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Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge

Safari

Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism

All the tools, pointers, and inspiration you need to plan your next ethical animal adventure.

June 11, 2022 05:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

10 Biggest Travel Stories of the Past 10 Years

Ahead of 2020, we look back at what has shaped travel in the past 10 years.

December 16, 2019 04:27 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Delta Proposes National No-Fly List to Combat Surge in “Air Rage”

As incidents of passengers refusing to wear masks and harassing flight crews persist, Delta Air Lines suggests that carriers unite to ban passengers from flying.

September 29, 2021 03:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Natural Wonders

Promising Texas Bluebonnet Season Predicted Despite Winter Storm

Wildflower experts say all that snow and ice ended up insulating Texas bluebonnets.

March 26, 2021 04:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence

Set in storied villas, quiet gardens, and stylish palazzi, these Florence hotels offer a more intimate take on the city’s Renaissance heart.

June 19, 2025 09:38 AM

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Laura Rysman

An Air Canada plane takes off from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam.

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn up to $1,250 in Statement Credits With a Best-Ever Introductory Offer on the Aeroplan Credit Card

Thanks to a new Pay Yourself Back® option, the current 100,000-point welcome bonus on Air Canada’s Aeroplan Credit card can be redeemed for any eligible travel purchase.

January 30, 2023 05:36 PM

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Paul Rubio

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Summer Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

May 31, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

The Best Interactive Maps for the Latest COVID Travel Restrictions

We rounded up the best tools to help you figure out the mind-boggling, coronavirus-related travel requirements.

November 4, 2020 03:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

These Photos Show How Lockdown Has Stilled Bustling London Life

Images of London before and after the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown reveal how drastically life has changed in the British capital.

April 6, 2020 01:29 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas

Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

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Sophie Friedman

From the Editor

Why I Remain Hopeful About the Future of Travel

One thing I’m sure of: Travel will return, and it can be better.

March 12, 2021 01:34 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Air Travel News

Would You Fly to London if You Knew Everyone Onboard Was Negative for COVID?

This is the guarantee United wants to ensure with a new pilot program that’s offering free COVID-19 tests to all passengers on select flights from Newark to Heathrow.

October 29, 2020 07:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

What You Need to Know About the WOW Air Deal

The low-cost airline is offering $69 fares to Europe.

January 12, 2017 12:35 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Festivals + Events

14 Events to Travel for in Summer 2018

Your plans for June, July, and August? Check, check, check. Here are our picks around the world for your best summer yet.

April 17, 2018 09:40 AM

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Sara Button

National Parks

Why a Trip to Zion National Park Is What Your Relationship Needs

A seasoned traveler and mother of two discovers the ultimate romantic getaway, not in Fiji or France, but in Utah.

June 13, 2018 11:24 AM

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Allison Gibson

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