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Landscape with Cathedral La Seu at sunset time in Palma de Mallorca islands, Spain

Where to Go in Spring

Beyond Barcelona: This Spring’s Unmissable Spanish City

You won’t find this center of history, seaside cuisine, and design on the Iberian Peninsula.

February 8, 2023 08:34 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Outdoor Adventure

The Importance of (Actually) Reusing and Recycling Outdoor Gear

A relationship with the outdoors is a good thing. But we also need to consider what we wear when we’re out there.

September 20, 2022 08:23 AM

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Latria Graham

AFAR Approved

I’m Obsessed With These Reusable Travel Bottles

As hotels ban mini shampoo bottles, a good travel-size option is more important than ever.

November 14, 2022 10:08 AM

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Maggie Fuller

Illustration of a traveler eating a baguette, cheese, and drinking coffee

Winter 2023

Now That Travel Is Back, What’s the Best Way to Prepare for a Big Trip?

After years of staycations and local trips, long-haul travel is back. Readers share their tips for going far and wide.

December 8, 2022 01:04 PM

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Tim Chester

This Premier Suite King room at the Lotte Hotel Seattle features views of Elliott Bay.

Stay Here Next

This New Seattle Hotel Is Perfect for Design Lovers

The new Lotte Hotel Seattle is a design-driven retreat with historic roots in the heart of the city.

August 4, 2023 03:04 PM

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Supriya Kalidas

The new bar inside the recently expanded Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport.

Air Travel News

Accessing Airport Lounges Is About to Get a Lot Harder

But with more new lounges coming in 2023, there’s also a lot to look forward to when it comes to these airport sanctuaries.

January 3, 2023 05:04 PM

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Paul Rubio

Where to Travel Next

This Ancient Trading Post in the United Arab Emirates Is an Essential Stop for Modern Visitors Too

A welcome change of pace from the UAE’s other cities, Al Ain is a relaxed mix of history, heritage, and culture.

January 5, 2023 06:09 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Get ready for your autumn adventures with top-of-the-line outdoor gear.

Packing Tips + Gear

The REI Labor Day Sale Has Some of Our Favorite Gear Seriously Discounted

Stock up on shoes, bags, and camping gear from Afar’s “Best of” lists during the REI Labor Day Sale, which runs through September 2, 2024.

August 26, 2024 12:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort

Hotels

These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada

These seven Indigenous-owned accommodations are gateways to unforgettable cultural experiences.

November 15, 2023 12:11 PM

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Debbie Olsen

Air Travel News

France Bans Some Shorter Domestic Flights to Curb Emissions

Short flights on select routes where the equivalent train ride is 2.5 hours or less are banned effective April 2022 (unless they connect to an international flight).

December 6, 2022 03:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Longreads

Queen of Clean

Since she first started working in the hospitality industry two decades ago, Vida Afram has cleaned nearly 60,000 hotel rooms.

November 18, 2021 04:13 PM

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Maddy Crowell

Arrival pavilion at Ani Private Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Travel for Good

How to Support Local Artists on Your Next Caribbean Getaway

Àni Art Academies offer full-tuition training for fledgling local artists in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

February 13, 2023 05:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Clouds covering Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks

Though smaller than the state of West Virginia, Costa Rica has devoted more than 25 percent of its land to protected parks and nature reserves.

April 17, 2023 07:18 PM

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Mona Gable

Dubrovnik Old Town and the City Walls at sunrise, from Fort Lovrijenac (St. Lawrence Fort), Dubrovnik, Dalmatian Coast, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

Cities We Love

Dubrovnik Without the Crowds—Even During High Season

A recent five-day trip to Dubrovnik and its surrounding area had it all: boating, beaches, amazing food and wine, and historic villas to call home.

September 16, 2022 10:46 PM

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Joe Diaz

Rocky Mountain Adaptive works with Banff ski resorts including Lake Louise, Sunshine Village, and Norquay to offer adaptive ski lessons in winter.

Outdoor Adventure

6 North American Resorts With Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Programs

From Vermont to British Columbia, here are six places where everyone can hit the slopes.

October 20, 2022 09:30 AM

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Lisa Kadane

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