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COVID + Travel

People Did Travel in 2020—Here’s How

The founder of experience booking platform Peek.com looks at the trends of pandemic travel.

December 23, 2020 06:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 10 Meals Not to Miss in Aruba

Taste your way through Aruba’s diverse cuisine with stuffed cheese, conch stew, savory pastries, and more.

February 29, 2024 04:20 PM

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Susan Campbell

Beaches

Which French Polynesian Island Should You Visit?

French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands and atolls scattered across five different archipelagoes. Here are five to consider for your first or next trip.

February 1, 2022 03:28 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

Gifu, Japan - May 3 2023: World heritage site - The Historical Village of Shirakawa-go, Gifu, Japan.

Where to Travel Next

7 Charming Small Towns in Japan You Must Visit

Venture beyond the big cities and you’ll find peaceful onsen, historic architecture, and the freshest sushi.

October 3, 2024 11:45 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Hiking + Cycling

Experiencing Portugal Is All the More Vivid on a Walking Trip

The sights, sounds, and smells of Portugal are all the more vivid when you’re walking, as AFAR Ambassador Flash Parker recently discovered.

November 14, 2017 11:54 AM

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Flash Parker

The Island Walk on Prince Edward Island is a long-distance trail modeled after Europe’s Camino de Santiago.

Founder’s Note

A New Year, Filled With New Travel Opportunities

The world feels bigger, and more full of possibility, than it has in years.

December 6, 2022 05:51 PM

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Greg Sullivan

10 “Stranger Things” Filming Locations You Can Visit

History + Culture

12 Stranger Things Filming Locations You Can Visit

Here’s where you can see the places and local businesses that have appeared in “Stranger Things.” No trip to the Upside Down needed.

April 10, 2023 02:25 PM

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Ciera Velarde

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Visas + Passports

Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?

The wait time to get a U.S. passport from the State Department keeps increasing. What’s the holdup, and what can you do?

April 13, 2023 05:01 PM

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Billie Cohen

Where to Travel Next

Why Tel Aviv Is So Exciting Right Now

With a crop of new hotels, a food scene that spans street carts to minimalist dining rooms, lively arts, and endless Mediterranean beaches, Israel’s second city beckons.

August 23, 2019 02:11 PM

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Sara Lieberman

An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water

River Cruises

Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat

The newly launched ‘Pure Amazon’ from high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent takes guests on the ultimate floating safari through the lush, flora- and fauna-filled Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

October 21, 2025 07:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Air Travel News

New York Is Getting Its First-Ever Direct Flight to New Zealand

Beginning September 17, Air New Zealand will begin offering a nonstop route to New Zealand from New York.

March 22, 2022 06:40 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Cities We Love

This California City Tops Our 2025 Travel Wish List—Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours

New highlights in Los Angeles include Michelin-starred omakase, a sleek stadium, and Chef’s Table star Evan Funke’s latest hit.

November 13, 2024 11:20 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

Volcano covered by a cloud in the daytime

Beaches

The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

With so many things to do in Costa Rica, here’s what you need to know about when to visit.

December 14, 2023 11:08 AM

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Erin Van Rheenen

Epic Trips

An Awe-Inspiring Trip Through the Tasmanian Wilderness

Explore the natural beauty of Australia’s island state and come away with a better appreciation of the environment.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

People in a horse-drawn carriage in front of colorful houses.

Cities We Love

The Best Midsize Cities in the United States in 2020

Honolulu, Charleston, and El Paso are among the winners in a new report from Resonance Consultancy.

June 23, 2020 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

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