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Hotels

These Are 6 Great Hotels for Watching October’s Solar Eclipse—and You Can Still Book Them

These are the hotels to book for autumn’s main astronomical event.

August 16, 2023 04:33 PM

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Stephanie Vermillion

Air Travel News

How the Airlines Plan to Achieve a Greener Flying Future

It’s going to take more than just offsets to make the changes the climate needs.

April 27, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.

Spring 2023

Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

April 17, 2023 04:00 PM

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Mona Gable

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Sip Your Way Along Türkiye’s Oldest Wine Route

A relatively unexplored wine route in Türkiye offers a variety of Indigenous grapes that are ready to take center stage.

April 6, 2023 05:43 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Restaurants in Boise, According to a Local Chef

James Beard Award nominee Kris Komori shares his favorite places to eat and drink, including a locavore hot spot, a pho joint, and a tiki-inspired cocktail lounge.

January 15, 2020 04:59 PM

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Megan Hill

Epic Trips

The World’s Most Magical Places to See the Northern Lights

This is your year to see the aurora borealis. Here’s where and how to see this most astounding of celestial shows in 2026.

March 9, 2026 08:42 AM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

How to Visit Asheville in Style—and Protect and Preserve It Too

In Asheville, nature fans can escape to one of the country’s most stunning destinations packed with unearthly natural beauty, with all the comforts of a true vacation.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville

Packing Tips + Gear

Go for the (Rose) Gold: Away’s Aluminum Luggage Available in New Metallic Shades

You can shop the suitcase company’s covetable aluminum collection in a limited-edition rose gold, as well as metallic black, gold, and silver.

January 28, 2020 01:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

United Is Switching up Its Frequent Flier Awards Program

Following in the footsteps of Delta, United is introducing dynamic pricing for its awards seats later this year. Here’s what the means for you.

April 10, 2019 10:31 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings

Ocean Cruises

7 Caribbean Cruises We Love

These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.

October 27, 2023 03:04 PM

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Fran Golden

Visitors stand at the top of a mountain overlooking stunning fjords, islands, and a quaint village in the Lofoten archipelago. Couple hiking the Reinebringen mountain Lofoten Norway

Hiking + Cycling

21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

May 19, 2026 05:23 PM

Outdoor Adventure

23 Cozy Airbnb Cabins Where You Can Escape From the World

Rent one of these Airbnb cabins and get off the grid.

August 3, 2023 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The view from the inside of a Hobbit Hole looking out.

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