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Amid Europe’s Virus Spike, More Countries Make Masks Mandatory

Cases have spiked in France and Italy, while England and Romania have levied stricter mask rules to slow COVID-19.

July 24, 2020 02:58 PM

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Frances D’Emilio

Founder’s Note

Making the World Better, One Traveler at a Time

Tourism has skyrocketed in the past decade. AFAR’s co-founder reflects on how travelers, despite having the world at their fingertips, can be better global citizens.

April 2, 2019 06:26 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Islands

The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler

You’ll find picture-perfect sands, sure, but there’s loads more to explore across Fiji’s numerous islands.

January 31, 2022 03:16 PM

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Chantae Reden

Tips + News

Top 10 Travel Trends of 2019, According to Pinterest

How many of these are on your list?

December 11, 2018 05:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Save up to 60 Percent on Ski Gear During Aether’s End-of-Season Sale

Whether you have a spring ski trip planned or are just planning ahead for next year, nab discounts on cold weather gear from Aether Apparel.

March 25, 2022 03:54 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cruise

Cruising 2020: Helicopters, Submarines, and Five-Star Dining

Travel advisor Jonny Drubel talks about cruise trends for 2020.

November 7, 2019 04:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

National Parks

Where to Find Yellowstone’s Captivating Wildlife, Indigenous Heritage, and Uncrowded Places

Here’s how to explore Yellowstone, according to the experts.

April 9, 2024 03:16 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

People playing in a riverbed in Slovenia.

Fall 2023

Learning the Value of Slowing Down on Slovenia’s Juliana Trail

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

December 1, 2023 01:06 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Outdoor Adventure

The Puerto Rico Most Travelers Miss

Ditch the crowds at the beach and venture into Puerto Rico’s remote central mountain region to find waterfalls, hidden lakes, and plenty of peace and quiet.

January 7, 2022 11:57 AM

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Jhoni Jackson

Live out your best desert island life at the likes of Playa Fronton in the Dominican Republic.

Beaches

The Best Beaches in the Dominican Republic—and the Hotels to Stay At

Whether you’re after lively bars and adventure, or a more remote spot to relax, there’s a stretch of sand for you.

December 19, 2023 05:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

Movies Set in London to Stream Right Now

Until you can spend more time on the Thames, keep calm and carry on with this list of our favorite films about London.

April 24, 2020 08:15 PM

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Staff

Tips + News

What Travelers Need to Know About the Hong Kong Protests

Here’s why the politically motivated protests are happening and how they could affect your trip.

November 6, 2019 01:47 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Road Trips

6 Things to Know About Taking Road Trips During Coronavirus

What is it like to take a road trip through the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic? AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers shares her experience.

July 17, 2020 10:05 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers

The invite-only, private rental club aims to create a safer travel experience for women.

January 24, 2020 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Books

Behind the Scenes of the Best-Selling Novel “Of Women and Salt”

Author Gabriela Garcia on Cuban history, writing matriarchal fiction, and what it was like growing up in Miami as the daughter of Cuban and Mexican immigrants.

August 25, 2021 06:09 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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