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Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break

What actually is “fika”? How do you pronounce it? Best yet, how do you do it right?

February 8, 2021 03:03 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

Japan Will Reopen to Travelers in June—With Specific Conditions

Travelers need to follow the country’s strict safety measures or risk being sent home.

June 7, 2022 06:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Cruise

Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It

Afar’s cruise writer, who has sailed on more than 170 ships, outlines the many ways in which cruises make travel easier and more enjoyable for a very specific group.

May 13, 2025 01:18 PM

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Fran Golden

View of an airplane wing with the sun shining beyond a group of clouds

Air Travel News

Flights Will Likely Be Cheaper This Year, According to Airline Insiders—Here’s When to Book for the Best Deals

Airline industry experts weigh in on the factors contributing to lower airfares this year, and what travelers can expect in the days, weeks, and months ahead when booking flights.

May 6, 2025 02:42 PM

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Dennis Green

Where to Go in Summer

Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s

Once a beloved vacation spot for notable artists in the early 20th century, this town keeps its creative spirit alive.

May 2, 2025 03:26 PM

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Sophie Friedman

The check-in area of the Polaris lounge at O'Hare airport with white and grey marble floors and walls, and blue and green velvet couches and arm chairs

Air Travel News

United’s Original Polaris Lounge Just Reopened—and It Now Features a Speakeasy Bar and a Wellness Wing

United Airlines loyalists who fly from or through the Midwest’s busiest hub are sure to be pleased with this major upgrade.

April 30, 2025 07:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

An Open-Air Festival Illuminates Amsterdam’s Canals With Light Installations That Nod to Climate Change

The city’s waterways have transformed into a temporary canvas for bright artworks, some of which reference the effects of global warming and rising sea levels.

December 17, 2019 05:52 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Top Destinations for 2018

For AFAR’s third annual Travelers’ Choice destinations awards, our readers cast more than 100,000 votes to recognize their top places to go. Get ready to hit the road—the world awaits.

December 13, 2018 11:07 AM

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Sara Button

Tips + News

Mallorca’s Capital Is the First Spanish City to Ban Airbnb Rentals

Palma de Mallorca will begin its ban on short-term apartment rentals via Airbnb this July.

June 26, 2018 08:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

6 Great Things to Do in Paris’s Haut Marais

Discover where the locals eat pastries, buy stationery, and shop for fresh produce in this happening Parisian neighborhood north of the Seine.

January 10, 2020 03:28 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

The writer and her two kids look at sweeping views of Zion National Park from the Canyon Overlook Trail

Family Travel

We Took Our Kids on a Road Trip Through Utah’s Bryce and Zion National Parks—Here Are 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Craft the perfect itinerary through southern Utah’s canyon country with these handy tips on how to avoid crowds and more.

November 27, 2024 12:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—and This Year Is Likely to Be Different

Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.

May 22, 2026 08:54 AM

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Ann Abel

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