AFAR Search

After several years of testing, tugging, and tossing my luggage into overhead bins around the world, these are the bags I now can’t live without.

December 9, 2020 05:38 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The Teton mountains rising in the background of a field filled with brown horses and a forest of trees behind them

Family Travel

6 Underrated Spring Break Destinations for Families, According to a Well-Traveled Mom of 4

Whether you’re looking for an urban or a nature-filled escape, these spring break travel destinations offer a less-crowded alternative to more popular family getaways.

February 19, 2025 03:30 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Luxury goods on sale at Unclaimed Baggage's Alabama store

Packing Tips + Gear

Where to Buy High-Quality Used Travel Gear

Shopping sustainably has never looked so good.

April 22, 2024 12:18 PM

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Juliet Izon

Food + Drink

UNESCO Adds Singapore’s Hawker Culture to Its List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Singapore’s street food tradition is now part of UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which includes knowledge and practices instead of physical sites.

December 22, 2020 04:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

The 14 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico, According to Locals—From Rum Tasting to River Tubing

San Juan is just the beginning.

January 31, 2025 08:13 PM

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Amy Gordon

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

The Best Events in New York City in 2021

From Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, New York’s iconic summer and fall happenings are back on this year.

June 30, 2021 03:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

9 Ways to Get Over Postflight Aches Fast

Tried-and-true tips from achy travelers.

April 28, 2023 09:33 PM

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Rana Good

From South Dakota and Oklahoma to Alaska and Alberta, Indigenous groups in the U.S. and Canada are leading efforts to restore bison across North America.

November 23, 2022 01:08 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Sillhouette of a man in front of a large window with a suitcase; plane taking off in the distance

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Get on an Earlier Flight—Maybe Even for Free

Aviation insiders share tips and tricks to get on an earlier flight, whether that’s a few hours or a day—or more—before the original one.

October 4, 2024 07:05 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Packing Tips + Gear

Please Stop Packing Your Dirty Shoes With Clean Clothes

I never pack without using travel shoe bags and here’s why you shouldn’t either.

January 27, 2020 01:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Inside the Wonderful World of Wagashi

In his humble Tokyo patisserie, Chikara Mizukami preserves an ancient art.

March 31, 2020 08:00 PM

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Nancy Singleton Hachisu

The terrace of Kosmos lobby bar at One&Only Kéa Island in Greece has white stone floors that are shaded by trees.

Hotels

These 12 New Greek Hotels Are Opening Before Peak Summer Season—Here’s What They’re Like

Get a room at one of these 12 spectacular new hotels in Greece, all of which are scheduled open their doors by spring or early summer.

April 3, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay

With sugary sands, turquoise waters, coral reefs, surf breaks, and more, Maui’s best beaches offer something for everyone.

March 20, 2024 11:32 AM

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Amanda Castleman

Art + Culture

This Tiny New England Island Is Filled With Literal Treasure—Here’s How to Find It

Search for coveted glass orbs on Block Island, and discover your new favorite getaway.

July 1, 2025 11:15 AM

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Stacey Leasca

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