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Books

The Best Summer Beach Reads of 2019

Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer shares her picks for the hottest books to pack for your next trip.

May 21, 2019 01:32 PM

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Jane Ubell-Meyer

Tips + News

Iceland Begins to Reopen After Rigorous Testing Helps Contain Coronavirus Outbreak

Over the past six weeks, Iceland has tested more than 13 percent of its population, which is the highest percentage of any country in the world.

May 4, 2020 01:20 PM

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Egill Bjarnason

From the economy to the environment, from health and wellness to food and friends, these factors are influencing how we travel the world this year.

February 6, 2023 10:38 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Packing Tips + Gear

How One Luxury Carmaker Is Changing the Rental Game

At 23 locations (and counting), this Audi-owned upstart is rebooting car-rental for the on-demand generation.

June 5, 2018 09:34 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Engelberg offers ski devotees access to some of the best snow in Europe.

Where to Travel Next

This Swiss Destination is a Skier’s Paradise

An AFAR writer and winter sports enthusiast discovers unparalleled adventure when going off-piste in Engelberg.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Tips + News

Majority of Americans Say They “Desperately” Need a Vacation

To mark National Plan for Vacation Day, give yourself permission to dream in 2021.

January 25, 2021 11:22 AM

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Roger Dow

A wooden chalet surrounded by snow and evergreen trees with a snow-covered peak in the distance and bright blue skies

Hotels

8 of the Coziest Winter Cabins on Airbnb, According to Guests

It’s easy to see why these ski chalets and mountain cabins are among the highest rated on Airbnb.

November 17, 2023 11:59 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Festivals + Events

Edition Hotels Gets Serious About Going Plastic-Free

With a bold new industry initiative and a partnership with an innovative bottled water company, Ian Schrager’s stylish hotel collection is doing Earth Day right.

April 19, 2018 12:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Air Travel News

How the Airlines Plan to Achieve a Greener Flying Future

It’s going to take more than just offsets to make the changes the climate needs.

April 27, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

The undersea bedroom at the Muraka at Conrad Maldives

Hotels

These Are 8 of the Most Unique Hotels Around the World

These unique hotels are accommodations you won’t soon forget.

November 14, 2023 01:26 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

Health + Wellness

Why You Should Travel for Moringa, the Wellness Plant That’s Not Just a Trend

Moringa’s popularity has skyrocketed in the United States—but its health benefits have long been known globally. There’s something to be said for trying it at the source.

March 22, 2018 03:33 PM

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Annie Daly

Natural Wonders

How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef

For a limited time—and for about $1,000 a pop—Uber users in Queensland, Australia, will be able to request a submarine ride through the world’s largest coral reef.

May 23, 2019 05:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

7 Best Neighborhoods in Asheville, N.C., to Visit or Stay In

Go beyond downtown to discover the neighborhoods that give Asheville its vibrant personality.

November 10, 2023 02:25 PM

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Jenn Rice

Epic Trips

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Is a Real-Life Time Machine

An elegant journey on Europe’s most iconic train takes a traveler into the past. But not the one she imagined.

October 7, 2019 04:20 PM

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Sara Button

Left photo displays film photo of St. Thomas. Right photo displays film photo of street in St. Thomas.

Islands

The Best Places to Visit in the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands is a destination for both land and sea adventure.

June 13, 2023 11:37 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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