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Cherry Blossom Season in Japan Starts Soon—Here’s When and Where to Go, and How to Avoid the Crowds

The best places to see cherry blossoms from one end of Japan to the other. Plus, where to find some of the country’s top festivals.

February 26, 2026 11:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

COVID + Travel

Zimbabwe Floods Victoria Falls With Vaccines to Help Tourism

Thanks to a high vaccination rate, Victoria Falls mostly has been spared the current wave of COVID-19 that has swept across the rest of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.

August 10, 2021 01:22 PM

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Farai Mutsaka

A night time view of the exterior of the French café Le Diplomate on 14th Street in Washington D.C.’s live music corridor.

Bars + Nightlife

A Musician’s Guide to Washington D.C.

Where to go, eat, and listen, according to local artist Neffy.

Sponsored by washington.org

Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village

Cities We Love

Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

February 12, 2025 04:00 PM

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Cat Sposato

Cruise News

This 140-Day Cruise Will Visit 37 Countries Across 6 Continents

Silversea’s new round-the-world cruise will start in January 2026, with all-inclusive sailings starting at $81,900.

June 23, 2023 09:29 AM

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Bailey Berg

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

This Airline Is Getting a Major Upgrade to Some of Its Business-Class Seats

Lie-flat seats, 4K high-definition screens, and sommelier-selected wine up the ante on Air France’s new front-of-the-plane seats.

June 22, 2023 08:10 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

Epic Trips

These 8 Puerto Rico Experiences Belong on Your Itinerary

Surf in Rincón, kayak a bioluminescent bay, enjoy beaches in Vieques and Culebra, and more.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Fall 2025

From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler

On his first visit to Peru—and his first group tour—contributing writer Ryan Knighton discovers that adventure comes in many, many forms.

October 31, 2025 10:47 AM

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Ryan Knighton

Art + Culture

Chasing a Literary Lion in Lisbon

Tracing the life of a Portuguese poet becomes a way into the local culture.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Cities We Love

Discover the Rich Culture and Hidden Gems of Marrakech

Marrakech isn’t the biggest city in Morocco, but it’s one of the most complex. Here’s how to see it like a local.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

AFAR Advisor

12 Questions With J.MAK (!)

J.MAK is both the name of one of the biggest hotel representation firms in the travel industry and the nickname of the man behind the brand: Jon Makhmaltchi.

August 15, 2019 10:41 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Alaska Airlines Is Having a Buy One, Get One Sale Today

Buy a plane ticket for that person still on your holiday shopping list—and grab one for yourself for free.

December 20, 2019 10:00 AM

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Ciera Velarde

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