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Cruise

On an Emotional Cruise in Alaska, Reconnecting with My Family History—Including a Famous Ancestor

A writer sets out on an epic journey filled with connections—by sea and by rail.

August 28, 2025 07:25 PM

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Paul J. Heney

Portia and Tanya eat breakfast on the patio of the White Lotus, with stunning Taormina views.

Art + Culture

Where to Go in Sicily if You Liked ‘The White Lotus’

HBO’s second season of the hit dramedy is sure to bring a boom in tourism to Taormina. Luckily, Italy’s largest island has much more to offer.

December 15, 2022 12:29 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.

December 27, 2023 11:00 AM

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Tim Chester

People walking on a cobblestone street on a sunny day

Where to Travel Next

10 Places in Mexico to Visit for Food, Beaches, and Amazing Sights

Here are several places that should be on everyone’s must-visit list.

November 7, 2023 07:27 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Air Canada airplane coming in for a landing with a body of water below during sunset

Air Travel News

Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Ends, But Service Disruptions Expected to Persist—What to Know

A days-long standoff has finally come to an end, but it will take some time before operations fully return to normal.

August 19, 2025 03:52 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Food + Drink

Savor Asia like a Local with these Can’t-Miss Food Tours

Explore Asia’s markets, restaurants, and ingredients in a whole new way—with a food expert.

July 22, 2019 02:41 PM

History + Culture

The Many Sides of Black Paris (and How to Find Them)

Black heritage tours are still a niche, something special, but that’s changing. Black heritage isn’t just African history, it’s world history.

February 22, 2021 05:25 AM

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Julia Browne

Trains

You Can Now Book $19 Amtrak Tickets to D.C. for Peak Cherry Blossom Bloom

This sale includes travel dates between February 1 and May 26 on Amtrak trains throughout the Northeast.

January 27, 2022 12:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Stay Here Next

Inside London’s Cheeky Hotel Within a Private Members Club in Mayfair

Open to the public who book hotel rooms and suites, the Twenty Two is also opening its second location in NYC this fall.

August 21, 2024 06:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Take a Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train This Summer and Fall

Trains

You Can Ride on a Vintage 1940s Train in New York Starting Next Month

Mark your calendars: Tickets for the Hudson River Rail go on sale January 20 and then again on February 17.

January 18, 2023 06:18 PM

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Kara Newman

Cities We Love

Discover the Rich Culture and Hidden Gems of Marrakech

Marrakech isn’t the biggest city in Morocco, but it’s one of the most complex. Here’s how to see it like a local.

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Loyalty + Rewards

How to Book Flights to Hawai‘i Using Airline Miles and Credit Card Points

Haven’t used your airline miles this year so far? Here’s why a trip to Hawai‘i might be the best way to take advantage of them.

October 27, 2020 05:18 PM

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Eric Rosen

Water Sports

Latest Thrilling Trend? Night Diving With Glowing Creatures and Feeding Sharks

“You never know what will emerge from the darkness.”

July 22, 2025 04:10 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

The dining room at and/or, which serves modern Canadian cuisine and is one of Toronto’s newest restaurants.

Where to Travel Next

What Makes These New and Creative Toronto Restaurants So Good

An innovative mix of cultures stars in one of the world’s top culinary scenes.

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