AFAR Search

COVID + Travel

Sweden Drops All COVID-Related Travel Restrictions

Travelers to Sweden no longer need to show proof of vaccination or prearrival testing.

March 31, 2022 02:59 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Hearst Castle on California’s Central Coast to Finally Reopen After 2 Years

On May 11, the estate will welcome guests back for the first time since March 2020.

March 31, 2022 01:04 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay

Experience Martinique’s beautiful setting and Creole culture at these unique accommodations.

March 30, 2022 07:35 PM

·

Dana Givens

Islands

The Best Things to Do in Martinique

Beaches, hikes, botanical gardens, and historical sites will keep you entertained.

March 30, 2022 05:34 PM

·

Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Family Travel

Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Hotels

How This Historic Hotel Makes a Charleston Getaway Even More Fabulous

Southern charm meets modern style at this storied hotel—an authentic way to travel deeper in the Holy City.

March 30, 2022 12:46 PM

·

Emeline

Hotels

Traveling Smarter: UNESCO Asks the Hotel Industry to Step Up

A collaboration between the U.N. organization and Expedia aims to improve sustainability at hotels.

March 29, 2022 01:55 PM

·

Pat Tompkins

COVID + Travel

South Africa Ends Prearrival Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

Unvaccinated travelers can visit, too, but they’ll need to have proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival.

March 28, 2022 03:36 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Travel for Good

How to Honor Indigenous Communities When You Travel

Today, there are 546 federally recognized tribes. Here’s how to engage respectfully and thoughtfully with Indigenous cultures domestically.

March 28, 2022 01:27 PM

·

Iona Brannon

Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Can Now Hail NYC Taxis With Uber

Travelers can hail one of New York City’s iconic yellow taxis through the Uber app.

March 28, 2022 10:40 AM

·

Michelle Chapman

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

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Spring 2022

What Are Carbon Offsets?

Carbon offsets may not be the end-all-be-all to eliminating emissions generated by travel, but they are a first step.

March 25, 2022 02:04 PM

·

Tim Chester

Islands

A First Timer’s Guide to Grand Cayman Island

Rare blue iguanas, underwater bronze mermaids, and hundreds of dive sites: This Caribbean island has a lot more to offer than tax breaks.

March 25, 2022 12:25 PM

·

Adrienne Jordan

Loyalty + Rewards

Earn 120,000 United Miles and Lounge Access With This New Credit Card Offer

Rack up United MileagePlus Miles—120,000 of them—and get lounge privileges with this limited-time offer on the United Club Infinite Card.

March 24, 2022 01:34 PM

·

Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

New TSA Technology Could Mean No More Removing Laptops or Liquids

The agency plans to start installing new high-tech x-ray scanners in airports this summer that could significantly reduce security screening times.

March 24, 2022 12:27 PM

·

Caitlin Morton

Search results for