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How the Delta Variant Might Change Your Travel Plans

Should you change or cancel upcoming trips? How can travelers best protect themselves? Infectious disease and travel industry experts weigh in.

August 6, 2021 04:14 PM

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Michelle Baran

Beaches

Soliman Bay Is the Hidden Mexican Beach You Can Have (Almost) All to Yourself

Skip Tulum: Find serenity, seclusion, and superlative sands at Mexico’s Soliman Bay.

December 6, 2019 10:18 AM

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Mary Holland

Food + Drink

What to Eat in Rome if You Only Have 24 Hours

When short on time in this Italian city, follow Italian food expert, Katie Parla’s lead.

April 6, 2016 01:28 PM

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Aislyn Greene

LGBTQ Travel

Seeing the World Through Rainbow-Colored Glasses

An AFAR editor shares what it’s like to travel as a member of the LGBTQ community, both at home and abroad.

June 16, 2017 12:33 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotels

At Life House Hotels, You Feel Like You Belong

Travel has become less convivial during COVID, but the boutique hotel line has created a safe space for strangers to rediscover the lost art of socializing.

March 9, 2021 05:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Founder’s Note

We’re Celebrating AFAR’s 10th Anniversary–Thanks to You

AFAR set out to show how travel could enrich people’s lives. A decade later, co-founder Greg Sullivan reflects on how it has done just that–and where we still have to go.

July 31, 2019 07:04 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska’s Most Accessible Remote Destination

An abundance of native culture, jaw-dropping wild beauty, and proximity to the lower 48 give this charming small town its outsize appeal.

Sponsored by Ketchikan Visitors Bureau

COVID + Travel

France Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in France breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 21, 2021 05:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

Hilarious National Park Posters Inspired by One-Star Yelp Reviews

When a park’s animals, lakes, mountains, and desert landscapes fail to impress you, by all means, write a negative review. Amber Share may put it on a travel poster.

March 19, 2020 12:30 PM

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Ann Shields

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel for Good

Electric Planes Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

Electric aviation is no flight of fancy: Leading airlines like United and EasyJet are onboard as early adopters, with the first U.S. commercial routes slated for 2026.

March 3, 2022 03:00 PM

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Elissa Garay

Tips + News

Marriott Is Launching Its Version of Airbnb

Loyalty members will be able to gain and use points at more than 2,000 vacation home rentals.

April 29, 2019 06:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Westin Is Transforming Discarded Hotel Bedsheets Into Kids’ Pajamas

The hotel brand’s innovative new upcyling program will turn tons of old linens into something usable—and cute.

March 20, 2018 01:48 PM

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David K. Gibson

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