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How does travel make you happy? In our first-ever Travel Happiness Survey, presented by the Aruba Tourism Authority, we turned that question over to you.

August 1, 2019 10:57 AM

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Staff

Family Travel

Why Shanghai Disneyland Differs So Much From the Others

The theme park, located in Shanghai, incorporates Chinese designs and characters.

June 21, 2016 05:07 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

4 Places to Find Authentic Food in Maui’s Most Resort-Filled Region

These truly Hawaiian eating spots are even bringing locals to resort-filled Wailea.

August 4, 2016 06:04 PM

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Sarah Sung

Epic Trips

New Zealand Will Welcome You With Open Arms

A Māori proverb comes to define days spent exploring New Zealand with some of its indigenous people.

October 7, 2019 04:17 PM

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Sarah Buder

Festivals + Events

Your Go-To Guide to Modernism Week in Palm Springs

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a perfect itinerary for this year’s celebration of midcentury modern design, taking place February 14 through February 24, 2019.

January 29, 2019 09:32 PM

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Carole Dixon

Expert Insights on 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry

The Future of Travel

These Are 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry in 2018, According to Experts

Experts on the AFAR Travel Advisory Council share their insights

December 3, 2018 12:19 PM

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Lindsay Harrison

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Miles and Rewards Travel Deals for Summer

It’s not too late to score an awesome summer escape using those hard-earned loyalty points.

July 1, 2019 06:39 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Do a Food Lover’s Trip in the Yucatán

These food-focused retreats in Tulum are leading the way to the region’s best bites.

February 3, 2017 12:05 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Family Travel

Leap of Faith: 1 Dad, 2 Teenagers, and a Last-Minute Trip to Oman

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

April 1, 2019 03:02 PM

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Anthony Doerr

The Future of Travel

Is Traveling Better in the Rain?

For most of us, dark clouds and rain are vacation-spoilers, but a growing number of intrepid travelers make a point of seeking out a soaking. What do they know that we don’t?

November 7, 2017 08:01 AM

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Samantha Shankman

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Beyond Montevideo: Why Uruguay’s Wineries Need to Be on Your Radar

Within an hour of busy Montevideo, Uruguay’s fertile Canelones wine region beckons with more than 80 vineyards tucked into its transporting, pastoral setting.

September 25, 2019 10:35 PM

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Ari Bendersky

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Apply Marie Kondo’s Life-Changing Magic to Packing

Does your suitcase spark joy? Travel can be messy, but Marie Kondo believes your luggage doesn’t need to be.

February 13, 2019 12:32 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

AFAR Approved

This App Is Like a Travel Agent in Your Pocket

With English’s new Lola travel-booking app, valuable human expertise is just a screen tap away.

November 1, 2016 09:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

History + Culture

Changes in Travel to Cuba: The New Rules You Need to Know

Ahead of President Obama’s visit to Havana this weekend, the rules have changed for travel to Cuba.

March 16, 2016 06:19 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

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