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These Airlines Have Raised Their Baggage Fees (and More Could Follow Suit)

United, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and WestJet have all increased their checked bag fees, and analysts say it’s only a matter time before other carriers raise fees, too.

September 6, 2018 11:03 AM

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Michelle Baran

Le Dune Piscinas is located on Sardinia's Costa Verde.

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What It’s Like to Spend the Night Amid Europe’s Tallest Sand Dunes

Serene and secluded, Le Dune Piscinas feels a world away from the typical Italian vacation hot spots.

January 22, 2025 09:21 AM

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Jenn Rice

Travel for Good

Women to Watch in 2020

Deep-sea mappers. Activists. Record-setting climbers, podcasters, and polar explorers. All are changing the world—and the ways we think about travel.

March 2, 2020 09:23 AM

The porte-cochère of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a soaring white ceiling.

Hotels

A Sneak Peek of Las Vegas’s Most Over-the-Top Resort Opening of 2023

Set on 25 acres with 36 restaurants and bars, a huge spa, and a world-class entertainment venue, the Fontainebleau is OTT even for Vegas.

December 12, 2023 09:00 AM

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Matt Villano

Experience the British Isles with fewer crowds on Atlas Ocean Voyages’ fall sailing.

Cruise

The Best Small-Ship Cruises to Take This Fall

From Reykjavík to Dublin and across the Caribbean, these fall cruises include Afar-curated experiences designed for small groups.

Sponsored by Atlas Ocean Voyages

Air Travel News

The Airplanes That Will Define Air Travel in 2022 (and Beyond)

These are the planes that could bring some buzz back to the skies.

January 19, 2022 02:53 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Cruise

How to Deal With Seasickness on a Cruise

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent has been on dozens of cruises in her life. Despite being prone to seasickness, she has mostly avoided it with these remedies.

July 18, 2022 10:57 PM

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Fran Golden

In the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, travelers can witness dramatic wildlife river crossings.

Hotels

Your Next Safari Lodge Could Be a Marriott—We Took a Closer Look

In early 2023, the world’s largest hotel chain will open its first safari lodge under the luxury JW Marriott brand in Kenya’s renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

October 26, 2022 09:00 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Outdoor Adventure

One of Our Favorite Travel Gear Companies Is Now Stocking Our Pantries

An in-depth review of Patagonia Provisions.

February 5, 2021 12:14 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Here’s Why It Seems Like Everyone Is Going to Portugal Right Now

Sponsored by Explore Georgia

Hotels

The Best NYC-Area Beach Town Is in New Jersey

With the splashy new Asbury Ocean Club Hotel—and several great restaurants, bars, and music venues—Asbury Park is where you want to spend your last few summer weekends.

September 5, 2019 11:30 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Festivals + Events

What Happens to All the Mardi Gras Beads Left Behind?

New Orleans tries to turn the tide on the colorful trash left after the parades and parties are all done.

February 19, 2020 04:44 PM

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Jenny Adams

Art + Culture

This Obama-Themed Route in Chicago Visits All the First Couple’s Favorite Haunts

Here’s how to spend a day in the city as the former president would, from legendary restaurants to the new Barack Obama Presidential Library opening in June 2026.

June 3, 2026 05:40 PM

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Steve Knopper

Bars + Nightlife

This Distillery Is Reinventing the Way Caribbean Rum Is Made

Cayman Spirits Co., which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, is the only distillery in the world that uses the ocean to age its rum.

December 21, 2018 07:39 PM

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Ashley Mateo

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