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Off The Tourist Trail

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 7, 2023 11:42 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Tips + News

Trump’s New Cuba Policy Is Bad News for U.S. Travelers

New State Department Rules tighten travel to the Caribbean nation, making dozens of hotels and businesses off-limits to American visitors.

November 9, 2017 05:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

Water Sports

The Surf Collective Making the Ocean a Friendlier Place for Everyone

Textured Waves strives to make the surf world more diverse and accessible for women of color.

June 8, 2022 12:17 PM

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Mae Hamilton

COVID + Travel

Some European Christmas Markets Close Due to COVID, but Some Remain Open

After a year when most were canceled, some of Europe’s festive markets are back on again for the 2021 holiday season. Not all have been spared, though, as pandemic problems linger.

November 22, 2021 08:14 PM

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Billie Cohen

There are more and better ways to stay connected out on the open seas.

Cruise News

Adrift at Sea No More—Wi-Fi on Cruise Ships Gets a Serious Boost

Internet connectivity on cruise sailings isn’t known for being super reliable. A new satellite-driven Wi-Fi technology could change that.

October 7, 2022 01:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Hotels

6 Ways Hotels Around the World Are Working to Become More Sustainable

Lodgings are shrinking their footprints and benefiting their communities. Here’s what they’re doing to make it happen.

May 10, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Camping

The Gear You Need to Make Barista-Level Coffee While Camping

How to make the best camp coffee? So glad you asked.

May 26, 2021 09:47 AM

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Svati Kirsten Narula

Epic Trips

On a Cruise to the Remote Arctic, Where Polar Bears Roam (for Now)

What an expedition cruise in the rugged yet fragile High Arctic can teach travelers about the planet.

October 10, 2022 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Air Travel News

It’s Now Even Easier (and Cheaper) to Get to Hawaii

With fares as low as $159 one-way, our winter travel plans just got a serious boost from Southwest Airlines’ major Hawaii expansion.

August 16, 2019 03:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Frank Lloyd Wright designed some of his most well-known buildings on America's best coast.

Art + Architecture

5 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings to Visit on the West Coast

The legendary American architect may have gotten his start in the Windy City, but he created some of his most iconic works out west.

September 28, 2022 05:13 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Packing Tips + Gear

The Fanny Pack I’m Not Embarrassed to Wear in Public

The Paravel Doubletake can also be worn as a shoulder bag, crossbody purse, and a clutch. Plus, it’s 50 percent off right now during Paravel’s Summer Stock Sale.

August 28, 2020 03:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

The Credit Card Every Tech-Loving Traveler Should Get Now

With an industry-leading extended warranty program, the Citi Premier Card is a smart choice when purchasing big-ticket electronic items like Macbooks, DSLR cameras, and snazzy headphones.

November 12, 2021 08:29 AM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

The Best Interactive Maps for the Latest COVID Travel Restrictions

We rounded up the best tools to help you figure out the mind-boggling, coronavirus-related travel requirements.

November 4, 2020 03:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

6 Things to Know About Taking Road Trips During Coronavirus

What is it like to take a road trip through the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers shares her experience.

July 17, 2020 10:05 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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