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The seaside Les Bassans has a pitched roof and is surrounded by green landscaping, with views of the sea.

For a Cooler Summer Escape in France, Head to This Gorgeous New Hotel on the Country’s Western Coast

At Les Bassans in Brittany, travelers will find cool sea air, Nordic-inspired spa rituals, and unfussy hospitality from the French-owned Fontenille Collection.

July 22, 2025 11:52 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Travel for Good

How to Google Your Way to a Greener Trip

A handful of new tools from the search giant is making it easier than ever to make sustainable choices while traveling.

October 6, 2021 04:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Vienne Lounge booth seating and cafe tables at the Vienna Airport.

Loyalty + Rewards

Is Priority Pass Even a Worthwhile Travel Credit Card Perk Anymore?

Membership in this global network of airport lounges, once a coveted benefit of signing up for select travel credit cards, has lost some of its shine recently.

July 16, 2025 03:11 PM

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Katherine Fan

Air Travel News

The Joy of a 19-Hour Flight

So much attention is being paid to improve the ultra-long-haul experience that your time confined at 35,000 feet actually feels blissful.

February 11, 2020 01:43 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Curaçao

Taste your way through Curaçao’s varied culture with dishes like Indonesian beef stew, funchi fries, stuffed cheese, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Natural Wonders

10 Amazing Ancient Forests Around the World

A visit to one of these long-lived woodlands is a restorative experience. Here’s how to see some of the oldest forests on Earth.

March 26, 2024 12:52 PM

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Matt Bell

Ocean Cruises

This Epic Round-the-World Cruise Visits 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Setting sail in 2025, Regent’s World Cruise travels to 25 countries over 150 days.

May 25, 2022 10:07 AM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Why Would Anyone Take a Flight to Nowhere?

A trend has popped up for those missing travel amid the coronavirus pandemic—flights to nowhere—and one AFAR editor has some feelings about it.

September 24, 2020 04:08 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

Air Travel News

Oneworld Is Adding New Member Airlines for the First Time Since 2014

Passengers on the global airline alliance can look forward to earning miles on Royal Air Maroc and Fiji Airways in the future.

February 5, 2019 01:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Ocean Cruises

How to Enjoy the Caribbean by Luxury Yacht—Without Actually Owning or Chartering One

Guests traveling aboard Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara this winter will experience a more intimate cruise experience.

Sponsored by Emerald Cruises

Air Travel News

Are Airplane Seats Too Small? The FAA Launches Review and Gets an Earful

Fed up with packed airplanes, tight legroom, and pint-sized coach seats? The U.S. government wants to hear from you.

August 12, 2022 10:44 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Hot air balloons fly above dramatic rock formations in Cappadocia, Türkiye

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Is It Ever Worth Going Into Debt to Travel?

Financial experts weigh in on whether and what kind of travel debt is considered “good debt.”

May 30, 2025 01:11 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Outdoor Adventure

Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.

A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Tips + News

Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)

The country is ready to receive a lot more visitors—here’s what we know.

June 10, 2020 07:44 PM

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Sara Button

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

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