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Should You Ever Book 2 One-Way Tickets Instead of a Round-Trip Flight?

Two one-way tickets can sometimes unlock cheaper fares and help travelers maximize points and miles—if you know when to use the strategy and how to avoid the risks.

September 17, 2025 06:23 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Restaurants + Cafés

Discover a Taste of Haiti in Paris at These Great Neighborhood Restaurants

The French capital may be better known for croissants or croque monsieurs, but the city offers many tasty Haitian dishes.

April 15, 2022 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Waterproof, Windproof Jacket Is on Sale Right Now

Save 20 percent on the Arc’teryx Venda Anorak at REI.

March 1, 2022 12:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

bright red Play aircraft flying among clouds

Air Travel News

Play’s Europe Flights Are on Sale for as Low as $130 One-Way

Fly to Reykjavík from $130, to London or Paris from $167, or to Dublin from $147 one-way with these new offers from the Icelandic low-cost carrier Play.

March 14, 2023 01:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

Five leather, high stool seats line a golden bar area with a cheetah figure atop the counter and black panthers and New York landmarks featured on the wallpaper behind the bar

Hotel News + Openings

The Flashy Art and Bold Style of Faena New York, West Chelsea’s Newest Hotel

From over-the-top artworks to Argentine-influenced bars and restaurants, here’s a look inside one of the most exciting hotel openings in the city.

September 15, 2025 06:57 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Here’s Where to Find Idyllic Italy

Discover wine, wellness, and hospitality in Tuscany and the region of Langhe Monferrato Roero.

Sponsored by Toscana Promozione Turistica and Turismo Langhe Monferrato Roero

Courtesy of Tamara Susa/Aspen Chamber Resort Association

National Parks

Tips For a Greener Trip to Aspen

Restaurants, hotels, outdoor options, and more to minimize your footprint while visiting this Colorado mountain town.

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

History + Culture

10 Places Where You Can Follow Famous Footsteps in Historic Bavaria

Do as the Germans once did in this enchanting part of the country, where you can step back in time at old homes, historic sites, and more.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Founder’s Note

Puerto Rico Is Coming Back Strong—Now’s the Ideal Time for a Trip

During a visit to Puerto Rico, AFAR cofounder Greg Sullivan witnesses the generosity and the resilience of the island’s people.

May 24, 2018 04:23 PM

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Greg Sullivan

The Next List

6 Places in Australia to Visit Now

As the FIFA Women’s World Cup crisscrosses the country, so do we with these of-the-moment recommendations for where to eat, stay, and play.

August 9, 2023 05:05 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Winter Sports

Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule

Can’t wait to hit the slopes this winter? Now you don’t have to, thanks to a few resorts that have opened early this year.

November 1, 2022 09:04 PM

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Maggie Fuller

COVID + Travel

This Little-Visited Island Nation Is Reopening for the First Time in 2 Years

Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific, is (finally) reopening to tourism on July 1.

June 29, 2022 03:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.

Hotels

Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms

Before you swipe that hotel souvenir, here’s a primer on what you can (and can’t) bring home.

September 9, 2023 10:03 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

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

COVID + Travel

Iceland to Lift All Travel Restrictions

Starting tomorrow, the island nation will no longer require travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test to visit.

February 24, 2022 12:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

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