, and stylish cocktail bars, this rapidly growing city is a must-visit in mainland China.

October 28, 2019 11:48 AM

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Jake Emen

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel built on an artificial island in front of Jumeirah beach.

Hotels

Can a Hotel Really Have 7 Stars?

A history of luxury hotel ratings systems—and how the “seven-star” hotel was born.

November 29, 2023 01:53 PM

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Mark Ellwood

COVID + Travel

How This Island Destination Became the Most Vaccinated Place in the U.S.

Puerto Rico has a higher vaccination rate than anywhere else in the country. How did the island territory get there?

November 10, 2021 02:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

In the Magazine

Are We Loving Venice to Death?

The city is overrun with tourists. But what if travelers were part of the solution, not the problem?

April 2, 2019 05:32 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Destination Spotlight

See a Different Side of Puerto Rico, Thanks to United Voices by AFAR

From sipping warm coffee on a misty mountaintop to experiencing top-tier gastronomy and culture, let this AFAR-designed trip inspire your next adventure on the island.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico and written by Herson Guerrero

Islands

7 Best Things to Do in O‘ahu, From Horseback Riding to Hiking

Try these activities to explore Hawai‘i’s rich culture and nature.

November 26, 2023 03:35 PM

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Rachel Ng

Pink Sand verbena grow abundantly in the Ashford Mill area.

Natural Wonders

Death Valley Won’t Have a Super Bloom This Year—But the Flowers Will Still Be Spectacular

It may not be super, but high rainfall this year is expected to bring a better-than-average wildflower bloom to Death Valley.

March 18, 2024 06:42 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Restaurants + Cafés

This State Now Has More Michelin Starred-Restaurants Than Any Other in the U.S.

Michelin’s first statewide guide awarded 34 California restaurants with new stars this week, bringing the Golden State’s total to 90.

June 4, 2019 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View or Lucerne's Old Town on the river bank.

Destination Spotlight

Where Locals Go in Switzerland in Winter

Fondue nights, snowy hikes, and alpine views locals love.

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