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9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Disney

“Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Now Open—Here’s What You Need to Know

Don’t ewok, run! “Star Wars” land is coming to a galaxy not so far, far away.

August 29, 2019 01:44 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

10 Incredible Waterfall Hikes Around the U.S.

Jump in for a cool swim, take in the misty views, or just soak up the surroundings.

July 7, 2021 10:20 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

Loyalty + Rewards

Marriott Bonvoy’s New Award Pricing System: What You Need to Know

The loyalty program is finally introducing peak and off-peak pricing.

August 15, 2019 05:05 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Outdoor Adventure

Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations

In the heart of Sawtooth National Forest, Sun Valley’s outdoor adventures and boutique hotels balance relaxation and rejuvenation for the blissful getaway you need right now.

Sponsored by Visit Sun Valley and written by Hans Aschim

Air Travel News

The Real Cost of Bad Airplane Behavior

What kind of poetic justice can we get when someone’s selfish actions result in our flight being delayed, diverted, or even grounded?

September 25, 2023 12:10 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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Air Travel News

How to Choose Between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and Clear

Not sure how these trusted traveler programs differ? You’re not alone.

October 24, 2024 10:31 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

History + Culture

10 Distinctive Lighthouses in the California Bay Area

From Point Arena to Pacific Grove, here are 10 lighthouses near San Francisco and the Bay Area you can visit.

June 29, 2020 03:44 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Bars + Nightlife

11 of Our Favorite Rooftop Bars in the U.S.

Find an elevated bar that suits your style, whether you’re craving margaritas in San Francisco or Greek Island vibes in New York City.

August 19, 2020 02:55 PM

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Dana Brindle

Where to Travel Next

The One Food You Should Travel for in Each State

Your guide to foraged ingredients, immigrant-born dishes, and state-fair staples in all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico—and how to plan the perfect trips to taste them all.

November 10, 2025 11:58 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Spring 2024

I Took the Most Out-of-This-World Road Trip in America

My solo trip through Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway reminded me why traveling to remote corners of the world is worth it.

May 16, 2024 02:55 PM

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Tiana Attride

U.S. Beaches

7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall

A beach trip during autumn may be even better than in summer.

September 6, 2024 05:53 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Sunset over the colonial coastal city of Cartegena, Colombia

Cruise News

First-Ever Luxury River Cruises to Set Sail on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways will be the first and only cruise line sailing this inland waterway of Colombia when the journeys launch in 2024.

March 7, 2023 07:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

Women to Watch in 2020

Deep-sea mappers. Activists. Record-setting climbers, podcasters, and polar explorers. All are changing the world—and the ways we think about travel.

March 2, 2020 09:23 AM

Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoors Adventures Near Major U.S. Cities

Start planning your next summer escape now.

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