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Experts in finance and travel weigh in on how to create a stress-free travel budget you can afford.

February 19, 2025 01:51 AM

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These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.

Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years

In honor of our 15th anniversary, our editorial team rounded up a few of our favorite features we’ve run over the years.

September 9, 2024 04:33 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Longreads

“Moon” Travel Is The Latest Trend in Tourism. But What Is It?

Babymoons. “Memoons.” We’re all on moons these days.

February 18, 2025 09:53 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

People seated on a sunny lawn under a shade structure outside of the Winspear Opera House in the Dallas Arts District.

Art + Culture

6 Must-See Events in Dallas This Spring and Summer

Festivals of flowers, film, dance, Pride, and more pack the Texas city’s event calendar in spring and summer.

Sponsored by Visit Dallas

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Holiday Travel

9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

April 3, 2024 09:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

A pool at Baha Mar resort surrounded by cabanas and palm trees.

Loyalty + Rewards

I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.

AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.

February 27, 2024 02:24 PM

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Paul Rubio

Local Getaways: Why Catalina Island Is the Mediterranean Escape Every Southern Californian Needs

Weekend Getaways

This Little Island Offers a Slice of the Mediterranean in California

An hour from Long Beach but a world away.

September 16, 2023 11:25 AM

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Tim Chester

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Air Travel News

This Underused Option Is the Quickest Way to Get Through TSA

It’s currently available at more than 60 U.S. airports.

May 5, 2026 07:00 PM

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Iona Brannon

Fall 2024

How to Plan Family Trips That Both Kids and Parents Love

Travel can be the best form of education for children—and their parents. Here’s how to make it fun.

October 22, 2024 03:27 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

Spend a Perfect Weekend in Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende

Discover the cobblestone streets of Mexico’s colorful San Miguel de Allende for a tour of Gothic architecture and curated tequila tastings.

July 22, 2022 10:14 AM

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Kristin Braswell

Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.

Off The Tourist Trail

Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best

Be the main character of your own British novel at these countryside estates and among the tallest peaks in England.

August 29, 2025 05:23 PM

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Lottie Gross

The Emmy-winning actor wants fellow entrepreneurs to travel more. Here’s how she’s helping them get it done as the newest American Express ambassador.

June 10, 2025 12:38 PM

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Cat Sposato

Where to Travel Next

Come for St. Augustine, Stay for Amelia Island: A Guide to Northeast Florida

Tempting restaurants, new hotels, and plenty of outdoor adventure await.

January 27, 2022 03:32 PM

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Terry Ward

Horseback riding is just one of many outdoors pursuits at The Ranch at Rock Creek in Montana.

Hotels

This Is the Destination Families Can’t Get Enough of Right Now, According to Travel Experts

Vacations to U.S. ranches and lodges are on the rise—and here’s why.

April 28, 2023 06:44 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

19 U.S. National Parks You Can Visit for Free—Any Time of the Year

Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.

October 3, 2024 04:16 PM

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Bailey Berg

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