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Loyalty + Rewards
I Paid for a $21,000 Trip Using Mostly Points and Miles. Here’s How You Can, Too.
AFAR’s points and miles expert took 10 family members to the Bahamas for his mom’s 75th birthday and only paid $3,000. Here’s how he covered the other $18,000.
February 27, 2024 02:24 PM
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Paul Rubio
Epic Trips
Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano
How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.
March 19, 2024 01:22 PM
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Hillary Richard
Hotels
The Benefits of Booking a Vacation Rental With the World’s Largest Hotel Company
Three years after launching, Homes and Villas by Marriott International has evolved into a large, well-curated collection of homes across the world that are perfectly suited for gatherings.
October 18, 2022 09:55 PM
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Michelle Baran
Bars + Nightlife
The Bloody Mary Turns 100 in Paris
The iconic vodka-tomato juice cocktail can trace its origins back to Harry’s Bar in Paris in 1921. This week the bar is hosting centenary events to mark the cocktail’s landmark birthday.
December 15, 2021 03:32 PM
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Alex Turnbull
Family Travel
Why You Should Take a Babymoon—and 4 Tips for Planning One
Planning a babymoon will probably come with obstacles. You should still take one.
September 16, 2024 04:28 PM
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Michelle Konstantinovsky
Longreads
10 Minutes from the Taj Mahal, a Must-Visit Café With a Mission
The world’s first café staffed by acid attack survivors, Sheroes Hangout opened in 2015 in Agra and has since expanded to two other locations.
May 6, 2025 11:16 AM
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Iona Brannon
Off The Tourist Trail
Beat the
White Lotus
Crowds at These Lesser-Known Thailand Destinations
Thailand is experiencing a tourism boom in 2025. Here’s how to beat the crowds while there.
February 18, 2025 12:41 PM
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Cat Sposato
Cities We Love
Miami Has the Busiest Cruise Port in the U.S. Here’s What to Do When Your Ship Docks.
Insider tips on how to make the most of your time, before or after your voyage.
January 29, 2025 12:15 PM
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Terry Ward
Trains
A New Collection of Long-Distance U.S. Rail Journeys Combines Scenic Routes With National Parks and City Stays
The history- and nature-themed itineraries include Amtrak train rides, hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and activities in destinations along the coasts and in national parks, major cities, and historic sites.
November 19, 2025 05:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
This Is When Cherry Blossoms Will Hit Peak Bloom in Washington, D.C.
The city’s iconic flowers normally bloom in late March or early April. Here’s when the National Park Service predicts they’ll be at their fullest in 2026.
March 5, 2026 08:39 PM
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Jessie Beck
Trains
Get $50 Train Fares During Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary Sale
For its birthday, the national train system is marking fares down 50 percent.
April 28, 2021 05:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
September / October 2021
A Reunion Worth the Wait
AFAR cofounder Greg Sullivan reflects on the past year and a half—and how the travel industry is blazing a path forward.
August 12, 2021 02:20 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Air Travel News
TSA PreCheck Is Offering Young Travelers a Discount Ahead of a Busy Travel Season
Just as summer travel gets underway, TSA is “empowering the next generation of travelers” with a limited-time deal on PreCheck—and young people would be wise to take the agency up on the offer.
May 1, 2026 04:15 PM
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Iona Brannon
Off The Tourist Trail
My Perfect Singapore: An Afar Editor Shares Her Favorite Hometown Haunts
Afar’s associate art director was born and raised in Singapore, so we asked her to give us her secrets and reveal her favorite spots in the vibrant, delicious, and increasingly fashionable must-visit Asian hub city.
October 2, 2025 09:05 AM
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Elizabeth See
UNESCO World Heritage
12 Extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites Where Nature Meets Culture
Cave art or beaches? Mountains or temples? Ancient ruins or volcanoes? You can enjoy both culture and nature at these remarkable sites.
June 9, 2025 05:16 AM
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Pat Tompkins
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