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Tips + News

Curiosity (and $2,500) Is All You Need to Join This New Travelers’ Club

PRIOR will bring together travelers who care more about experiences than thread count and infinity pools.

September 5, 2018 05:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

How to Sleep in a Hotel Bed Every Night (and Drink from Fine Hotel Crystal)

April 6, 2015 08:10 PM

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Jen Murphy

Air Travel News

These Are the Ideas That Will Shape the Future of Flying

On the way: slimmer seats, power-packed armrests, and a smarter way to serve chilled champagne and warm cookies.

April 23, 2018 02:00 PM

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Seth Miller

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The World’s Fastest Growing Tourism Destination: Why Tajikistan Should Be on Your Radar

Central Asia’s smallest nation has seen a rapid increase in travelers over the past few years. Here’s how (and why) to plan your first trip.

February 4, 2020 08:30 PM

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Brandon Presser

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Nitty-Gritty Details You Need to Think About Before You Unplug

Detaching from your device while traveling is one of the healthiest things you can do—but it can come with some pitfalls. Here’s how to avoid them.

February 21, 2018 08:53 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

6 Hotel Robes Worth Booking a Room For

Cozy up.

June 23, 2015 01:10 PM

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Jessica Glavin

Tips + News

Angry Elephants and Mysterious Stenches: AFAR Editors Remember Embarrassing Travel Stories

Seven AFAR travelers dredge up their most cringeworthy anecdotes from a lifetime of travel.

April 2, 2020 04:53 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to Jaipur’s Royal Past and Glittering Future

Jaipur, the centuries-old home of Rajasthan’s royal family, is beginning to embrace the cutting edge. Samir Andrea Kasliwal, an heir to the 166-year-old Gem Palace, explains.

July 30, 2018 07:54 PM

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Samir Andrea Kasliwal

Winter Sports

How Telluride Taught Me to Love Skiing

A sun-seeking Californian discovers a whole new world of adventure travel in the snow.

February 13, 2017 03:33 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hotels

Tahitian Guesthouses Open the Door to French Polynesian Hospitality

While a stay in the famously lavish resorts of Tahiti and Bora Bora may be a dream vacation for many, the local guesthouses offer travelers a deeper look into Polynesian culture and life.

January 14, 2019 07:43 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

History + Culture

How to See Colorado Through an Author’s Eyes

Dig into Jack Kerouac’s or Stephen King’s Colorado

July 12, 2016 06:45 PM

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Julie Vick

Family Travel

4 Unique Kid-Friendly Ideas for Family Travel

How to have fun—but not your typical fun—for all ages.

March 11, 2016 07:45 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Where to Travel Next

Float Through Summer at the Country’s Best Tubing Spots

Grab your tube or inflatable unicorn and float your way through summer on one of these laid-back rivers.

July 2, 2018 05:03 PM

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Shilo Urban

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Checked Luggage for #TeamNoCarryOn

These are the suitcases and extra-large duffels worth spending checked luggage fees on.

March 31, 2021 03:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

Four Startups Trying to Fix the Home-Sharing Economy’s Discrimination Problems

These alternative Airbnbs aim to be more inclusive.

January 25, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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