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Hotels
How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean
There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.
February 29, 2024 08:00 AM
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Mark Ellwood
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
Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Ruined a New Piece of Luggage. Should I Have Wrapped It in Plastic Before Traveling?
An intense wrap in plastic is a handy way to help prevent damages to your luggage. But the technique isn’t foolproof.
November 7, 2024 08:01 AM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
The Little-Known (and Free) App That Can Get You Through Passport Control Faster
Here’s everything you need to know about the app that gets you through U.S. immigration and customs faster.
March 25, 2026 02:21 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
Air Travel News
Bereavement Fares Aren’t What They Used to Be—Here’s How They Work Now
Bereavement fares can help in a pinch, but they’re not always the cheapest option. Understanding how they work can save you time, money, and added stress.
April 3, 2026 02:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Longreads
What Are Sensory Rooms—And Why Do They Matter So Much?
Sensory rooms date back to the 1970s, but have grown in number in recent years.
December 4, 2024 12:57 PM
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Matt Villano
Travel for Good
5 Questions to Ask When Booking More Sustainable Travel
Here are tools and resources—and the key things to look for—if you want your travels to do better.
February 24, 2023 02:12 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Cruise
The 5 Biggest Trends Defining Cruises This Year
Every year, the cruise industry continues to evolve and adapt, responding to changes in consumer sentiment and global realities. Here are the top trends shaping the cruise industry this year.
March 26, 2025 07:31 PM
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Fran Golden
Air Travel News
The Real ID Requirement Is Now in Effect—Is It Holding People Up at the Country’s Airports?
Going through airport security just got more complicated, especially for people without a passport.
May 12, 2025 06:28 PM
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Jennifer Billock
Air Travel News
New Regulations Will Make Flying “Safer and More Dignified” for Passengers With Disabilities
If adopted, the new rules will provide passengers who rely on wheelchairs with several new rights, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells AFAR.
March 5, 2024 03:41 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
From the Editor
Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years
In honor of our 15th anniversary, our editorial team rounded up a few of our favorite features we’ve run over the years.
September 9, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Air Travel News
With Airfares Climbing, Here’s How to Fly to Two Destinations for the Price of One
Airline stopover programs provide a great, affordable way to extend your trip and visit an extra city.
May 8, 2026 05:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
You Can Travel—and Eat Your Way—Through Basque Country With Food Writer Ruth Reichl
In addition to Reichl, culinary personalities Nancy Silverton, Laurie Ochoa, and Alec Lobrano will take 25 travelers to France and Spain this fall.
March 4, 2024 03:21 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Loyalty + Rewards
5 Common Travel Card Mistakes You’re Probably Making
From purchases that don’t earn rewards to overlooking cash-back card alternatives, these mistakes can delay your savings and travel goals—but the Verizon Visa® Card can help. Here’s how.
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Air Travel News
8 Ways to Get Business-Class Seats on Your Next Flight—Without Paying Full Price
From repositioning flights to the power of an informed newsletter, there are a variety of ways you can upgrade to the front of the plane without breaking the bank.
March 19, 2025 09:36 AM
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Bailey Berg
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