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2021 Degrees of Separation

How husband-and-wife writers Jonathan Evans and Tara Sering spent almost a year apart, unable to reconnect in Cambodia as the Delta variant swept Southeast Asia.

January 24, 2022 12:03 PM

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Jonathan Evans

A cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach

International Beaches

7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer

What they might lack in blazing sunshine these beaches more than make up for with postcard-worthy scenery and opportunities for coastal adventures.

July 29, 2024 03:44 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

Grounded Boeing Max Jets Could Mean Higher Summer Airfares

In other words, book your summer flights now, folks!

May 3, 2019 03:35 PM

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David Koenig

Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.

Cities We Love

10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter

From cozy cafés to snowy adventures, Boston offers solo travelers a memorable winter escape.

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Videos

5 Easy Ways to Pack Less When You Travel [VIDEO]

Want to pack less when you travel, but not sure where to start?

April 12, 2024 06:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

AFAR Approved

It’s a Rain Boot. It’s a Snow Boot—and I Pack It All Winter Long

The new-in-2022 Colter Footwear Collection by outdoor lifestyle brand Stio is as versatile as they come.

February 18, 2023 01:19 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to L.A. This Fall

With Halloween horror nights, new hotels, and a much-anticipated bar opening, autumn is taking Los Angeles by storm.

October 15, 2019 05:03 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

The beach club at Palazzo Avino has a garden that faces the sea with striped red and white chairs, flowers, and trees.

Hotels

Two Women Hoteliers on The Amalfi Coast Turned This Hotel Into a Design Haven

Sisters Mariella and Attilia Avino, the hoteliers behind Palazzo Avino in Ravello, Italy, share the ways their hotel showcases Italian hospitality and design.

June 20, 2024 02:11 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Art + Culture

Exploring Amsterdam’s Cultural Diversity

From museums to markets, this stately city hums with the energy of immigrants.

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The dive jetty of the diving school at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives

Hotels

I Spent a Week Scuba Diving at a Luxury Resort—Here’s Why (and Where) I’d Do It Again

You don’t have to rough it to scuba dive in epic underwater sites. These hotels pair luxury with world-class reefs.

April 16, 2025 11:22 AM

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Chris Dong

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

British Airways Pilots Will Strike on These Days Next Month

If your travel dates will be impacted, the airline is offering a refund or the option to rebook.

August 23, 2019 06:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

The U.S. Airlines and Hotels Consumers Love Most

Alaska Airlines ousted Southwest, and luxury brand JW Marriott took the top spot among hotels, a recent customer satisfaction report revealed.

May 2, 2019 06:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Scottsdale This Fall

New exhibitions and dining options make the most of Scottsdale’s enviable desert location.

September 3, 2021 03:35 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Can Venice Prevent an Overtourism Replay Postpandemic?

From banning large cruise ships to regulating Airbnb rentals, responsible tourism advocates see a new path forward for Venice postpandemic.

April 9, 2021 12:58 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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