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7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style

On these sailings, passengers can witness the aurora borealis from the comfort and convenience of a cruise ship with ample amenities.

April 15, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

row of colorful older buildings in Havana, Cuba, with two vintage cars parked on the street in front

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Yes, Americans Can Still Travel to Cuba. Here’s How

Is it legal for U.S. citizens to travel to Cuba? What types of travel can they take? And what are Cuba Tourist Cards? Here’s what you need to know about visiting Cuba.

March 21, 2024 12:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Find Sustainable Seafood While Traveling

Whether you’re headed to Italy for octopus, Japan for sushi, or New Zealand for shellfish, here’s what you need to know about finding the good stuff.

May 1, 2019 02:57 PM

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Lauren Sloss

Kurobe Gorge Railway, Kurobe, Toyama, Japan

Outdoor Adventure

Japan’s Fall Foliage Rivals Its Cherry Blossoms—Here Are 8 Beautiful Places to See It

Gorgeous leaves are everywhere in Japan, from the center of Tokyo to a lake backed by Mt. Fuji.

August 26, 2025 02:46 AM

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Rob Goss

Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska

Astrotourism

The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.

You don’t need to go abroad to see the legendary light show that is the aurora borealis.

August 19, 2025 02:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Future of Travel

Work, Play, and Stay: The Hotels That Have Mastered Coworking

It’s easier than ever to get away without clocking out, now that more hotels are opening their own dedicated coworking spaces. Here are the places leading the pack.

September 25, 2018 06:53 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Epic Trips

5 Epic Adventures with Stress-Free Planning

From tracking mountain gorillas in Uganda to sailing along Italy’s legendary Amalfi Coast, USTOA member tours bring the world’s most extraordinary destinations within easy reach.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Hotels

At Paradero Todos Santos in Mexico, You Can Learn to Surf—or Farm

The eco-conscious hotel on the Baja peninsula aims to introduce you to the best the region has to offer.

August 17, 2021 10:23 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Image of the deck of the 136-passenger 'Sea Cloud Spirit' with blue loungers and sails billowing overhead

Small Ship Cruises

Not Big on Cruising? This Intimate Sailing Ship Feels More Like a Private Yacht

Here’s what it’s really like to cruise on the classic sailing vessel Sea Cloud Spirit.

February 28, 2024 08:02 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Where to Travel Next

5 Cool Southwest Towns That Need to Be on Your Radar

These Arizona small towns are big on charm, history, and culture.

Sponsored by Arizona Office of Tourism

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

Museums + Galleries

The World’s First Floating Museum Is Opening in Paris

Float into summer on Fluctuart, a new museum dedicated to street art set on a barge in the Seine.

May 23, 2019 06:45 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Art + Culture

The 16 Best Travel Movies for Inspiring Wanderlust

These comedies, biopics, documentaries, and adventure films made us want to book a flight.

February 19, 2025 09:41 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Winter Sports

Why Skiing in Western Canada is So Romantic

Whether romance means luxurious, amenity-filled lodges or a charming backcoutnry cabin, you’ll find it in Western Canada.

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