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The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

Tips + News

Thousands of Tourists Ordered to Evacuate From Areas Affected by Australia Wildfires

Fires are burning on the southern coast of New South Wales and in eastern Victoria, as well as parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.

January 3, 2020 01:02 PM

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Shonal Ganguly

Hotels

Ritz-Carlton Shows Off a $30 Million Makeover on Maui

With a fresh look and new amenities, the luxury hotelier’s Kapalua resort is celebrating its 25th anniverary in style.

March 30, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Food + Drink

America’s Tuscany: 9 Amazing Olive Oil Orchards to Visit in the U.S.

Tired of winetasting? Try olive oil tasting.

August 18, 2020 09:29 AM

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Dawn Reiss

Food + Drink

9 Out-of-This-World Hot Sauces Worth Traveling For

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

September 6, 2018 01:14 PM

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Jenny Adams

Hotels

Luxury Travelers Start Booking Again—and It’s Not All Domestic

Have we hit rock bottom when it comes to travel bookings? Let’s hope so.

June 9, 2020 01:07 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

This Trip Lets You Ring in the New Year in Both Tokyo and Las Vegas

Revelers will fly across time zones on a private jet to experience two countdowns on two continents.

October 26, 2018 05:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

How Safe Are Volcano Tours?

After a volcano erupted on a New Zealand island, travelers are left to wonder if active volcanoes should even be visited.

December 12, 2019 07:04 PM

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Katharine Gammon

Loyalty + Rewards

The Special Benefits Small Businesses Can Discover Through Airline Programs

Your small business can earn free flights, elite status, lounge passes, and more by banking work travel by its employees.

June 23, 2021 07:05 PM

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Eric Rosen

Beaches

Beyond Tokyo: Exploring Okinawa, the Hawaii of Japan

A visit to Okinawa, famous for its long-living people, will make you want to stay as long as you can, too.

November 29, 2016 08:44 PM

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Janice Leung Hayes

Cruise

The Best Meals at Sea: A Food Lover’s Guide to Cruising

Forget midnight buffets and happy hour on the Lido Deck. Cruise lines now offer passengers the chance to enjoy gourmet meals from some of the world’s best chefs.

January 15, 2020 07:14 PM

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Eric Rosen

Books

3 Great Travel Stories to Read This Week

Settle in for six more weeks of winter with these travel reads.

February 6, 2017 03:13 PM

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Matt Villano

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat Like a Local in Honolulu

Oahu native Ed Kenney raised some eyebrows when he chose the sleepy, untouristed Kaimuki neighborhood as the spot to open a restaurant. But it went so well, he did it again. Then again.

April 9, 2016 02:19 PM

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Ed Kenney

Health + Wellness

Planning the Perfect Honeymoon: Tips and Trends to Make Your Trip Unforgettable

AFAR and the Travel Siblings joined forces at The Bridal Council’s “We Said Yes” event to help couples with their travel planning.

June 29, 2018 11:54 AM

Air Travel News

The Best Restaurants at Heathrow Airport

Whether you’re in a hurry to catch a flight out of Heathrow or have hours to spare before heading to the gate, rest assured that you won’t need to fly hungry.

March 12, 2019 04:24 PM

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Harriet Baskas

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