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Kenya Reopens to American Travelers. What Does That Actually Mean?

Kenya’s international borders are now open to (most) Americans, and travelers may have the great migration to themselves.

August 10, 2020 03:41 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

This public space at the Raffles Jaipur in Rajasthan has large palm trees and scalloped arches, with a gold fountain at its center.

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This Palatial New Hotel in Rajasthan Is Fit for a Queen

The Raffles Jaipur delivers a royal-feeling stay in an opulent palace built for the modern era.

October 4, 2024 01:36 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

On Air: Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

AFAR Advisor

An Interview With Michael Holtz on the Best Business Class, Flight Shaming, and “Secret” Air Routes

SmartFlyer has built a successful business on air ticketing and more.

July 31, 2019 05:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands sits on the turquoise waters of the Fari Islands Archipelago.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points for an Epic Vacation in 2023

Go big and spend your Bonvoy points on an overwater villa in the Maldives, a stylish boutique hotel in Rome, and more.

March 14, 2023 08:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

Outdoor Adventure

These Are the 18 California National Forests Closed Due to Wildfires

The U.S. Forest Service issued an order to temporarily close all of the state’s national forests until mid-September.

September 2, 2021 09:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Mar Del Cabo has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Health + Wellness

For the Stressed, Tired, and Burned Out: Hotels Are Now Offering “Extreme Relaxation” Vacations

Hotels are offering thoughtfully crafted programs where the luxury of travel isn’t about packing your itinerary—it’s about unpacking your stress.

January 14, 2025 03:22 PM

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Jordi Lippe-McGraw

Photo Essays

10 Photos of French Polynesia that will Make You Want to Go Now

Travel with Paul Gauguin Cruises to capture these dreamy South Pacific moments yourself.

Sponsored by Paul Gauguin Cruises

Small Ship Cruises

Richard Branson’s New Virgin Voyages Cruise Line Is Now Taking Bookings

Drag queen brunch, a tattoo parlor, stylish eateries, and a catamaran net at the back of the ship? You have our attention, Sir Branson.

February 14, 2019 02:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

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

Where to Travel Next

Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Top Destinations for 2018

For AFAR’s third annual Travelers’ Choice destinations awards, our readers cast more than 100,000 votes to recognize their top places to go. Get ready to hit the road—the world awaits.

December 13, 2018 11:07 AM

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Sara Button

This Grand Deluxe King room at the Surrey has two wingback chairs and a table along with two windows.

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This Century-Old NYC Landmark Is Now a Luxury Hotel—Here’s What It’s Like

In a neighborhood that whispers luxury, the Surrey, a Corinthia Hotel, provides a sense of community to Upper East Side residents and travelers.

December 31, 2024 05:56 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

History + Culture

Egypt Rising

The message from the cradle of ancient civilization is: Go now, before the masses return.

December 5, 2018 07:37 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Travel Insiders

This Travel Expert Is the Secret to Your Family’s Next Dream Trip

Heather Killingbeck, director of Trip Development and Programs at Adventures by Disney, finds rewarding travel experiences for every family member, whether they’re 8 or 80 years old.

February 10, 2020 03:53 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Expedition Cruises

Experience Greenland’s Rugged Tundra, Exquisite Fjords, and Cultural Immersion

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