AFAR Search

A New Biometrics Test Aims to Uncover Your True Travel Desires

Le Club AccorHotels’ “Seeker” project says it’ll let your heart—and brain waves—decide what your next trip should be. But does it actually work? We tested it to find out.

July 3, 2018 12:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

How Sustainable Luxury Is a Way of Life in Tahiti

Going the eco-luxe route in this island paradise is a gift to yourself and the planet.

May 3, 2021 12:59 PM

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Tahiti Tourisme

View from the runway at Denver International Airport

If you’re a frequent traveler, chances are you have flown to, through, or from one of these international gateways. Here’s our guide to the world’s busiest airports.

April 17, 2026 12:12 PM

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Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

The Best Museums in Kansas City

With world-class art collections and institutions dedicated to music and Black sports history, this prairie town has emerged as a cultural hub contender.

May 25, 2021 12:48 PM

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Ann Shields

Epic Trips

You Can Catapult Yourself Across a New Zealand Valley at 62 Miles per Hour

The Nevis Catapult is the newest invention from Henry Van Asch, one of the cofounders of commercial bungee jumping.

August 8, 2018 04:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The Newest Inexpensive Way to Stay in Sydney

The city is getting Australia’s first capsule hotel.

June 7, 2017 03:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

JetBlue Adds New Carry-On and Change Fees

The move applies to Blue Basic fares—aka the cheap seats.

February 18, 2021 12:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

Subscription Boxes and Membership Gifts That Are Perfect for Travelers

Open your world with these monthly subscription boxes that keep on giving.

November 10, 2020 12:05 PM

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Dana Brindle

Tips + News

This Is What a Socially Distanced Louvre Looks Like

After a four-month lockdown, the world’s most visited museum reopened to a limited number of visitors on Monday, July 6. Here’s what it looks like now compared to before coronavirus.

July 7, 2020 04:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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

Museums + Galleries

A New African American Museum In Charleston Will Rise Above a Significant Site From the Slave Trade

Slated to open in 2022, the groundbreaking institution aspires to honor the past, present, and future on the spot where thousands of enslaved Africans first set foot in the United States.

November 1, 2019 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

The Avid Traveler’s Guide to Buying Luggage

Whether you travel with a suitcase, backpack, weekender, or duffel, your luggage is an important companion for your adventures. Use this buyer’s guide to help you find the perfect bag.

April 7, 2020 11:26 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

5 Tips for Planning (and Surviving) a Mega Road Trip

Road Trips

5 Tips for Planning a Long Road Trip from a World-Record Holder

How to stay safe, healthy, and sane for the long haul: Advice from a road-tripper on a world-record quest.

January 19, 2018 05:25 PM

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Matt Villano

Winter 2022

A Love Letter to “Manti,” Turkey’s Ultimate Comfort Food

Calling all dumplingholics—bite into the culinary backstory of manti, delicious dumplings filled with spiced meat. Plus: where to eat the best manti in Istanbul.

October 13, 2021 04:39 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Restaurants + Cafés

A New Spin on Restaurant Week Focuses on Behind-the-Scenes Experiences

Resy’s first Off Menu Week gives you a sneak peek to new dishes before anyone else tries them at top restaurants across the United States, from Los Angeles to New York City.

January 15, 2019 01:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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