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Intrepid Travel Is Rethinking Responsible Animal Encounters

One of the largest tour operators has eliminated several tours that failed to meet wildlife protection standards and replaced them with new tours.

February 23, 2023 12:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

What to Do When You Have a Panic Attack on Vacation

Health + Wellness

How to Deal with a Panic Attack While on Vacation

Travel can be rewarding and freeing, but it can also provoke anxiety. Here, experts offer coping and calming strategies to take with you on the road.

May 3, 2024 02:11 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

The Future of Travel

How to Support Green Efforts on Maui

Lots of companies and festivals are upping the eco-game on Maui. Here’s how to find them.

AFAR’s social media editor let AI plan an entire weekend getaway to Washington, D.C. Here’s how it went.

August 17, 2023 07:04 PM

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Tiana Attride

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Plane flying past air traffic control tower with storm clouds in the background

Air Travel News

Air Travel Has a Serious Problem That Will Take Years to Fix

How did we get to where we are, and what does it mean for the flying public?

September 22, 2023 09:48 AM

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Barbara Peterson

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Experience Peru—and Even Machu Picchu—Without the Crowds

Explore lesser-known ruins, meet the people of the valleys, and skip the lines in Lima.

October 16, 2024 04:14 PM

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Tim Chester

COVID + Travel

Canada to Drop COVID Testing Requirement for Travelers

Starting April 1, fully vaccinated travelers no longer need to provide a prearrival COVID test.

March 17, 2022 06:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Winter 2024

Traveling to Oman? Don’t Miss These Essential Things to Do

Bustling capitals, rugged mountains, and expansive deserts—there’s no shortage of things to do in Oman.

December 5, 2023 01:33 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Experience the British Isles with fewer crowds on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ fall sailing.

Cruise

The Best Small-Ship Cruises to Take This Fall

From Reykjavík to Dublin and across the Caribbean, these fall cruises include Afar-curated experiences designed for small groups.

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People sunbathing on loungers atop a stone platform with white umbrellas and turquoise water in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Cruise

Forget Port-Hopping. These Cruises Are Lingering Longer So Guests Can Spend More Time Exploring Destinations

Cruise lines are rethinking the rush from port to port, offering longer stays and overnight visits for deeper, more immersive travel.

April 24, 2026 05:27 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

The good life in Dusseldorf, Germany, might involve dancing by the river.

Destination Spotlight

These Are the Best Countries in the World for Good Work-Life Balance

Lots of time off, generous parental leave policies, and shorter workweeks are a few of the perks of living in these spots.

March 26, 2025 07:01 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Books

Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”

Exploring locations that provide the stunning backdrop to stories written and created in—or inspired by—Scotland adds up to an illuminating, unforgettable trip.

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