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Sit back and enjoy views like the Gastein Valley aboard the ÖBB railway.

Trains

The Joys of Train Travel in Austria Span Everything From Adventure To Art

Climb aboard a high-speed Railjet train to trek from Alpine paradise to historic cities and wellness retreats.

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Books

A Posthumous Travel Guide by Anthony Bourdain Is On Sale Now

“World Travel: An Irreverent Guide,” coauthored by Bourdain’s longtime assistant, Laurie Woolever, hits stores on April 20, 2021.

April 20, 2021 09:44 AM

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Sarah Buder

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Health + Wellness

These Next-Gen Fitness Retreats Let You Train With Olympians, World Champions, and Tour de France Winners

Get your adrenaline pumping on fitness-focused vacations.

January 22, 2026 06:30 AM

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Camilla Hewitt

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York

A touch of Paris lands in Tribeca with the U.S. debut of the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York.

March 27, 2023 12:42 PM

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Kristin Braswell

You Can Book Nonstop Flights to Scandinavia on SAS for Less Than $450 Right Now

Art + Culture

The Many Meanings Behind the Northern Lights

Mystical foxes, the torches of gentle giants, spirits kicking around a walrus skull—humans have interpreted the northern lights in many ways over time.

December 30, 2024 09:24 AM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

November 30, 2020 02:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Hawaiian Airlines Plans to Fly Electric Planes That Glide Just Above the Water

The carrier could add the new electric-powered seagliders to its interisland fleet as early as 2028.

May 24, 2022 09:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Travelers’ Coronavirus Questions Answered

We tackled some of the dozens of (heartwarming and heartfelt) questions our readers submitted regarding the current coronavirus outbreak—and how it might affect their travel plans.

March 3, 2020 01:15 AM

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Michelle Baran

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Beaches

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

With so many things to do in Costa Rica, here’s what you need to know about when to visit.

December 14, 2023 11:08 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Horses running through an open greed field in Torres del Paine, Magallanes, Chile.

Outdoor Adventure

Discover the Pristine, Untamed Patagonian Paradise That Few Travelers Ever See

Cruise icy fjords and track pumas in Chile’s Magallanes region.

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Packing Tips + Gear

7 Smart Tips to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees Every Time You Fly

The costs of checking baggage keeps going up. Here’s how to minimize the damage to your wallet.

February 28, 2024 08:56 AM

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Bailey Berg

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Winter 2023

Now That Travel Is Back, What’s the Best Way to Prepare for a Big Trip?

After years of staycations and local trips, long-haul travel is back. Readers share their tips for going far and wide.

December 8, 2022 01:04 PM

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Tim Chester

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

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