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DHS Suspends Global Entry Enrollment for New Yorkers

The move, which includes several other Trusted Traveler Programs, is in direct retaliation for the state’s sanctuary policies that protect undocumented immigrants, officials say.

February 6, 2020 01:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel Like a Rock Star, According to a Rock Star

August 18, 2015 01:49 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Water Sports

How I Embraced My Inner Mermaid in Fiji

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

February 8, 2018 01:30 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Tips + News

Azamara’s newest ship, the Azamara Pursuit, to launch “The Den powered by AFAR” for onboard adventurers

Sponsored by Azamara Club Cruises

Epic Trips

The Unexpected Road Trip You Need to Take Now

Namibia may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think “road trip,” but that’s about to change.

July 5, 2017 04:42 PM

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Dana Brindle

Food + Drink

A Totally Biased List of the Best Foods to Eat in NYC—and Where to Eat Them

For the best food in NYC, look no further than these iconic, must-eat dishes and the best places to try them, according to local New Yorkers.

September 9, 2020 06:30 PM

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Staff

Cities We Love

The 9 Best Things to Do in Charleston

Learn how to do the Charleston by following the locals’ lead. Master these easy steps to find out what makes the Holy City so charming.

March 15, 2019 11:01 AM

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Stratton Lawrence

Where to Travel Next

Warm Your Winter With These 11 Hot Cocktails From Around the World

Whether it’s a festive “feuerzangenbowle” in Germany or a hot buttered rum fit for a sailor on the Atlantic, raise a glass of one of these warming drinks and toast to cold weather.

January 22, 2021 01:12 PM

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Audrey Bruno

Where to Go in Fall

Where to Go Next: 4 U.S. Cities to Visit Now

New hotels, surprising restaurants, and easier access are just some of the ways these lesser-traveled domestic destinations are upping their games.

February 6, 2017 05:26 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

5 Tips for Planning (and Surviving) a Mega Road Trip

Road Trips

5 Tips for Planning a Long Road Trip from a World-Record Holder

How to stay safe, healthy, and sane for the long haul: Advice from a road-tripper on a world-record quest.

January 19, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matt Villano

Founder’s Note

Puerto Rico Is Coming Back Strong—Now’s the Ideal Time for a Trip

During a visit to Puerto Rico, AFAR cofounder Greg Sullivan witnesses the generosity and the resilience of the island’s people.

May 24, 2018 04:23 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Restaurants + Cafés

Alton Brown on the Trip That Changed His Life

AFAR sent food expert and television personality Alton Brown to a destination he’d never visited with just 24 hours’ notice—here’s what transpired.

June 2, 2017 07:18 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

Embrace French Style At These Chic Luxury Hotels

From high-end fashion houses to everyday home décor, French style is a genre all its own.

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