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8 Road Trip Games to Keep Everyone Entertained, No Matter Their Age

Whether you’ve got a car full of kids, adults, friends, or family, these road trip games will make sure everyone has a good time—no equipment required.

December 1, 2023 09:23 AM

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Nathalie Alonso

Cities We Love

Move Over Marfa: This Is the New Art Hot Spot in Texas

The border city of 1 million people, along the Rio Grande between Mexico and New Mexico, is just a three-hour drive from that high desert town of minimalism and conceptual art.

February 13, 2025 05:18 PM

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Sunshine Flint

Aerial view of a sea of mostly primary colored homes in Reykjavík, Iceland

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Adds 2 New Europe Routes, Further Growing International Presence

The Seattle-based carrier has unveiled new flight routes to Europe for 2026, which is in addition to new service to Rome, Tokyo, and Seoul that had previously been announced.

August 13, 2025 08:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Monte-Carlo, Monaco; right: A train of Formula 1 cars storms uphill past cheering terraces during the frantic start of the Monaco Grand Prix

Cruise

The Secret Travel Hack for Seeing the Solar Eclipse, Monaco Grand Prix, and Other Exclusive Global Events

There’s an easier way to gain access to some of the world’s most in-demand moments.

March 6, 2026 12:01 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

An aerial view of All Nippon Airways (ANA)'s new The Room FX business-class seat with a sofa-style layout

Air Travel News

Japan’s Largest Airline Has a Bold New Vision for Its Business-Class Seats

All Nippon Airways (ANA) recently unveiled “The Room FX,” its next-generation business-class seat, complete with a sofa-style bed.

July 29, 2025 11:38 AM

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Bailey Berg

Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.

National Parks

Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne

Both national parks are near Miami but seem worlds away from each other.

January 23, 2026 06:19 PM

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Jesse Scott

Where to Travel Next

Beyond Paris, the Best Places to Visit in France This Year

France can capture your heart in a week but takes a lifetime to truly explore.

July 2, 2024 09:55 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Ocean Cruises

This Epic Round-the-World Cruise Visits 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Setting sail in 2025, Regent’s World Cruise travels to 25 countries over 150 days.

May 25, 2022 10:07 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Cloud Forest Hikes, Night Kayaking, Rare Parrot-Spotting, and More in Puerto Rico’s Great Outdoors

With mountains, rainforest, and the Caribbean Sea—including after-hours bioluminescent bays—there’s so much more to do in Puerto Rico beyond sunbathing.

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Air Travel News

TSA Ends a 20-Year Rule That Has Been One of the Most Annoying Aspects of the Security Process

A policy implemented nearly two decades ago due to concerns about explosive devices has finally ended.

July 8, 2025 06:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

20 Tourist Attractions Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

Travel Tips + Etiquette

17 Tourist Attractions That Travel Editors Actually Love Visiting

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

December 15, 2023 09:30 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.

4 Days In

4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood

There’s never been a more exciting time to dig into the drama of this storied city.

November 5, 2025 03:10 PM

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Erin Feher

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