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Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM

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Terry Ward

Road Trips

Spain’s Death Coast Is Actually Your Dream Road Trip

A 4-day road trip to land’s end shows an entirely enchanting side of Spain.

February 1, 2016 08:20 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Where to Travel Next

For Croatia Without the Crowds, Head to the Slovenian Riviera

Leave the crowds behind for peaceful beaches, untouched nature, and quiet towns on Slovenia’s pint-sized coast.

March 9, 2020 02:58 PM

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Carl Pettit

Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Hacks That Made Us Better Travelers This Year

These are the AFAR editor-vetted tips and tricks (and apps and gear…) that changed the way we traveled in 2019.

December 18, 2019 11:14 AM

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Staff

Cities We Love

How to Pretend You’re in Paris at Home

During quarantine, use this itinerary with tips from locals to recreate the best parts of a day in Paris from the safety and comfort of your own home.

April 24, 2020 01:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

Why a Trip to Rwanda Will Stay With You Long After You’ve Left

A country once divided by hatred is showing the world how to heal. For travelers, it’s a destination where both nature and humanity inspire awe.

May 22, 2018 07:05 PM

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Tom Rachman

Airbnb Axes 80 Percent of Its Listings in Japan

Tips + News

Airbnb Removes 80 Percent of Its Home Listings in Japan

Similar to January’s Airbnb purge in San Francisco, the news from Japan highlights regulatory friction between the home-rental giant and the destinations where it operates.

June 5, 2018 12:57 PM

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Samantha Shankman

Other

A Guide to Drinking Along the Seine

AFAR Ambassador Ben Schuyler shares some of his favorite finds from a recent cruise through France with U by Uniworld

August 7, 2018 03:43 PM

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Ben Schuyler

Hotels

Here’s What the Future of Glamping Looks Like

Across the US, companies are ramping up the glamping game. Here’s where to stay when you want the great outdoors, creature comforts, and next-level hospitality all rolled into one.

April 30, 2018 04:07 PM

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Sara Button

Tips + News

Why This Year Is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii

After a volcanic eruption and floods devastated parts of the state in 2018, Hawaii is back and better (and more affordable) this year. Here are a few specific reasons why you should go now.

February 11, 2019 01:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Opening the Doors of Luxury Travel

What it’s like to attend ILTM.

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Cities We Love

The True Magic of London’s Double-Decker Buses

To really understand how this city comes together, don’t travel underground. Head to the top deck.

August 21, 2017 08:05 PM

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Emma John

Air Travel News

From Southwest, New Ways to Get to the Caribbean and Central America

The low-cost airline expands its presence in the region with new routes and flights from several U.S. cities.

November 8, 2017 01:09 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Travel for Good

These Visionaries Are Helping to Protect the Planet for Tomorrow’s Travelers

As travelers, we roam this planet in search of its most beautiful corners. But most of us don’t know about the people who are working tirelessly to ensure those places don’t vanish.

July 25, 2019 10:46 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Future of Travel

Would You Spend Your Vacation in Silence?

With monastic simplicity or five-star extravagance, more travelers are discovering the wellness benefits of quietude.

December 7, 2017 05:25 PM

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Samantha Shankman

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