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Why You Should Visit Charleston This Fall

Extend summer well into October with outdoor festivals and poolside cocktails in the Holy City.

August 31, 2021 12:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Cuba to Welcome Back International Travelers

The Caribbean island destination is set to reopen on November 15 to those who are either vaccinated or COVID tested.

November 8, 2021 08:20 PM

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Andrea Rodriguez

The rooms at Gora Kadan have views of intimate gardens with maple trees.

Hotels

What to Know Before Staying in a Ryokan in Japan

A ryokan is one of the coolest hotel experiences you can have in Japan—here’s how to navigate one.

November 8, 2023 09:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Road Trips

11 National and State Parks to Add to Your Route 66 Road Trip

The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, and lakes.

November 18, 2025 02:09 PM

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Jackie Bryant

River Cruises

What It’s Like to Take a River Cruise Through Europe Right Now

With COVID rules and restrictions varying by country, crossing the border by boat has its own new challenges—but there are some advantages, too.

September 22, 2021 06:20 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

7 Famous Pilgrimages Around the World That You Can Walk or Cycle

History + Culture

8 Famous Pilgrimages Around the World That You Can Walk or Cycle

From a Norwegian shrine for a Viking king to the healing waters of mystical lagoons in Peru, these sacred paths will have you lacing up your boots and strapping on a pack.

April 30, 2024 11:36 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Art + Culture

How Locals Explore Southwest Florida’s Rich Culture and Past

What historic and artistic experiences does The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel have to offer? We asked the people who live there.

Sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel

Road Trips

6 Things to Know About Taking Road Trips During Coronavirus

What is it like to take a road trip through the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers shares her experience.

July 17, 2020 10:05 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel for Good

After the Floods, Kauai Is Shining Again—and Ready for Your Visit

This scenic Hawaiian island is still recovering from the April floods, but there’s no need to postpone your trip.

May 4, 2018 07:01 PM

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Michele Bigley

Whiskey poured into a glass in front of barrels

Food + Drink

Trailblazing Distillers

Long dominated by men, the spirits industry—from Mexico to Scotland, Jamaica to Kentucky—has been upended by these four women.

August 8, 2022 11:16 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Health + Wellness

Luang Prabang Is the Wellness Destination You Need Now

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

January 25, 2019 07:51 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hotels

How Wilco’s Bassist and His Friends Turned a Berkshires Motel Into Tourists, a Dream Summer Getaway

What once was a one-star hotel in North Adams, Massachusetts, is now an eco-friendly lodge with a James Beard Award–winning chef where everyone is welcome.

July 18, 2018 12:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Architecture

A Visit With Dr. Bob, New Orleans’s Beloved Folk Artist

Travelers flocking to this popular New Orleans art destination are as mesmerized by the art as they are the man behind the work.

October 29, 2021 12:56 PM

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Anna Rahmanan

winding road with view of bay and small village

Longreads

What Happens When a Self-Navigating Car Decides Your Travel? We Found Out in the Faroe Islands

On the ground in the archipelago, where new self-navigating cars are (sort of) taking the wheel.

September 16, 2025 09:48 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

AFAR Advisor

Here’s What Makes the Crew of This Cruise Line Exceptional

AmaWaterways hires and trains crew members to help guests feel like family. This is the experience that results.

January 8, 2020 01:45 PM

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AmaWaterways

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