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Give the Gift of Transformative Travel, and Give Everything

Travel has the power to transform. This holiday season, gift outdoor experiences that will offer new perspectives.

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Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco

Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.

March 29, 2023 01:35 PM

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Edmund Vallance

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa tower above the clouds on the island of Hawai'i.

Art + Culture

A Black History Tour of Hawai‘i

Follow in the footsteps of Black thinkers, traders, and leaders who contributed to the rich history of Hawai‘i.

February 3, 2025 10:44 AM

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Malik Peay

Air Travel News

Qantas Expects to Start International Flights in October

The airline’s chief executive said the Australian government would have final say on the resumption of international travel.

February 25, 2021 01:26 PM

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Rod McGuirk

Air Travel News

Europe Airfares Are at Historic Lows—but That Likely Won’t Last

With the lifting of U.S. entry restrictions for vaccinated arrivals, suddenly travelers on both sides of the pond are chasing the same airline seats.

September 28, 2021 01:13 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

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

7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2020

Luxury travel will never go back to the way it was before, and the travel industry—through top travel advisors, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations—has the power to lead the way.

December 12, 2019 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Museums + Galleries

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Is Open Again—Here’s What It’s Like to Visit

After closing for nearly half a year, the Met’s reopening was a joyful occasion for New Yorkers.

August 31, 2020 08:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Approved

I’m Obsessed With These Reusable Travel Bottles

As hotels ban mini shampoo bottles, a good travel-size option is more important than ever.

November 14, 2022 10:08 AM

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Maggie Fuller

A classic pink car drive down a Havana street with a mural of Che Guevara

Family Travel

Discover Your Dream Off-the-Beaten-Path Trip

From hands-on interactions with elephants to awe-inspiring Himalayan landscapes, Discover Corps offers an adventure for every type of traveler looking for lesser-known destinations.

Sponsored by Discover Corps

Air Travel News

LAX Is Considering Plans to Turn This 1960s Building Into Part of an Airport Hotel

Los Angeles International Airport officials are looking into reviving a largely defunct midcentury modern landmark as part of a massive site overhaul.

June 13, 2019 05:20 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.

AFAR Approved

Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?

Here’s one editor’s honest review of the Away Bigger Carry-On.

December 22, 2023 10:55 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

International Flights to Bermuda Will Resume in July

Bermuda is reopening its airport to international travelers, including those from the U.S., on July 1 with new safety protocols in place to protect locals and visitors.

June 26, 2020 03:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Find Peace in the Heart of L.A. at These Tranquil Botanical Gardens

Get lost among transporting grounds within and near the city.

May 26, 2022 02:27 PM

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Alesandra Dubin

2B3707R France, Ardeche, Parc Naturel des Monts d'Ardeche, Montselgues, mountain bike

Hiking + Cycling

This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches

In the overlooked Cévennes region, a three-day route connects bike or e-bike trails with a train ride.

June 10, 2026 12:21 PM

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Erin Henk

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