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Points With Purpose Collects 4 Million Miles—and Counting—for People Seeking Abortions

The newly launched platform connects points and miles holders with nonprofits coordinating travel for critical abortion care to help offset costs.

July 6, 2022 04:58 PM

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Chris Dong

Packing Tips + Gear

Our Favorite Noise Canceling Headphones for Travel Are up to 35 Percent off Right Now

These are the best noise canceling headphones, according to AFAR editors. Plus, some are marked down more than $100 right now.

June 21, 2021 09:15 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

LGBTQ Travel

How Travel Helped Me Come Out

It took a conference in Brazil, and a few joyful trysts around the world, for me to gain the courage to live life on my terms.

June 7, 2023 05:13 PM

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OluTimehin Kukoyi

A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.

Hotels

The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States

Aurora sightings are on the rise in the lower 48 states—here are the best places to stay to scout them all year.

March 25, 2023 09:00 AM

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Stephanie Vermillion

woman in wheelchair on beach. she is wearing baseball cap and sunglasses. the wheelchair. is on a blue mat

Accessible Travel

I’m a Disabled Traveler. This Is How to Talk About Accessible Travel.

AccessNow founder Maayan Ziv wants the travel industry to better support the large, diverse, underserved audience of disabled travelers. She has some ideas.

July 12, 2024 09:27 AM

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Maayan Ziv

AFAR Advisor

How to Fly in a Vintage WWII Aircraft in France

Plus, other insider tips from an expert travel advisor.

October 13, 2020 03:53 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Culture

The Remote Arctic City That’s Suddenly in the Spotlight, Thanks to Netflix

A visit to Iqaluit, Canada’s northernmost city, reveals a lot about life in the Arctic.

April 25, 2025 10:54 AM

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Kate Nelson

AFAR Advisor

Can Pasta (and Connection) Create Brand Loyalty?

It feels good to be around people who share your passions.

October 24, 2019 12:58 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A field of purple hydrangeas in front of a green misty mountain with a small mountain chalet and evergreen trees

Where to Travel Next

Shhh! These Are Some of the Quietest Places on Earth

Quiet Parks International has selected parks, trails, and wilderness where you can escape noise pollution and finally find that ultimate luxury: some good old-fashioned silence.

July 11, 2024 09:56 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Waters of Waikiki against the city skyline

U.S. Beaches

Where to Find the Best Surf Spots in Hawai‘i

A trip to the Aloha State isn’t complete without riding at least one epic wave.

December 8, 2023 12:20 PM

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Rachel Ng

Airside Terrace at the new Centurion Lounge at Atlanta International Airport

Loyalty + Rewards

Travel Perk Alert: These Are the Highest Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses We’ve Seen in Years

Prepare for summer travel with premium cards that are offering increased perks and points with new welcome offers.

April 21, 2025 08:31 AM

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Paul Rubio

COVID + Travel

Europe to Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers

European Union leaders have agreed to allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the 27-nation bloc—a move that will end the more than year-long, pandemic-era travel ban.

May 19, 2021 01:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Child on skis with a wide stance, leaning on ski poles.

With new beginner-friendly terrain and age-appropriate lessons, these U.S. ski resorts are making skiing and snowboarding more inclusive for newbies.

December 14, 2022 07:37 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

Monet’s Colorful Gardens in Giverny, France, Reopen to Visitors

After a closure of more than six months, the gardens that inspired Monet’s world-famous paintings of water lilies are now once again welcoming visitors.

May 18, 2021 01:00 PM

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John Leicester

Air Travel News

Teenage Pilot Sets Record as the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World

Zara Rutherford’s flight saw her steer clear of wildfires in California, deal with biting cold over Russia, and narrowly avoid North Korean airspace.

January 20, 2022 01:01 PM

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