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September / October 2021

The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard

These visionaries are a force for good in the travel industry.

April 13, 2021 09:08 AM

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Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Following recent regulations in Rome, Venice, and Cinque Terre, additional Italian destinations are implementing rules aimed at encouraging more responsible travel.

March 12, 2026 06:17 PM

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Jenn Rice

Mercato, on the ground floor of Janu Tokyo, serves Italian comfort food in a light-filled space featuring a large living tree.

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Aman’s New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Is Finally Open—Here’s What It’s Like

Janu Tokyo has finally opened its doors, launching the playful, wellness-focused, and slightly more affordable new luxury lifestyle brand from Aman Resorts.

March 29, 2024 02:18 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Blue ombre backdrop with Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and Apple Airtag trackers

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Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?

Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and the Apple AirTag compared when tracking luggage on a recent trip to Japan.

March 22, 2024 01:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Disney

Where to Stay When Visiting Disney World

From Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to the Grand Floridian, there’s a Disney resort for every budget and preference.

August 28, 2019 10:49 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Red and white homes and buildings dot the waterfront with soaring rocky cliffs in the background and green foliage in the foreground in Lofoten, Norway

The new fee, which will roll out in 2026 to raise funds for tourism infrastructure, is not a nationwide mandate, but two popular places have already opted in.

June 20, 2025 02:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

Festivals + Events

How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021

Black tourism and hospitality experts across the U.S. share the Juneteenth events they’re looking forward to this year.

June 15, 2021 11:23 AM

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Raven Briana McMillan

Disney

Disney Adds Hundreds of Plant-Based Dishes to Theme Parks

Disneyland and Walt Disney World are about to get much more vegan-friendly.

September 25, 2019 04:08 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Road Trips

The Scenic Route: A Guide to the World’s Best Road Trips

The 10 best road trips around the world, a mix of classic and unexpected, coastal and countryside.

June 24, 2019 10:59 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

WASHINGTON, DC JULY 3, 2018: TSA Precheck and Global Entry line at security checkpoint at Reagan National Airport

If you’ve been meaning to sign up for the security screening expediting service, look for the TSA PreCheck enrollment trucks that are rolling through the United States.

September 16, 2022 06:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica

Discover fresh seafood and fruit-packed batido smoothies among the country’s culinary delights.

September 14, 2023 07:55 AM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Tips + News

France Needs to Confront Its Racial History, Says New Immigration Museum Director

The country must confront its colonial past to conquer present racial injustice.

March 15, 2021 02:32 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Tips + News

Germany Cancels Oktoberfest for the Second Year in a Row

Bavarian officials called off the festival once again due to coronavirus concerns.

May 3, 2021 12:34 PM

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David Rising

The authors of a 2020 study about diversity in travel just released a follow-up survey, and they hope the results will serve as a wake-up call for the travel industry.

September 8, 2025 12:03 PM

Air Travel News

Why You May Need a Second Passport

Here’s what U.S. citizens need to know about how to obtain a second passport, including why they’re necessary and when they’re permitted.

August 1, 2022 05:37 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

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