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History + Culture
Enjoy Swiss Boutique Towns, Trains, Chocolate and More
Make your next trip one for the books when you go on an over-the-top tour of Switzerland’s charming small cities, filled with delicious dining, scenic wonder, and plenty of train travel.
November 17, 2021 06:11 AM
Art + Culture
The 5 Best Summer Music Festivals to Travel for in 2022
From indie rock to Afrobeats, the biggest music festivals around the world are back, just in time for summer.
June 22, 2022 02:48 PM
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Kristin Braswell
Cruise
Don’t Like Cruising? This New Boutique Ship Could Be Just the Cruise for You
Newly launched cruise line Explora Journeys designed its vessels specifically with the cruise averse in mind. Here’s a first look.
September 13, 2023 10:29 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Hiking + Cycling
3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland
Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.
September 16, 2022 12:34 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Air Travel News
United to Suspend These 7 Routes in June
The later-than-expected return of United’s Boeing 777s means several routes out of Newark and Washington Dulles have been canceled for June.
May 10, 2022 05:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
Where to Travel Next
The Family Getaway of Your Dreams Awaits in the Valais Region of Switzerland
A dad and veteran AFAR traveler checks out the scene in Nendaz, which offers all kinds of winter fun for everyone in your gang.
Sponsored by
Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade
Trending News
How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? We Asked Infectious Disease Experts
A viral outbreak on a cruise ship has left three people dead. But experts say this is not going to be another pandemic.
May 7, 2026 05:25 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Holiday Travel
The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Switzerland
From lakeside villages to alpine towns, Switzerland’s Christmas markets shine with festive lights, fondue chalets, flying Santas, and more.
Sponsored by
Switzerland Tourism
AFAR Advisor
What Is It Like to Travel in Europe Right Now?
As internal borders in Europe began to reopen last Monday, June 15, travel industry leaders with the right passports—not American, British, or many others yet—have been some of the first to jump on planes and trains.
June 23, 2020 12:59 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Hotels
Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite
Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.
December 22, 2025 01:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Road Trips
Drive From Story to Story on These 13 Road Trips in the 13 Original Colonies
Follow paths once walked by Indigenous people, soldiers, enslaved Africans, and overshadowed women, from Georgia to New Hampshire.
March 10, 2026 06:01 PM
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Kemi Ibeh
Trains
The Eurostar Snow Train Is Back, Offering a Greener Way to Reach the French Alps
Eurostar’s seasonal Snow trains are back for winter 2025–26, offering direct rail service from London, Brussels, and Amsterdam to top French Alps ski resorts—no airport transfers required.
December 19, 2025 03:15 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Cruise
You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why
Fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and more affordable fares—there are ample reasons to cruise the Mediterranean Sea in winter.
December 21, 2023 01:26 PM
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Michelle Baran
Tips + News
This Massive Coronavirus-Themed Mural in the Swiss Alps Inspires Hope
A renowned French artist unveiled the gigantic grass graffiti to convey an upbeat message for people struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 15, 2020 02:04 PM
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Sarah Buder
Epic Trips
Here’s Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Switzerland
Iconic Scenery is just the beginning of an amazing trip that begins with a flight aboard SWISS.
Sponsored by
SWISS
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