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Will Travel Save—or Destroy—the Maldives?

Lisa Abend dives into a beautiful, confusing paradise that may be gone by the end of the century.

January 30, 2020 12:06 PM

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Lisa Abend

Loyalty + Rewards

Spend Your Marriott Bonvoy Points ASAP, Before Loyalty Program Changes in 2022

Marriott Bonvoy is abandoning its award chart and transitioning to a dynamic award pricing model throughout 2022. Book your stays now.

October 29, 2021 01:57 PM

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Paul Rubio

UNESCO World Heritage

These Are the World’s Most Endangered UNESCO Sites—and How You Can Help Save Them

There are several challenges threatening UNESCO’s beloved World Heritage sites.

November 21, 2023 02:02 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

4 Days In

The Perfect 4 Days in Rio de Janeiro, According to Locals

Rio de Janeiro warrants a long weekend—not just during Carnival.

April 1, 2025 02:17 PM

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Joel Balsam

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Score a Southwest Companion Pass and up to $6K in Free Flights

Double-down on Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Cards, obtaining both a personal and a business card to earn a Companion Pass and free flights valued up to $6,000.

October 27, 2021 05:02 PM

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Paul Rubio

AFAR Approved

This Rumpl Travel Blanket Comes With Me on Every Long-Haul Flight—and It’s Currently 25 Percent Off

The travel-size version of Rumpl’s sleeping bag–inspired blanket keeps me warm even when the AC is blasting at 30,000 feet. Get it for only $64 now.

November 16, 2023 11:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

The True Tale of an Ayahuasca Quest

Writer Wells Tower traveled to the Peruvian jungle to experience an ancient ritual. What happened next pushed him to his limits.

June 1, 2017 07:21 PM

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Wells Tower

View of Paris rooftops with Eiffel Tower in the background

Air Travel News

JetBlue Is Launching Flights to Paris from These U.S. Airports in 2023

The low-cost carrier is expanding its transatlantic service beyond London.

November 16, 2022 07:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

14 Excellent Art Museums With Free Entry

Ditch the ticket counter and enjoy the world’s greatest art for free at these 14 museums.

May 18, 2017 11:59 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Art + Culture

Why You’re Going to Love Jamaica’s Reggae Revival Scene

It’s more than just Marley—and has a message rooted in positivity.

March 8, 2017 01:47 PM

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Annie Daly

9 Cards With Amazing Travel Credits That Basically Erase High Fees

Loyalty + Rewards

8 Cards With Amazing Travel Credits That Basically Erase High Fees

Generous travel credits offset annual fees of many top travel credit cards, placing their rates on par with low-fee cards.

January 11, 2022 08:12 PM

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Paul Rubio

Packing Tips + Gear

Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback

Even luggage brands are getting in on the ’90s and Y2K-era trends these days.

November 10, 2022 01:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

Sorry, You Have to Get Buck Naked for These Awesome Travel Experiences

No. Clothing. Allowed.

January 21, 2016 06:30 PM

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Andrew Richdale

A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal

Air Travel News

You Can Now Fly Directly to This Under-the-Radar European Coastal Escape

The new route—which will be the first ever from the United States—takes off in late spring 2024 and is available to book now.

November 3, 2023 04:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

From the Editor

How You Can Help Change Students’ Lives with Travel

Afar launches Learning Afar.

October 14, 2015 06:13 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

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