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Inside Sky Lagoon, Iceland’s New Geothermal Spa

At Sky Lagoon, which opened in spring 2021, Icelandic bathing traditions are honored in style.

February 14, 2022 03:31 PM

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Venice to Start Charging Tourists to Enter the City

The details are still being finalized, but day-trippers should be prepared to book tickets in advance to enter the city’s historic center.

January 14, 2022 08:28 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Books

6 Lessons Pico Iyer Has Learned From Living in Japan

In his new book, the famed travel writer reflects on the details of daily life in his adopted home country and shares some of his insights with AFAR.

November 14, 2019 03:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Families flying out of Atlanta this month, may get a welcome surprise on Southwest.

It’s a very limited trial, but it offers some hope to families who worry about being able to sit together due to the carrier’s open seating policy.

December 2, 2022 04:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Style + Design

Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World

A 340-page architecture book chronicles more than a decade of shipping container developments around the world.

April 1, 2020 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Road Trips

Tasty Road Trip Snacks That Are Actually Good for You

Here’s the skinny on what snacks to pack ahead of time and what to look for on the road.

May 28, 2020 04:12 PM

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Nicole Antonio

A straight-on view of the Trevi fountain in Rome with a smattering of onlookers in the foreground

Starting in February, nonresidents of Rome will be required to pay a fee for an up-close viewing and coin tossing at the Trevi fountain in an effort to manage crowds and congestion.

December 23, 2025 11:44 AM

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Erica Firpo

Outdoor Adventure

6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier

Israel’s new airport is making a whole region more reachable—here are six things to add to your itinerary for when you land.

May 24, 2019 06:08 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hiking + Cycling

Steep Canyons, Crashing Waterfalls, and Whales Galore: Northeastern Iceland’s Ultimate Road Trip

Reykjavík has its charms, but to get the most of all Iceland has to offer, it’s best to hit the road.

June 24, 2019 06:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Wonders

How to Explore Patagonia off the Beaten Track

The three jagged peaks towering over a turqouise lake in Torres del Paine may be one of the most iconic images associated with Patagonia, but there’s so much more to the region.

November 7, 2019 05:04 PM

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Stacey McKenna

Loyalty + Rewards

Marriott Just Shook Up the Loyalty Game—Here’s What’s in It for You

Beginning later this year, the Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest programs will act as one.

April 17, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Amsterdam Bans Tours of Its Red-Light District

The city’s government doesn’t want sex workers to be treated as a tourist attraction.

March 29, 2019 01:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Future of Travel

How AI Is Altering Your Travel Experience

Artificial intelligence is already making trip-planning easier, but what about your hotel stay, or transportation?

September 25, 2018 06:59 PM

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Erin Biba

Hotels

An Elegant New York Building Gets a Makeover for Its Second Act

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