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Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas

On May 1, fully vaccinated travelers will be exempt from COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the Bahamas. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to book an island getaway.

April 29, 2021 12:33 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

6 Ways You’re Probably Underestimating New Zealand

It’s not all hiking and Hobbiton

March 31, 2016 05:34 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hiking + Cycling

This Climbing Hobby Isn’t Just for Mountaineers

Highpointers are part climber, part organization lovers. But all of them have one goal: To climb to the highest point in every state, country, or other region.

March 15, 2016 06:55 PM

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Andrea Cooper

How to Navigate the Biggest Market in Marrakech Like a Pro

Style + Design

A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Rugs in Morocco

Nearly 50 different tribes weave their own variant of Morocco’s classic keepsake, the Berber rug. This one, from the city of Beni Mellal, is our favorite.

August 3, 2016 12:41 PM

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Kyana Moghadam

Health + Wellness

The History and Mysteries of Lake Como’s Most Romantic Hotel

This glamorous honeymoon destination in northern Italy has seen its fair share of love stories—but one grand dame hotel still has a few secrets to reveal.

February 7, 2019 12:59 PM

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Valentina Valentini

Epic Trips

8 Luxurious Eco-Resorts Made for Unplugging

From an Argentine wine getaway to a Tesla-powered resort in Fiji, these resorts make going green even more glam.

February 8, 2018 02:00 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Packing Tips + Gear

An iPhone Addict’s Guide to Internet Service in Communist Cuba

What you need to know to (successfully) use your phone in Cuba

July 28, 2016 09:29 PM

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Andrew Richdale

Safari

Why You Should Slow Down on Your Next Safari

The traditional African safari is a whirlwind of back-to-back stays at different camps, but often it pays to ease your pace.

October 9, 2017 03:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Style + Design

9 Comfy Pants That Are Perfect for Both WFH and Long Flights

These are the comfy pants AFAR staffers are living in on WFH days, but wouldn’t be embarrassed to wear on an airplane.

March 20, 2020 01:04 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

Pack Your Hobby for a Deeper Travel Experience

Whether you’re a painter, a singer, or a swimmer, these trips will help you have more uniquely “you” experiences around the world.

August 24, 2016 11:46 AM

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Karen Catchpole

Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale

Winter 2023

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

National Parks

On a Horseback Trip Through Wyoming, a Mother-Daughter Duo Return to Their Roots

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

June 3, 2019 12:23 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Epic Trips

Why the Great Barrier Reef Should Be on Your Bucket List

The Australian natural wonder is truly unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

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