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The Essential Tours to Book While You’re in Dubai

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

December 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Natasha Amar

Evening s’mores are a nightly tradition during winter months at Pendry Park City.

Where to Travel Next

An Ideal Family-Friendly Winter Getaway in Park City, Utah

Whether you’re hitting the slopes, mushing a dog sled, toasting s’mores by the fire, or tubing a sledding hill, Pendry Park City makes the ideal home base.

Sponsored by Pendry Park City

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Travel Gear Deals Hiding in Amazon’s Big Summer Sale

Even though Prime Day is delayed, you can still save on some of our favorite brands like Osprey, Marmot, and Columbia during Amazon’s Big Summer Sale.

August 11, 2020 02:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Group of Asian Multi-Generation family in casual clothing enjoy and fun outdoor lifestyle walking and playing together at tropical beach during travel island ocean at sunset on summer holiday vacation

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Share Points and Miles Among Your Friends and Family—for Free

Need more points for a redemption? In select loyalty programs, you can simply turn to your loved ones to pool points together as a group or transfer them among individuals at no extra cost.

May 24, 2024 01:33 PM

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Paul Rubio

the Grotto in Bruce Peninsula National Park featuring a rocky alcove and turquoise blue water

Cruise

These Lakes Are So Big and Beautiful That You Can Take Multiday Cruises Along Them

Some lakes are as big as a small sea, so perhaps it’s little surprise that on these stunning bodies of water, you can take an overnight cruise to better explore their impressive shores.

May 23, 2024 07:10 PM

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Fran Golden

Books

15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

U.S. Beaches

The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands

Florida’s many beaches offer sand, surf, and salty breezes—plus a healthy dose of urban fun.

January 13, 2026 03:21 PM

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Terry Ward

Longreads

Venice and Morris and Me

One writer travels to “La Serenissima” and finds that time is no match for Venice’s magic.

August 25, 2021 09:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

An ornate bed flanked by mirrors and candelabra-style lights in the Beauty and the Beast-themed Princely suite at Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Paris

Hotel News + Openings

Disneyland Paris Has a New Luxury Hotel—We Got a Look Inside

The 487-room Disneyland Hotel beckons parkgoers with a Disney royals theme, a grandiose lobby, and plenty of upscale extras.

March 20, 2024 07:07 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Longreads

Black Boxes Are Key to Solving Plane Crashes. So Why Do We Still Have Unsolved Mysteries?

The idea of capturing data from inside an aircraft dates back to the inception of air travel—but the developments haven’t kept pace with technology.

March 14, 2023 02:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Founder’s Note

To 10 Years of AFAR and Our Dedicated Readers

AFAR’s co-founder tips his hat to the talented individuals who make up our travel community.

December 13, 2018 01:20 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Train Travel

France Unveils Next Generation of Greener High-Speed Trains

The new TGV M will use one-fifth less electricity than the current model, while maintaining its top speed of 199 miles per hour.

September 17, 2021 03:58 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

COVID + Travel

Italy Reopens to European Travelers—but Not to Americans Yet

After a lengthy coronavirus lockdown, the Italian government lifted quarantine restrictions and reopened its borders on June 3, but only to its European neighbors.

June 3, 2020 04:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

The Greatest Road Trip I Ever Took

Following serendipity for a month across America.

June 10, 2022 03:16 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

10 Luxury Resorts in the U.S. the Whole Family Will Love

From curated eco-adventures to game nights and child-sized robes, these hotels are designed for every member of your family.

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