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The Best Trips Around the World: AFAR Travelers’ Awards

There’s never been a better time to dream about your next great trip—starting with these epic adventures.

December 2, 2020 02:25 PM

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Staff

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

Our readers celebrate the cruise lines that held their loyalty through the ups and downs of a pandemic-strained year.

December 2, 2020 02:18 PM

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Staff

Longreads

A Travel Manifesto: 5 Ways to Be a Better Traveler

Our future trips may still be uncertain, but one thing is clear: We can make travel better. Here’s how to begin.

December 2, 2020 09:05 AM

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Eric Weiner

Air Travel News

JetBlue, Virgin, Lufthansa to Offer COVID Health Pass to Passengers

The airlines are the latest to adopt CommonPass, a digital health app that allows travelers to show they are COVID-free.

December 1, 2020 02:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Packing Tips + Gear

The Company Behind Equinox Hotels’ Chic Uniforms Just Launched Antimicrobial Travel Gear

Created for everyday use—or when you’re ready to travel again—Better Off Alone brings function and fun designs to personal protective gear.

December 1, 2020 02:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

Tips + News

Travelers to England Can Reduce Quarantine Time With COVID Test

British authorities will soon offer arriving international travelers a way to shorten quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19.

November 30, 2020 03:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

November 30, 2020 02:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Where We’ll Go in 2021—When We Can

12 writers on the quarandreams they can’t wait to make a reality.

November 30, 2020 09:15 AM

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Staff

Hotels

Head to One of These 14 Hotels for a Fun-Filled Future Escape

With multiple new properties, activities like kayaking and biking, and more, Kimpton should be your go-to hotel brand for spring and summer getaways.

Sponsored by Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants

Safari

The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda

If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

Nikon Is Streaming Free Photography Classes as a COVID Lockdown Distraction

The camera company has made its entire curriculum of online photo courses free to the public amid the holiday season—and recent coronavirus spikes.

November 25, 2020 12:27 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

CDC Issues New Advice for International Travelers: Get 2 COVID Tests

The agency has laid out new guidelines to help reduce the risks when traveling internationally.

November 24, 2020 12:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

International Fliers May Soon Need to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations

Major airlines around the world are discussing the possibility of a “vaccination passport” for international passengers once a coronavirus vaccine becomes widely available.

November 24, 2020 11:11 AM

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Nick Perry

Founder’s Note

Where Does Travel Go From Here?

The pandemic crushed the travel industry. As we look to a brighter future, AFAR founder Greg Sullivan shares how we can make travel a more positive force in the world.

November 24, 2020 10:02 AM

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Greg Sullivan

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