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Books

New U.S. Civil Rights Trail Book Highlights “History You Can Touch”

The travel guide, released in January 2021, gives readers a road map to exploring the legacy of the movement.

February 4, 2021 12:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

AFAR Advisor

How Travel Advisors Help You Travel Deeper

How do you strengthen empathy on a trip? Try a travel advisor.

February 20, 2020 06:43 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

How Airline Upgrades Are Bringing Class Back to Economy Class

Long-lost perks and enhanced services are finding their way back to economy cabins.

April 4, 2019 06:31 PM

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Elaine Glusac

The Future of Travel

Is America Ready for the Luxury Hostel?

Austin’s stylish Native Hostel combines dormitory asceticism with high-concept hedonism. And it works.

October 9, 2017 05:40 PM

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Mandy Ellis

Style + Design

Three Hawaiian Brands That Will Redefine Your Souvenir T-Shirt Game

These funky-fresh tee shops are keeping island style alive.

October 18, 2017 12:27 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Easy Ways to Lessen Your Impact as a Traveler

The founder of Going Zero Waste shares her tips for creating a zero-waste travel kit, understanding and buying carbon offsets, and giving back to your favorite destination.

April 19, 2019 02:00 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests

The hip hotel brand has partnered with Lit Hub to create a book club for travelers—and guests can check out the recommended titles during their stay.

March 22, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Want a Free Volunteer Vacation? JetBlue Has Your Ticket

As part of its JetBlue For Good program, the carrier has launched a philanthropic travel contest, and winners will be sent to a surprise destination for a volunteer project.

October 18, 2018 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

This Dog Is Making Socially Distanced Food Deliveries in Medellin

A chocolate Labrador is helping shoppers in Colombia during the pandemic.

July 8, 2020 03:19 PM

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Luis Benavides

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Hotels

The Most Anticipated U.S. Hotel Openings of 2019

We’re looking forward to checking in to these 10 new hotels in the new year.

December 18, 2018 05:42 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Hotels

Seven Great Hotel Chains That Embrace Sustainability

These hotels aren’t your average eco-stays.

May 31, 2017 11:31 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Why Europe Is Closer Than Ever for West Coasters

Air Travel News

These New Flight Routes Just Made it Easier Than Ever for West Coasters to Get to Europe

If you live in California, Washington, Oregon, or other Western states, you’ll want to know about these new flights.

June 6, 2017 08:05 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

6 Classic Italian Cocktails to Make at Home When You’re Craving Italy

Food + Drink

6 Must-Try, Classic Italian Cocktails—Plus How to Make Them at Home

Plus, bar recommendations in Italy to bookmark for later.

May 13, 2020 05:23 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Everything We Know So far About Universal’s Epic Universe Theme Park

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