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Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation

One AFAR editor let the surprise travel agency Pack Up and Go plan a mystery road trip—one where she didn’t find out her destination until the moment she walked out the door.

January 25, 2019 04:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

9 Hotels With Insider Access to Hard-to-Get Experiences

From a last-minute table at Noma to home-plate baseball tickets, these hotels use their connections to give guests incredible experiences.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Travel Insiders

How One Marriott Exec Finds Balance on the Road (Hint: Bring Running Shoes)

March 20, 2017 12:32 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Bars + Nightlife

There’s a Secret Local Hangout in This Famous Napa Restaurant

You can find the Michelin-starred Meadowood’s best-kept secret at the bar

April 12, 2017 12:04 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

The Ultimate Palm Springs Travel Guide

Less than two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long been the city’s popular desert getaway, welcoming both Hollywood stars and less famous visitors.

January 31, 2019 07:00 PM

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Staff

Boston

Overview

May 23, 2018 04:11 PM

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Alison Abbott

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Eat in Newfoundland, According to a Chef

Boston chef Matt Jennings is obsessed with Canadian potato chips.

October 30, 2015 05:29 PM

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Jen Murphy

History + Culture

The Tea Capital of Europe Isn’t Where You Think It Is

How an archipelago in the Atlantic became a center of tea production.

August 16, 2018 03:28 PM

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Sara Button

Epic Trips

Yes, You Can Help Save Endangered Species on Your Next Trip

If you’ve ever wanted to live out your childhood dream of being a marine biologist or even an archaeologist, try booking a trip with a research bent: it’s easier than you think.

August 9, 2018 05:03 PM

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Jeff Grossman

Loyalty + Rewards

10 Small Hotel Loyalty Programs With Big Rewards

Frequent travelers love hospitality rewards programs—and the bigger the better, right? Well, not always.

April 20, 2018 01:11 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Bars + Nightlife

4 Scandinavian Bars You Need to Visit, according to a Beer Director

July 31, 2015 03:52 PM

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Jen Murphy

AFAR Advisor

How I Built (and Run) a Successful Travel Agency: Valerie, Jennifer, and Kimberly Wilson

How did Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc. become an industry powerhouse?

September 5, 2019 12:28 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel for Good

How One Company Is Changing the Voluntourism Game

Writer and photographer Jess McGlothlin traveled to Kenya to peek behind the scenes of an effective new voluntourism concept.

November 19, 2018 03:23 PM

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Jess McGlothlin

Weekend Getaways

Where to Get Off the Beaten Path in the Berkshires

The Berkshires is more than just Tanglewood and MASS MoCA. Here are eight under-the-radar spots to explore.

November 13, 2015 04:57 PM

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Katherine Martinelli

Cities We Love

The 9 Best Things to Do in Charleston

Learn how to do the Charleston by following the locals’ lead. Master these easy steps to find out what makes the Holy City so charming.

March 15, 2019 11:01 AM

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Stratton Lawrence

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