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Epic Trips

11 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Tips on how to pack, when to eat, and what else to expect on the European rail trip of a lifetime.

October 13, 2023 08:10 AM

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Sara Button

An Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft parked almost right next to each other at airport gates

Air Travel News

Alaska and Hawaiian Are Officially Joining Forces. Here’s How That Will Affect Air Travel

More flexible miles, more routes, and (maybe) more expensive flights—here’s your cheat sheet to the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger.

October 8, 2024 08:38 AM

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Chris Dong

COVID + Travel

This Little-Visited Island Nation Is Reopening for the First Time in 2 Years

Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, is (finally) reopening to tourism on July 1.

June 29, 2022 03:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

An illustration of a person dressed in traditional Hawaiian clothes and a white make traveler watering a tree.

Summer 2023

What’s the Best Way to Engage With and Honor Local Cultures When I Travel?

Experiencing a new culture can be one of the best parts about traveling—here’s how to engage with local communities respectfully.

August 29, 2023 12:31 PM

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Tim Chester

Health + Wellness

Exploring the Mysteries of Love at Mexico’s Most Romantic Resort

Can a hotel really rekindle romance? Writer Chris Colin and his wife, Amy, brave a gauntlet of moonlit dinners, rose petals, and beach photo shoots to find out.

September 12, 2019 09:51 PM

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Chris Colin

COVID + Travel

CDC Further Relaxes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated People

Those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except when in a crowded environment.

April 27, 2021 03:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

Destination Spotlight

My Slow Adventure in Ireland’s Under-the-Radar Northwest

A banker-turned-travel-writer’s firsthand account of slowing down to soak up the gorgeous scenery, farm-to-table cuisine, and other pleasures of Derry/Strabane and Leitrim.

Sponsored by The European Travel Commission, written by Julie Falconer

Visas + Passports

Biden Signs Order That Will Allow Online U.S. Passport Renewal

Also on the agenda—reducing airport screening times.

December 15, 2021 12:25 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

February 13, 2023 05:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Packing Tips + Gear

Backcountry Is Having a Sale on Winter Gear From Patagonia, the North Face, and More

Find the right gear for any fall and winter adventures you have planned during this sale that runs until October 26.

October 21, 2020 07:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The views from the Sable Hotel on Chicago's Navy Pier are hard to beat.

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Chicago

Whether you’re after downtown luxe or an intro to a new neighborhood, we’ve got you covered.

August 4, 2022 12:08 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Outdoor Adventure

The Most Exciting Outdoor Adventures in the Sonoran Desert

From hiking and mountain biking to hot air balloon rides and rafting trips, here are the most-thrilling ways to get outside in the Greater Phoenix area.

Sponsored by Visit Phoenix

Small Ship Cruises

Exploring Indonesia’s Remote Islands on a 12-Person Luxury Sailing Yacht

Get off the beaten path and far from the summer travel crowds on “Vela,” a UNESCO-protected style of passenger vessel known as a phinisi.

June 13, 2023 08:23 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hiking + Cycling

3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

September 16, 2022 12:34 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Where to Go in Spring

6 Outdoor Adventures for Spring Break in the United States

Whether you’re looking to dive deep underwater or witness a spectacle in the sky, there’s something for you.

February 24, 2023 12:19 PM

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Terry Ward

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