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New Aviation Regulations Could Mean Even Smaller Airplane Seats

As testing gets under way to determine whether aircraft seats are safe at their current dimensions, consumer advocates are worried seats could actually get more cramped as a result.

October 4, 2019 04:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

We Have Liftoff: Top Places to Watch U.S. Rocket Launches

These are the three places to go if you want to see space history in the making.

October 8, 2018 03:10 PM

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Kathryn B. Creedy

Outdoor Adventure

23 Cozy Airbnb Cabins Where You Can Escape From the World

Rent one of these Airbnb cabins and get off the grid.

August 3, 2023 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Natural Wonders

The World’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for Arctic Plants, Wild Fruit Trees, and Giant Water Lilies

Memorable gardens thrive on nearly every continent, in cities, deserts, and even in the Arctic Circle. Here’s a global tour, with stops at 15 of the prettiest.

December 18, 2025 03:00 PM

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James Oliver Cury

Cities We Love

27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

May 1, 2024 12:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Art + Culture

Why Travelers Are Paying to Dig in the Ground

After learning more about Ancient Odysseys—which links travelers with excavation sites open to amateurs—one writer heads to New Mexico to pick up a trowel.

April 29, 2022 01:51 PM

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Mark Johanson

September / October 2021

Close Encounters of the “Exotic” Kind

One writer wrestles with the ethics of visiting endangered cultures—and reflects on her own experience as an “other.”

August 23, 2021 01:11 PM

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Sarika Bansal

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Cruise News

View Humpback Whales, Kayak Lakes, and Visit Totem Poles at This New Indigenous-Owned Alaska Cruise Port

Located on Prince of Wales Island, the new port is the second Native-owned cruise port in Alaska and will welcome cruise lines including Seabourn, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas.

May 16, 2024 07:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Just Put Its Entire Collection Online

The world’s most visited museum has a collection of 480,000 artworks that you can now view for free at home.

March 30, 2021 12:50 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Solo Travel

One Solo Trip This Year Will Help Ease Loneliness

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

February 14, 2023 05:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

First U.S. Spring Flight to Antarctica Aims to Keep Out Coronavirus

Here’s what incoming scientists and workers are doing to make sure Antarctica remains COVID-19 free.

September 15, 2020 12:33 PM

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Nick Perry

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Hotel News + Openings

A Historic Palm Beach Hotel Reopens with Art Deco Details, Mediterranean Dining, and Open-Air Beach Cruisers

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

March 23, 2026 10:32 AM

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Matt Meltzer

Tips + News

Watch Out, Greyhound: European-Style Luxury Bus Travel Is Coming to the U.S.

German startup success FlixBus is set to inaugurate service in Southern California and the Southwest this summer.

March 6, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

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Health + Wellness

I Used Astrocartography to Decide Where to Travel Next. Here’s How It Went.

This travel-based astrology practice can help you determine the best destinations for visiting, living, and working.

December 18, 2023 08:00 AM

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Maliah West

Epic Trips

Where to Bike, Surf, and Unwind in Huntington Beach

Local legend Jake Gibb shares why Huntington Beach—from its block parties and fishing holes to fire pits and friendly vibe—is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors in every season.

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