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Everything You Need to Know About Holi, India’s Festival of Color

Festivals + Events

What to Know Before the Start of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color

Before this festival begins, there are several things to keep in mind.

March 7, 2023 05:14 PM

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Nikhita Venogupal

The Future of Travel

Don’t Stop Traveling: How Tour Operators Are Combating Overtourism

Overtourism is becoming a serious problem around the world. Here’s how outfitters are working to be part of the solution.

March 23, 2018 08:29 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Cities We Love

Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines

Foggy evenings and buzzy restaurants remind AFAR’s CEO and cofounder of the city’s charms.

August 24, 2023 04:24 PM

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Greg Sullivan

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

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to New Orleans

The always-on NOLA party scene makes for a great change of pace. Here’s how to dial up the fun this (or any) weekend.

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Air Travel News

A First Look at Delta’s New LAX Terminal and Sky Club Lounge

AFAR got a sneak peek and the new Delta spaces at Los Angeles International Airport are a major upgrade.

April 21, 2022 12:51 PM

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Leila Najafi

An aerial view of a small forested island on Lake Superior

Small Ship Cruises

Beautiful Beaches, Forested Boulders, Endless Lighthouses—the North American Cruise Destination Not to Miss

One of the most fascinating places to sail is right in our own backyard.

August 22, 2025 06:46 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Road Trips

See 9 Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright Works on the New Great Wright Road Trip

Follow a four-day ramble through scenic western New York to see some of the American architect’s most impressive works.

August 27, 2021 04:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

These 14 new hotels area leading the way towards a more sustainable—and luxurious—future.

In the Magazine

The World’s Best New Hotels: 2022 Stay List

They’re lean, green hospitality machines—we unveil our list of the 14 best sustainable new hotels in the world.

August 2, 2022 02:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

6 Lessons Pico Iyer Has Learned From Living in Japan

In his new book, the famed travel writer reflects on the details of daily life in his adopted home country and shares some of his insights with AFAR.

November 14, 2019 03:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 4 Essential Personality Traits of Successful Expats

Not every aspiring expatriate is cut out for a life abroad. Four old hands reveal the virtues all winning expats share.

January 16, 2018 08:25 PM

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Khalid Salaam

Epic Trips

How One Traveler Discovered Inner Strength at the Grand Canyon

A physical challenge amid vast natural beauty led to a transformative moment for this woman.

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In the Magazine

The Traveler’s Guide to Happiness

How does travel make you happy? In our first-ever Travel Happiness Survey, presented by the Aruba Tourism Authority, we turned that question over to you.

August 1, 2019 10:57 AM

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Staff

The Future of Travel

How AI Is Altering Your Travel Experience

Artificial intelligence is already making trip-planning easier, but what about your hotel stay, or transportation?

September 25, 2018 06:59 PM

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Erin Biba

Art + Culture

NYC’s First Permanent Digital Art Center Opens in a Restored Downtown Bank

The inaugural exhibit at Hall des Lumières features the work of Gustav Klimt.

September 16, 2022 03:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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