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Wildfires Are Raging in Alaska: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The fires burning on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley are having an impact on visitors to Southcentral Alaska. Get the facts.

August 26, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

Art + Culture

10 Great Travel Destinations for Art Lovers

From a Japanese art island to a creative colony among ancient olive groves in Israel, these are the global art towns, big and small, we’d happily visit.

November 10, 2021 11:18 AM

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Alex V. Cipolle

Books

15 Amazing Books That Inspire Us to Travel

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM

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Sara Button

Sustainable Travel

This Hotel Company Says “Good-Bye” to Mini Bathroom Amenities

To cut down on plastic waste, IHG has taken the next step, pledging to replace mini toiletries with bulk-sized options.

August 1, 2019 03:37 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Where to Travel Next

Discover Hidden Charms in the City of Light

There is wonder everywhere you look in Paris. Go beyond the iconic sights to see this classic destination’s unsung sides and experience its delights in unexpected ways.

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Nicaragua

Overview

July 19, 2024 12:48 PM

COVID + Travel

European Countries Are Again Changing Their Entry Rules

It’s another season of new travel regulations in Europe, with some countries loosening requirements and others tightening them. But one thing remains the same—it’s still confusing.

January 27, 2022 12:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Belize Wants to Send You and Your Coworkers on a Free Trip

The country’s tourism board is trying to fight “PTO shaming” by letting you nominate your colleagues for a free trip if you win.

February 3, 2020 07:53 PM

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Cassie Shortsleeve

A lone hiker looks out at fall colors in Monica Meadows, British Columbia, one of the many Mountain Trek retreat hikes.

Epic Trips

Bears, Trees, and Zero Coffee: What a Week-Long Wilderness Retreat Is Really Like

On a retreat with the wilderness outfitter Mountain Trek, one writer hikes through some of British Columbia’s finest wilderness—and, finally, hugs a tree.

October 12, 2022 04:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

In early 2021, India experienced a massive COVID-19 surge. A year and a half later, the CDC is no longer issuing COVID-related travel advisories.

With fewer countries regularly reporting their COVID-19 cases, country-by-country assessments have become less reliable, the agency stated.

October 4, 2022 05:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19

Travelers from the United States will soon be able to head to the Emerald Isle.

June 10, 2021 10:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Dress for Winter, According to Nordic Adventurers

Plus, seven of our favorite Nordic and Scandinavian clothing brands to shop for surviving winter in style.

January 26, 2022 05:49 PM

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Terry Ward

United Employees Who Won’t Get Vaccinated Face Unpaid Leave or Termination

Loyalty + Rewards

United’s Frequent Flier Program Is Changing—Here’s Who Stands to Gain

In 2024, the airline will enhance its boost to big spenders on the majority of its cobranded credit cards.

November 16, 2023 10:52 AM

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Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

United to Cut 50 Domestic Flights per Day at a Major U.S. Airport

The root of the problem is congestion and air traffic control staffing, the carrier explains.

June 27, 2022 08:44 PM

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Michelle Baran

Oberoi Udaivilas arranges secluded dinners in the most scenic parts of its 50-acre grounds.

Stay Here Next

A Review of One of Rajasthan’s Most Famous Retreats

One of Rajasthan’s most celebrated hotels is grand in both scale and design—and surprisingly family friendly.

April 18, 2023 05:05 PM

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Sarika Bansal

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