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Paris Turns Into a Winter Wonderland During Rare Snowstorm

These photos show that even the dead of winter looks better in Paris.

January 22, 2019 01:06 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

These 14 Places Around the World Have Unique Ways to Find Happiness

How different is the aloha spirit from joie de vivre? This global primer will help you find joy in any language.

July 10, 2025 02:44 PM

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Tim Chester

A person laying down with pillows and a blanket on a United Relax Row, a set of three economy seats in a couch-like setup

Air Travel News

A Lie-Flat Economy Couch Is Being Introduced by a Major U.S. Airline for the First Time

Similar to Air New Zealand’s Skycouch, the option intends to make flying a bit more comfortable for economy passengers without them having to splurge for a business-class seat.

March 26, 2026 07:25 PM

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Chris Dong

Air Travel News

Qantas Reignites Plans for Nonstop Flights From New York to Sydney

Australia’s national carrier has put in an order for 12 Airbus A350s, which will allow for the world’s longest nonstop flights to take off from New York and London to Australia.

May 4, 2022 06:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Solo Travel

I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

August 13, 2025 12:41 PM

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Kate McMahon

The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Stay Here Next

Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both

Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels New York outpost has arrived—with plenty of red velvet, clever design, and a nightlife hub that dreams bigger than the usual hotel bar.

October 13, 2023 09:00 AM

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Billie Cohen

Hotels

These Vacation Rentals Are Custom Designed for Travelers

AvantStay leases the homes it lists and then has professional designers refurnish and decorate the properties to create spaces catered specifically to hosting getaways.

March 12, 2021 09:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Videos

Where to Go Next in Europe [VIDEO]

Discover some of the best places to go in Europe for your next trip in this video by Afar.

August 21, 2024 12:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Food + Drink

8 Whiskies From Unexpected Places Around the World

Expand your palette with a bottle from India, France, Israel, or Mexico.

June 16, 2021 03:15 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

Frontier’s Bid for Spirit Could Mean More Low-Cost Fares on More Routes

The merger would make the combined company the fifth largest airline in the U.S. after American, Delta, United, and Southwest.

February 7, 2022 03:34 PM

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David Koenig

Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.

In the Magazine

What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York

From art to food, here’s what to know about New York City’s most populous borough.

September 6, 2023 07:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

Are Flexible Hotel Check-In Times the Way of the Future?

The Peninsula Hotels group is experimenting with “Peninsula Time” to break out of the morning check-in mold.

February 5, 2021 09:06 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Head to Warsaw for the holidays and plan ahead to save money on everything from flights to cell service.

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Stay Online While Traveling Abroad

Stay connected in more than 210 countries and destinations while traveling this holiday season.

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