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The Best New Things to Do in Washington, D.C. Right Now

Level up your next visit to the nation’s capital and check out the exciting influx of new hotels, restaurants, bars, and books.

January 5, 2022 12:09 PM

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Lola Méndez

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Packing Tips + Gear

How to Pack a Bike for Your Next Epic Adventure

Before you’re ready to roll, you’ll need to know how transport your bike and gear to the starting point.

August 31, 2018 08:22 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Find Sustainable Seafood While Traveling

Whether you’re headed to Italy for octopus, Japan for sushi, or New Zealand for shellfish, here’s what you need to know about finding the good stuff.

May 1, 2019 02:57 PM

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Lauren Sloss

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, has a grand entrance with revolving doors and stone columns.

Hotels

Hotel Concierges Reveal All the Seemingly Impossible Tasks They’ve Ever Been Asked

The secret weapon behind your next memorable trip? The hotel concierge.

February 16, 2024 11:39 AM

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Sarah Khan

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

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

Food + Drink

Eating Local: Where to Try Abu Dhabi’s Best Dishes

From croissants and pickled eggplant at breakfast to late-night kunafa, here are our favorite spots to dine out in the capital city.

January 3, 2023 02:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Hotels

Under Canvas Bryce Canyon Is Now Open

Just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park’s entrance, Under Canvas is bringing glamping to southern Utah’s rugged landscape.

August 4, 2022 02:14 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Teton mountains rising in the background of a field filled with brown horses and a forest of trees behind them

Family Travel

6 Underrated Spring Break Destinations for Families, According to a Well-Traveled Mom of 4

Whether you’re looking for an urban or a nature-filled escape, these spring break travel destinations offer a less-crowded alternative to more popular family getaways.

February 19, 2025 03:30 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Videos

VIDEO: Carbon Emissions Are Dropping in 30 of the World’s Largest Cities

World of Good is a video series featuring feel-good stories that often get buried in our newsfeeds. In this episode, we look at a little something positive in climate news.

May 19, 2020 08:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cities We Love

Falling in Love With Türkiye Again on a Weeklong Trip

Our AFAR cofounder reconnects with a beloved city and discovers what’s new and notable from Istanbul to Cappadocia.

April 20, 2023 12:01 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Restaurants + Cafés

Grab the Perfect Slice at These 9 Best Spots for Pizza in New York City

Tuck into the best slices that the Big Apple has to offer at these superlative pizzerias.

December 12, 2018 03:26 PM

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Sean Flynn

Food + Drink

In Jordan, to Grandmother’s House We Go

How three sisters are using their grandmother’s old recipes to inspire real change in the Jordanian capital of Amman.

November 16, 2021 01:43 PM

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Jonathan Thompson

Tips + News

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

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