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New Zealand Could Pull Off Bold Goal of Eliminating Coronavirus

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern put the country under strict lockdown in early March, and on Sunday, there was only one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in New Zealand.

April 27, 2020 01:22 PM

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Nick Perry

Solo Travel

I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.

As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.

August 13, 2025 12:41 PM

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Kate McMahon

The writer and her two kids look at sweeping views of Zion National Park from the Canyon Overlook Trail

Family Travel

We Took Our Kids on a Road Trip Through Utah’s Bryce and Zion National Parks—Here Are 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Craft the perfect itinerary through southern Utah’s canyon country with these handy tips on how to avoid crowds and more.

November 27, 2024 12:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The 8 Best Hotels and Resorts in Barbados to Book Now

Whether you’re looking for a beach vacation or a one-of-a-kind experience, there’s a hotel in Barbados ready for you.

April 24, 2023 05:55 PM

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Staff

Food + Drink

Required Eating in St. Petersburg–Clearwater

From a seafood spot with a famous grouper sandwich to a taco joint and museum café, here’s where to eat in the Sunshine City.

August 3, 2020 03:21 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise News

The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries

Ultraluxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a record-breaking 140-day world cruise that will visit 71 ports in 40 countries on 6 continents.

April 11, 2024 06:34 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Tips + News

New Statue of Liberty Museum Opens This Week

The expanded space will be accessible to anyone who visits Liberty Island and not just to the small fraction of visitors who enter the statue.

May 15, 2019 03:35 PM

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Deepti Hajela

Small Ship Cruises

What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship

When AFAR’s special cruise correspondent got back out on the open water for the first time since the start of the pandemic, things didn’t go quite as planned.

July 19, 2021 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

How to Take a Caribbean-Inspired Trip Without Leaving the U.S.

Hotels

7 Best Hotels in the Florida Keys to Book For Your Next Getaway

These Florida Keys hotels are blessed with warm sunshine, fresh seafood, and stellar beaches—and are the perfect passport-free alternative to the Caribbean.

January 23, 2019 06:40 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Travel for Good

How Travelers Can Celebrate Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday, a day of global giving, takes place this year on November 28. Here’s where to donate now—and in the future—to the beloved places that need our help.

November 15, 2017 01:00 PM

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Maggie Fuller

An illustration of people arriving at a hotel and bell boys loading a trolley.

Spring 2023

Hospitality Staff Often Feel Invisible—Here’s How to Make Them Feel Seen

How to honor the workers who make our travel experiences memorable.

April 20, 2023 04:23 PM

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Latria Graham

Hikers at a summit overlooking mountains and a valley with a sunset silhouetted against a vibrant desert sky in Tucson.

Outdoor Adventure

6 Adventures You Can Only Have in Tucson’s Sonoran Desert

Discover epic hikes, scenic drives, and wildlife encounters in Arizona’s backyard.

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