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Expedition Cruises

Why Now Is the Best Time to Plan and Book an Antarctica Sailing

With huge pent-up demand after the pandemic, you’d be wise to book sooner than later.

April 7, 2022 04:31 PM

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Fran Golden

Epic Trips

The True Magic of Machu Picchu Isn’t Where You Think It Is

Overtourism and new restrictions have made some travelers wary of visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The trip can still be life-changing, though—just not in the way you might expect.

June 6, 2018 06:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Wadis are akin to adventure playgrounds in Oman, offering opportunities to hike, swim, rock climb, and more.

Outdoor Adventure

How to Plan the Perfect Wadi-Hopping Adventure in Oman

Oman is home to dozens of “wadis,” rocky river gorges with impossibly blue swimming holes. Here’s a guide to visiting them safely.

April 26, 2024 04:20 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Getting to Know the People and Culture of Kenya

Enrich your visit by setting aside time to connect with Kenyan locals and experience their way of life first-hand. Here’s how.

September 20, 2017 11:35 AM

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Kenya Tourism Board

Travel Tales

A San Francisco Chef Traces Her Roots

Writer Francis Lam discovers the island’s multicultural flavors when he joins a Malaysia-born San Francisco chef for a bittersweet homecoming.

April 14, 2017 02:51 PM

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Francis Lam

Hiking + Cycling

How to Explore America’s Most Underrated Biking City

With races, rides, and plenty of paths to pedal, there’s always something bike-related going on in Indianapolis.

March 21, 2018 02:08 PM

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Robert Annis

Trains

How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada

Everything you need to know, including when to book your tickets, when to go, and what to do along the way.

April 16, 2020 11:42 AM

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Colleen Kinder

Winter Sports

Inside Chile’s Old School Ski Portillo, the Ultimate Summer Ski Resort

Find world-class skiing and old-world glamour at the Southern Hemisphere’s most iconic ski destination.

July 10, 2017 02:08 PM

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Frederick Reimers

Art + Architecture

The Weekend Getaway in Spain Every Art Lover Should Do

In Spain’s underrated Navarra region, an off-the-beaten-path winery boasts a contemporary art program to rival some galleries.

February 15, 2019 07:34 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Books

The Trip Every “Outlander” Fan Should Take—and 7 Other Literary Journeys to Try in 2020

These 8 adventures are perfect for book lovers who want to travel the world like award-winning authors and cherished characters (and not worry about the planning).

September 17, 2019 11:12 AM

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Sara Button

Beaches

Inside Panama’s Secret Surfer Paradise

A five-hour drive south of Panama City’s high-rise condominiums and glitzy casinos is the Azuero Peninsula—a surfer’s paradise that the rest of the world is just now catching onto.

October 11, 2017 12:39 PM

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Nicholas Gill

Family Travel

Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities

Change a good family vacation into a really awesome one by staying at a place where kids get to do the coolest things.

July 28, 2021 11:45 AM

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Ann Shields

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Air Travel News

Thinking of Flying JetBlue’s New NYC to Paris Route? Here’s What It’s Really Like

JetBlue launched its inaugural flight from New York to Paris on June 29. One AFAR editor flew the airline’s Mint business class (and economy back) to see how it compares.

July 6, 2023 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Venice, Dolphins, and Northern Lights: Live Webcams for Virtual Travel

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, stay home and travel virtually with these live streams of the Eiffel Tower, Japanese snow monkeys, spacewalks, and more.

March 20, 2020 11:43 AM

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Jake Emen

COVID + Travel

10 Virtual Travel Ideas That Will Transport You to Another Place

Travel to the destinations you love—or would love to visit—from the comfort of your couch.

May 15, 2020 01:29 PM

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Jessie Beck

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