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Travel Tips + Etiquette

You Don’t Have to Be Young, Single, or Adventurous to Take a Solo Trip. Here’s What I’ve Learned.

Tips from a lifelong solo traveler on how to make solo travel rewarding at any age

May 22, 2024 09:36 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

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Road Trips

If You Want to Celebrate Route 66, Head to . . . Europe?

Have a taste of an Americana road trip in the Old World.

March 6, 2026 01:00 PM

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Miranda Mullings

River Cruises

What It’s Like to Take a River Cruise Through Europe Right Now

With COVID rules and restrictions varying by country, crossing the border by boat has its own new challenges—but there are some advantages, too.

September 22, 2021 06:20 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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Restaurants + Cafés

This Iconic Hotel is Home to the Newest Nobu Location

Nobu’s newest restaurant at the Hotel del Coronado offers fresh sushi, stunning ocean views, and a dedicated sushi bar—making it a must-visit dining destination.

Sponsored by Hotel del Coronado

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Hotels We Love

18 Hotels in Charleston for a Truly Local Stay

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

September 24, 2024 10:44 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

An image of an historic windjammer sailing on calm seas near Maine.

Small Ship Cruises

Sailing the Coast of Maine on a Historic Windjammer

Windjammers are century-old multi-masted sailboats that have been reborn as cruise ships run by young captains keeping history intact.

August 17, 2022 09:48 PM

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Iona Brannon

Books

What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship

In his new memoir-slash-survival story, author and travel writer Chaney Kwak recaps 48 hours on the “Viking Sky” that aged him decades.

June 2, 2021 03:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

International Beaches

Now Is the Time to Plan a Summer Vacation in Greece

Greece’s popularity barely slowed down during the pandemic, and 2022 is shaping up to be another big year. Lock in that dream vacation before the crowds descend.

December 1, 2021 03:04 PM

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Kristin Braswell

U.S. Beaches

The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands

Florida’s many beaches offer sand, surf, and salty breezes—plus a healthy dose of urban fun.

January 13, 2026 03:21 PM

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Terry Ward

Travelers wait to retrieve their bags after Southwest canceled their flights.

Air Travel News

Massive Southwest Cancellations Continue—What Went Wrong

The Department of Transportation is looking into why Southwest had such a disproportionately high rate of cancellations after last weekend’s severe winter storms.

December 27, 2022 01:02 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Rio de Janeiro, According to Locals

Rio de Janeiro warrants a long weekend—not just during Carnival.

April 1, 2025 02:17 PM

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Joel Balsam

Polaroid-esque photos of writer Roxane Gay and her wife, designer Debbie Millman

Winter 2023

Writer Roxane Gay Takes the Trip of a Lifetime

Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.

January 24, 2023 12:26 PM

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Roxane Gay

Tips + News

Ian Schrager Could Change the Way We Cruise Post-Coronavirus

The legendary hotelier and Studio 54 cofounder was “playing around” with an idea back before the pandemic—and if anyone knows how to reinvent an industry, it’s Schrager.

April 27, 2020 07:41 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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

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