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Packing Tips + Gear
The 20 Most Popular Travel Essentials AFAR Readers Bought in 2023
Of all the travel products AFAR recommended this year, the most purchased items included luggage, water bottles, and several items for keeping you—and your belongings—safe.
December 21, 2023 07:18 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cruise
Forget Port-Hopping. These Cruises Are Lingering Longer So Guests Can Spend More Time Exploring Destinations
Cruise lines are rethinking the rush from port to port, offering longer stays and overnight visits for deeper, more immersive travel.
April 24, 2026 05:27 PM
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Lauren Dana Ellman
Cities We Love
Stopping in Puerto Rico on Your Next Cruise? Here’s How Best to Spend a Day in San Juan.
A walkable city center awaits with historic landmarks, rooftop vistas, and salsa nights.
November 26, 2024 03:23 PM
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Jen Ruiz
Cruise News
20 Years On, Alaska’s First Indigenous-Owned Cruise Port Sees Growing Interest in Celebrating Local Heritage
Just west of Juneau, Icy Strait Point was converted from a cannery into a cruise port by the Huna Totem Corporation in 2004. Two decades later, passengers want a deeper understanding of the people behind the port.
October 23, 2024 06:35 PM
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Fran Golden
Holiday Travel
13 Travel Gifts Under $25
Stocking stuffers to check off all the travelers on your list.
November 4, 2024 12:16 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Cruise News
6 Hidden-Gem Mexican Port Towns Where You Can Avoid the Cruise Crowds
Mexico is implementing a new cruise tax in 2025 to combat overcrowding—a growing problem in popular cruise ports. Rather than join the masses, head to these lesser-visited coastal destinations instead.
December 17, 2024 05:45 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Cruise
Crowded Ports, Ship Bans, and Port Fees. Cruising in Europe Is at a Crossroads. Where Does It Go from Here?
As tensions mount in Europe’s popular port cities, observers weigh in on how cruise lines are adapting to create a more sustainable future that will benefit both passengers and locals alike.
April 17, 2025 03:25 PM
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Jessica Benavides Canepa
National Parks
The Ultimate Adventure Through Minnesota and Its National Park
From Voyageurs National Park to the North Shore of Lake Superior, get off the beaten path with this guide to Minnesota’s most stunning parks and scenic drives.
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Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to St. George’s, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors
The Spice Island promises a host of delights, whether you have a few hours or a few days.
December 4, 2024 03:07 PM
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Terry Ward
Cruise
Would You Take a Cruise Without Knowing Where It’s Sailing? I Just Did—Here’s How It Went
Mystery cruises are a growing trend. One writer embarked on one to see what the draw is and where it would sail.
May 20, 2025 06:38 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Air Travel News
TSA Expands List of Items Prohibited From Checked Luggage as Concerns About In-Flight Fires Mount
The updated rules come as the agency continues to crack down on electronics that use lithium ion batteries due to an increase in related fire incidents onboard airplanes.
September 16, 2025 07:22 PM
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Blane Bachelor
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
Cities We Love
Why Cruisers and Travelers Should Linger a Day or Two in France’s Second-Largest City
Marseille mixes Mediterranean beach coves and urban street art.
April 17, 2025 04:33 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Ocean Cruises
Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings
A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”
August 15, 2023 06:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
Air Travel News
A Surprise Win for Fliers’ Rights Follows a Recent Major Setback. But Will It Help?
After the Department of Transportation issued a stinging blow to consumers by rolling back a rule requiring airlines to compensate passengers for delays, the agency has upgraded its airline complaint system. Will there be any real gains for air travelers?
September 15, 2025 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
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