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9 of the Best Travel Backpacks for Your Next Trip

With load-bearing technology borrowed from the backcountry and styling fit for any city, these travel backpacks are ready for every adventure.

August 12, 2024 08:00 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Overwater bungalows at the Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives are one of the unforgettable travel experiences that update to the IHG<b><sup>®</sup></b> Rewards Premier Credit Card making it even easier to unlock.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

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Founder’s Note

An Act of Kindness Turned Me Into a Traveler

AFAR co-founder Greg Sullivan reflects on an experience that transformed the way he approached travel.

January 20, 2020 10:17 AM

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Greg Sullivan

Close-up of the sand-colored hoodoos of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument

National Parks

One of New Mexico’s Most Beautiful National Monuments Has Reopened—After Being Closed for Years

Here’s how you can visit the New Mexico wonder, located 40 minutes outside of Santa Fe and now under Indigenous management—and how to obtain the required reservation.

December 4, 2024 02:05 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Family Travel

Socially Distanced Family Fun on California’s Less-Traveled Roads

Mammoth Lakes makes a perfect escape from L.A. for a few days.

August 19, 2020 06:37 PM

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Tim Chester

Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.

Holiday Travel

16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything

The memories from these experiences will last a lot longer than physical gifts.

November 1, 2022 10:19 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Bars + Nightlife

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home

We may not be in crowded pubs, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat, drink, and be merry.

March 16, 2021 09:06 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Outdoor Adventure

Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas

The Camí de Cavalls is a finca-to-finca walk on the underrated island of Menorca.

March 19, 2026 05:51 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Off The Tourist Trail

A Local’s Guide to Lake Tahoe Without the Crowds, Including Remote Hot Springs and Moonlit Adventures

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

November 7, 2025 02:23 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Left: Airplane landing with a golden light of sunset; right: View of Madrid during the sunset

Air Travel News

Want to Fly Business Class to Europe for Less? Try This Airline You’ve Never Heard of

When crossing the pond to Europe, there are a wide range of airline options. But some fly a bit more under the radar, as it were.

January 26, 2026 09:08 PM

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Barbara Peterson

The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Dubai

Dubai has plenty of hotels to choose from, but these will truly connect you to the emirate and its culture.

September 28, 2024 03:34 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Festivals + Events

Portland Has a New Black Rodeo

The 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo is happening on June 17 in Oregon’s biggest city.

June 9, 2023 06:19 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Air Travel News

New Low-Cost Airline “Play” Offers U.S.–Europe Flights From $109

The no-frills Icelandic carrier is entering the U.S. market with bargain basement airfares to 22 European destinations.

December 16, 2021 12:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

People hiking in a region that looks like Patagonia with exclamation and check symbols above it

Travel Tips + Etiquette

If You’re Using AI to Plan Your Travel, Beware These 4 Common Mistakes the Bots Keep Making

AI has totally reinvented trip planning—that is, when it’s not leading you astray.

December 23, 2025 02:34 PM

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Craig Stoltz

The reception area at Bann at Oak Knoll is filled with Thai art from owner and chef Lalita Souksamlane’s private collection.

Hotels

How to Get Access to Five-Star Resort Amenities—Without Spending the Night

ResortPass offers experiences at more than 1,000 hotels across the country.

December 22, 2023 08:45 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

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