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Aerial Image of Negril Jamaica featuring beach, sunset, clear water, vacation destination and serenity

For travelers wondering if now is the time to visit Jamaica following last fall’s devastating hurricane, locals weigh in on what to expect and where recovery efforts stand.

January 23, 2026 02:12 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Cruise News

Hurtigruten Launches Buy 1, Get 1 Free Sale on Galápagos Cruises

The promotion also includes fares that are 50 percent off for solo travelers.

February 1, 2023 04:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Why Can’t Airlines Fix the Boarding Process?

Yet another airplane-boarding study makes us wonder why getting people onto a plane is still such a mess.

December 4, 2019 11:20 AM

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Billie Cohen

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Lightweight Rain Jackets for Travel

Good-bye plastic giftshop rain poncho. You’ll be proud to don these packable, stylish garments for both men and women when the rain clouds roll in.

February 19, 2019 09:06 PM

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Kelly Bastone

Epic Trips

Why Dominica’s Eco-Luxury Hotels are the Escape You Need Now

Sumptuous resorts surrounded by nature make Dominica an idyllic getaway.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

A man in blue and orange clothing harvesting oysters

Food + Drink

Pick Olives, Crush Grapes, and Dig for Truffles at These Hotels in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.

On your next vacation, get your hands dirty harvesting and foraging and eat the fruits of your labor.

November 11, 2025 12:47 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Visitors sit near the Egyptian temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Family Travel

I’d Been a Different Person in New York. So I Took My Kid to Meet Me.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.

May 12, 2023 11:39 AM

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Courtney E. Martin

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

Tips + News

Visa-Free Travel Just Got Even Easier in China

As of December 1, many international travelers with layovers up to six days can enter Chongqing, Xi’an, and Ningbo without a visa.

October 29, 2019 02:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Watch your language: Enjoy the view but don't call it “leaf peeping.” <br/>

It’s time to say goodbye to “leaf peeping”: the term, not the activity.

October 19, 2022 12:43 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.

Several operators are choosing to focus on sustainable fuels, but quality offsets can still play a valuable role in tackling climate change.

February 16, 2023 05:46 PM

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Emily Nyrop

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

Plus, how to eat them like a local.

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

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Claudia Cardia

It’s Your Last Chance to Get a Southwest Credit Card With Companion Pass

Loyalty + Rewards

This Is Your Last Chance to Score a Coveted Companion Pass With Southwest’s Credit Card Offers

Fly with a friend for free for almost a year—and earn 30,000 bonus points—with these welcome offers from Southwest that end March 11.

March 4, 2024 05:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

Brooklyn Bridge Park could soon welcome an exciting new amenity that will have visitors splashing around in the East River.

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