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Health + Wellness

13 Tips for Pulling off a Romantic Getaway, According to Romance Concierges

Want to whisk away your honey for a flawless romantic weekend away? We asked 9 experts for their tips.

February 5, 2018 08:26 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

10 Essential European Gestures to Learn Before Your Next Trip

Language skills aren’t always enough—Europeans speak with their hands.

March 22, 2017 12:09 PM

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Chris Ciolli

COVID + Travel

Can the U.S. Government’s Coronavirus Relief Package Save the Travel Industry?

The $2 trillion CARES Act includes $50 billion for the airlines and additional support for hotels and travel companies of various sizes. But will it be enough?

April 14, 2020 03:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

A Ruff Guide to Adopting a Dog on Your Next Trip

Family Travel

These Hotels Pair Guests with Pups They Can Adopt

Make fetch happen. Bring home a new pet on your next trip at a hotel that’s connecting guests with animals in need.

July 13, 2018 01:51 PM

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Miranda Smith

The Future of Travel

Hotels Roll Out Robotic Room Service

A robot named YO2D2 has the run of Boston’s Yotel, making room deliveries and schmoozing in the lobby.

March 5, 2018 01:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

Other

Understanding the Sky

May 11, 2015 09:00 AM

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Dave Eggers

Tips + News

Traveling to Europe in 2020? Here Are Some Things You Can Expect

When it comes to hopping across the pond for vacation, there’s good and bad news.

December 20, 2019 02:31 PM

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Julia Buckley

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Abby Falik, Founder of Global Citizen Year

The visionary entrepreneur bridges education and travel for students across the nation.

September 26, 2017 08:00 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

Reflecting on What Notre-Dame Means to Us After It Burned

As the world mourns for the Gothic cathedral in Paris, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the cathedral means to them.

April 16, 2019 09:15 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Solo Travel

This Company Is Reinventing the Expat Experience for Women

Behere helps book short-term apartments, coworking spaces, and fitness studio memberships for women who want to sample life abroad.

January 3, 2018 01:25 PM

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Chelsea Bengier

National Parks

Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition

The park’s stargazing is considered top-notch—and now, it’s being honored for it.

August 1, 2017 03:09 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

Why Can’t Airlines Fix the Boarding Process?

Yet another airplane-boarding study makes us wonder why getting people onto a plane is still such a mess.

December 4, 2019 11:20 AM

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Billie Cohen

Art + Architecture

Think Outside the Gallery: Where to Explore Andy Goldsworthy’s Immersive Art

Andy Goldsworthy’s outdoor projects prompt travelers and art lovers alike to reflect more deeply on their surroundings.

July 12, 2018 07:26 PM

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Allison Gibson

Hiking + Cycling

How the Australian Outback Is Poised to Become the Next Great Adventure Hub

A new 125-mile bike trail will be the newest addition to the Northern Territory’s burgeoning adventure travel scene.

April 5, 2019 08:17 PM

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Robert Annis

Festivals + Events

Australia’s Most Surreal Midwinter Festival Celebrates Art, Darkness, and Naked Swimming

Dark Mofo is not for the faint of heart.

September 20, 2018 02:13 PM

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Serena Renner

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