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National Parks

Canada Is Giving Away Year-Long National Park Passes to Americans

Our neighbors to the north want to share the health benefits of time spent in nature.

July 12, 2022 02:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Travelers No Longer Need a COVID Test to Enter the U.S.

The testing requirement that created numerous hurdles for international travelers has been scrapped—at least for now. Here’s what you need to know.

June 13, 2022 08:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Best Travel-Size Beauty Deals to Shop at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

All of these TSA-friendly products are under $100 during Nordstrom’s annual sale.

July 18, 2019 11:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Spectacular cliffs and rocky coast line of Asturias near Llanes in Northern Spain with the hiking trail to Santiago leading through eucalyptus forests and coast line with a hidden beach

Hiking + Cycling

Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These 2 Quieter Cliffside Paths

The Camino del Norte and Primitivo are alternatives to the Camino Frances, offering more mountains, Basque cuisine, and tranquility.

September 10, 2025 11:15 AM

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Hayley Domin

Tips + News

10 Biggest Travel Stories of the Past 10 Years

Ahead of 2020, we look back at what has shaped travel in the past 10 years.

December 16, 2019 04:27 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Beat the Crowds at Banff National Park

These tips will help you seek out the best scenery—and the fewest tourists—in Canada’s most popular national park.

December 20, 2018 04:54 PM

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Billie Cohen

National Parks

Everything You Need to Know to Plan a Trip to Haida Gwaii

Separated from mainland Canada by the stormy Hecate Strait, the 150-island archipelago of Haida Gwaii is tough to reach but rich in rewards. Here’s how to visit.

December 3, 2017 07:00 PM

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Miranda Smith

Family Travel

It’s All in the Family: How to Pull off a Multigenerational Vacation

Here are our tips for how to plan (and enjoy) a successful family vacation for all ages.

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A child and an adult swimming in turquoise water with rocks seen down below and a pink Bougainvillea in the foreground

Family Travel

Should You Travel With Kids When They’re Too Young to Remember Anything?

Traveling with babies and toddlers isn’t always easy, and on top of that, most of them won’t remember any of those early adventures. So, why do it?

August 29, 2025 06:54 PM

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Lara Kramer

Books

Journalist Peter Martell on How Conservation Brought Kenyan Communities Together

The “Flowers for Elephants” author discusses how warring neighbors set aside their differences and found common ground by creating a wildlife sanctuary.

May 24, 2022 01:53 PM

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Sarika Bansal

The Royal Hawaiian is also known as the Pink Palace because of its rosy hue.

Hotels

Waikīkī Is So Much More Than a Place for Tourists

Just back from Honolulu, an AFAR editor explores the history and culture of Waikīkī through the lens of its hotels and personalities.

April 28, 2023 11:19 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Future of Travel

You Can Now Book a Ticket to Outer Space

Are you ready to make a spaceflight reservation?

February 16, 2022 10:14 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

An old-fashioned Ford truck driving through a field of wildflowers in Texas.

In the Magazine

A Total Eclipse, Fresh Peaches, and Small-Town Charm: Why This Destination Is Worth a Trip in 2024

Travel to the Lone Star State next spring to experience a total eclipse in the heart of Texas.

November 28, 2023 08:59 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Small Ship Cruises

This Epic Around-the-World Cruise Takes You to 56 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Clear your calendar for the first half of 2021 for this 117-night, 30-country journey from Regent Seven Sea Cruises.

July 31, 2018 03:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The 8 Best Hotels and Resorts in Barbados to Book Now

Whether you’re looking for a beach vacation or a one-of-a-kind experience, there’s a hotel in Barbados ready for you.

April 24, 2023 05:55 PM

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Staff

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