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Hotels
How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean
There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.
February 29, 2024 08:00 AM
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Mark Ellwood
COVID + Travel
Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open
After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.
November 22, 2021 08:14 PM
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Billie Cohen
Air Travel News
This Airline Has an Adults-Only Zone on Select Flights. Should Others Do the Same?
European low-cost carrier Corendon Airline recently announced that it is reserving the front rows on select flights for passengers 16 and up. Does relegating young kids to the back of the plane stand to improve the inflight experience for others?
September 11, 2023 10:33 AM
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Marianne Perez-Fransius
History + Culture
The Thai Touch: Mingle with Locals on a Thailand Tour
Why do monks wear saffron robes, what does rambutan taste like, and how does it feel to wear necklaces of brass rings? Join one of these tours in “The Land of Smiles” for a chance to chat with a monk, help a farmer, or meet Lisu villagers.
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River Cruises
This Scenic Wine Region Is Europe’s Most Underrated River Cruise Destination
Making the case for escaping the crowds sailing Europe’s Danube and Rhine rivers and heading to Portugal’s UNESCO-protected Douro Valley instead.
June 15, 2023 08:40 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Spring 2025
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025
Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.
April 3, 2025 08:59 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Air Travel News
Here’s What to Do as Soon as Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed
When flights get canceled or significantly delayed, travelers face an onslaught of challenges. Use these tips and strategies to get rebooked, refunded, and back on track.
January 23, 2026 03:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
Trending News
The Rules for Traveling to Europe Are About to Change
Starting in 2025, you will need advance approval and to pay a fee before entering Europe, as part of a new travel authorization requirement. Here’s a complete guide to how to apply, processing times, and the cost.
September 9, 2024 07:15 PM
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Michelle Baran
National Parks
On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots
Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.
June 3, 2019 12:23 PM
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Peggy Orenstein
Air Travel News
These Airlines Go the Extra Mile for Travelers With Autism
Find out which airlines are making the extra effort to support travelers on the autism spectrum.
July 11, 2023 11:08 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
Outdoor Adventure
Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles
At luxury hotels across the United States, falconers and their birds of prey are giving travelers rare access to an ancient tradition.
November 9, 2022 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Epic Trips
On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)
What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.
October 10, 2022 01:44 PM
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Bailey Berg
History + Culture
A Rare Exhibition of Egyptian Treasures Will Debut in the U.S. This Year
The traveling exhibit will display an extensive collection of gold artifacts that belonged to ancient Egyptian royal dynasties more than 3,200 years ago.
February 3, 2021 05:00 PM
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Sarah Buder
Tips + News
Paris Now Has a New Métro Card
The city’s signature paper Métro tickets are gradually being phased out.
June 12, 2019 05:17 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Trending News
Proposed 1.9-Mile Ring Around the World’s Tallest Skyscraper Would Serve as a Sustainable Skypark
Called the Downtown Circle project, the elevated ring-shaped building in Dubai would house a greenbelt as well as residential and commercial spaces.
September 16, 2022 12:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
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