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Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month

It will have been about 704 days since the borders shut to defend against the COVID crisis—but who’s counting?

February 7, 2022 11:44 AM

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Rod McGuirk

Air Travel News

Wow Air Is Launching Flights to India From Just $199 Each Way

This winter, the budget carrier will offer new routes from nine major U.S. cities to India’s capital with one-way fares starting at an insanely affordable price.

May 15, 2018 04:58 PM

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Sarah Buder

Epic Trips

The Best Adventure Destinations According to Fearless Female Guides

With women’s adventure travel on the rise, we asked the experts about the next must-see spots to hike, climb, and connect with culture.

April 22, 2020 07:28 PM

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Sara Button

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Outdoor Adventure

How to Explore the World’s Rivers—and Protect and Preserve Them, Too

CroisiEurope’s river cruises focus on reducing their environmental impact—and reaching peak cultural immersion in destinations including Paris and the Mekong River.

“Destination Cosmos” will take visitors on a trip across the universe now through early June at Hall des Lumières.

April 12, 2023 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Natural Wonders

You Can Soon Watch the Northern Lights From a Hot Air Balloon

Can you imagine anything more epic yet peaceful than floating 130 feet above an Arctic landscape while watching the aurora borealis?

January 22, 2020 07:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Packing Tips + Gear

Paravel Just Launched Its First Checked Luggage Line

Like Paravel’s carry-on suitcases, the larger Aviator Grand will also be carbon neutral and made with upcycled plastic water bottles.

November 10, 2020 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine

Spring 2025

For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico

Often called Mexico’s Napa Valley, Valle de Guadalupe is forging its own path thanks to a new generation of winemakers and chefs working toward a more sustainable—and delicious future.

May 8, 2025 09:59 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Epic Trips

“Hold On!” White Water Rafting on the Nile

During a trip to Wildwaters Lodge, one writer learns why Uganda is rapidly becoming a white water destination.

October 13, 2022 05:35 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Delta Wants to Speed Up Boarding With This New Carry-On Trial

The airline is testing a plan that allows select customers to check their carry-on bag for free.

February 4, 2022 05:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

A beach with a wall of rocks and dry grass and people swimming

Where to Travel Next

7 Places in Italy You Should Visit in 2025

For design aficionados, gourmands, beach bums, and everyone in between, here’s where to go in Italy this year and next.

June 30, 2025 12:24 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.

Food + Drink

No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.

The Traverse Wine Coast has more than 2,000 acres of vineyards spread across nearly 40 wineries. And it’s only going to get more popular.

June 23, 2025 12:33 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal

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