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Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?

The get-through-customs-quicker program has added facial biometrics to its kiosks.

October 24, 2019 06:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

Where to Travel Next

Tennessee’s Coolest City? It’s All About Knoxville

With a booming outdoors scene, grand hotels, and a slew of new restaurants, Knoxville is one of the South’s most happening cities.

August 8, 2019 01:57 PM

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Ashley M. Biggers

Air Travel News

Airport Food Delivery Is About to Become a Reality

A new app will make eating at the airport so much easier.

July 19, 2017 02:34 PM

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Matt Villano

Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

Health + Wellness

How Arizona Became America’s Wellness Travel Destination

The Grand Canyon State has become know for its hot springs, spa treatments, even vortex experiences.

January 14, 2020 12:07 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome

Rome’s hotel scene is as lively and varied as the city itself. Here are 21 places that let you experience the Eternal City in comfort and style.

May 29, 2025 11:36 AM

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Erica Firpo

Museums + Galleries

Wes Anderson’s First Curated Exhibit Is Coming to Vienna

The filmmaker and his partner, artist Juman Malouf, will debut an exhibition at Austria’s Kunsthistorisches Museum said to be “unlike anything the museum has done before.”

July 16, 2018 03:33 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Why This Year Is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii

After a volcanic eruption and floods devastated parts of the state in 2018, Hawaii is back and better (and more affordable) this year. Here are a few specific reasons why you should go now.

February 11, 2019 01:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?

Fall 2022

The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

October 11, 2022 01:28 PM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Philadelphia

A new generation of cultural and culinary traditions is remaking the city’s image. Don’t miss the experience.

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Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring

Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.

March 11, 2020 05:42 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

What in the World Are You Wearing?

Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Where to Go in Summer

Why You Should Visit Arizona During Its Hellish Summer Heat

Five reasons why it’s still worth taking a trip during the hottest part of the year.

July 17, 2018 12:05 PM

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Sara Button

Longreads

50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found

Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.

August 8, 2023 06:12 PM

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Mae Hamilton

AFAR Advisor

These River Cruises Can Be Highly Personalized

AmaWaterways caters to many different interests and demographics to ensure that every guest experience feels special.

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