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Cruise
Occasionally, Cruises Head to West Africa. Here’s What to Expect When They Do.
HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) recently unveiled a new cruise itinerary to and through the remote islands off the coasts of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau—and we were onboard.
March 25, 2024 01:53 PM
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Fran Golden
Longreads
This Centuries-Old Indigenous Sport Is Having a Renaissance
Across North America, Native communities are carrying on relay racing—a time-honored, high-adrenaline tradition.
November 25, 2024 08:51 AM
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Kate Nelson
Air Travel News
Security in 12 Seconds? A New TSA PreCheck Screening Upgrade Will Get You Through Faster Than Ever
A new program called Screening at Speed will allow TSA PreCheck members to screen their own carry-on bags with little to no assistance from TSA officers and promises to make the security process much faster.
December 14, 2023 06:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tips + News
600,000 Travelers Stranded as the U.K.’s Oldest Tour Company Collapses
The British government said it was taking charge of getting Thomas Cook’s 150,000 U.K.-based customers back home from vacation spots across the globe, the largest repatriation effort in the country’s peacetime history.
September 23, 2019 12:49 PM
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Gregory Katz
Cruise
The 5 Biggest Trends Defining Cruises This Year
Every year, the cruise industry continues to evolve and adapt, responding to changes in consumer sentiment and global realities. Here are the top trends shaping the cruise industry this year.
March 26, 2025 07:31 PM
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Fran Golden
Tips + News
Trump’s New Cuba Policy Is Bad News for U.S. Travelers
New State Department Rules tighten travel to the Caribbean nation, making dozens of hotels and businesses off-limits to American visitors.
November 9, 2017 05:45 PM
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Sarah Buder
Destination Spotlight
The 5 Emerging Destinations in Saudi Arabia You Need to Know
A 105-mile-long city, a conservation-driven beach resort, and a restored UNESCO site are a few of the exciting tourism developments in Saudi Arabia.
January 27, 2023 06:12 PM
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Nicola Chilton
Longreads
Searching for Santa Claus
For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.
December 14, 2021 10:26 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Train Travel
A New High-Speed Train Will Connect These 2 Iconic Italy Destinations Directly
Starting in 2024, travelers will be able to take a single train (versus a cumbersome connection) to travel from the capital to this famed archaeological site.
June 16, 2023 03:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Travel Tips + Etiquette
7 European Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Further
U.S. currency may be struggling against the euro, but these destinations still offer reasonably priced hotel suites, ballets, and Michelin-recommended meals.
May 22, 2026 12:13 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Festivals + Events
Coronavirus Disrupting Rio’s Carnival for First Time in a Century
The 2020 pandemic already forced Rio de Janeiro to scrap traditional plans for its second-biggest party, New Year’s Eve, which draws millions of people to Copacabana beach for fireworks.
September 25, 2020 02:32 PM
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Marcelo de Sousa
Museums + Galleries
Europe’s Museums Begin to Reopen With New Rules and “Social-Distancing Devices”
At various European institutions re-emerging from coronavirus lockdowns, ticketed time slots, plexiglass shields, and mandatory mask protocols provide a glimpse into what the “new normal” might look like.
May 19, 2020 07:56 PM
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Sarah Buder
Travel Tales
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Travel Tales by AFAR
Podcast Returns for Season 4
Looking for travel inspiration? Each week, in season four of our podcast, launching October 5, we’ll bring you tales of transformational travel.
October 5, 2023 08:00 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Outdoor Adventure
9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World
If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.
June 3, 2022 01:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Train Travel
Japan Railways Launches New Luxury Train in Kyushu
The 36+3 sightseeing train joins the Seven Stars sleeper train in Kyushu, adding five new routes to Japan’s southernmost main island.
November 5, 2020 06:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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