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New Guest Fees Are Coming to Amex’s Centurion Lounges—Here’s How to Avoid Them

There are a few ways Amex Platinum cardholders can bypass the substantial guest fees at Centurion Lounges that begin February 1, 2023.

December 21, 2022 11:59 AM

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Paul Rubio

Burned Out? The Simple Act of Planning for Vacation Can Boost Your Spirits

Think of National Plan for Vacation Day as an antidote to stress and anxiety.

January 25, 2022 11:59 AM

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Roger Dow

Villa Majorelle Yves Saint Laurent mansion

LGBTQ Travel

Morocco Used to Be a Haven for Gay Artists. It’s a Bit More Complicated Now

Like many other countries, Morocco exists in the liminal space between vibrant LGBTQ culture and a hostile legal framework. What does that mean for travelers?

June 9, 2023 03:28 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Where to Travel Next

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C., Including 6 Less Crowded Places

Everything you need to know about getting your cherry blossom fix in Washington, D.C., including where to go and stay.

March 11, 2026 03:03 PM

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Jessie Beck

Art + Culture

What Life Really Looks Like in the Countries Subject to the U.S. Travel Ban

These photos and stories share a side of the seven nations that the ban doesn’t address—their humanity.

June 26, 2018 08:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

The lobby lounge of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

Stay Here Next

The Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel in Tokyo Has Opened Its Doors

The showstopping new Bulgari Hotel above Tokyo Station is the latest member of the city’s pantheon of high-rise luxury hotels.

June 5, 2023 09:08 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Epic Trips

10 Amazing Trips We Would Take Again

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

September 3, 2020 04:39 PM

Air Travel News

Teenage Pilot Sets Record as the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World

Zara Rutherford’s flight saw her steer clear of wildfires in California, deal with biting cold over Russia, and narrowly avoid North Korean airspace.

January 20, 2022 01:01 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Winter 2022

These 7 Cookbooks Offer Fresh Ways to Taste the World

This fall’s most important new food books transport readers to destinations near and far.

October 15, 2021 12:55 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

Mary Berry Is Hosting Afternoon Tea on a Train Ride Through England

You’re invited to tea and scones with your favorite “Great British Bake Off” judge (sorry, Paul Hollywood).

April 3, 2019 04:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Got 3 Minutes? That’s All You Need to Tell Your Travel Tale

In season two of “Travel Tales by AFAR,” we’re featuring stories from some of our favorite people: our readers.

May 17, 2021 12:43 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Restaurants + Cafés

Italy Is Getting Its First Starbucks and Italians Are Conflicted

The “most beautiful Starbucks in the world” is opening in Milan this week and not everyone is thrilled.

September 6, 2018 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Tibet is a Sensory Feast You Have to Experience to Believe

Join Adventure Access on an Amdo Overland Experience to truly immerse yourself in a culture defined by its tastes, textures, and larger than life landscape

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