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Beaches

Dreaming of powdery sand, emerald-green water, and lush jungles? Look no further than these 10 transporting island escapes.

July 12, 2019 07:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Air Travel News

6 Tips for Picking the Best Airport for Your Next Trip

Just because a certain hub is the cheapest option definitely doesn’t mean it’s the best.

October 21, 2019 04:22 PM

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Robin Saks Frankel

Aerial of boat and snorkelers on the reef

Beaches

Fewer Travelers Visit This Part of the Great Barrier Reef. They’re Missing Out.

Not many people visit Lady Elliot Island, at the Great Barrier Reef’s southern tip. But a lot of people are trying to protect it.

April 17, 2025 12:54 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

The World’s First Energy-Positive Hotel Is Coming to Arctic Norway

Designed by award-winning Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, the sustainable hotel is set to open deep in Norway’s remote northern wilderness.

November 23, 2020 05:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

How an Iconic Hotel Brand Has Captured Travelers’ Imagination for More Than a Century

When the iconic Raffles Singapore opened in 1887, it quickly became a glittery haven for well-heeled travelers, and later, a go-to brand for discerning globetrotters.

Sponsored by Raffles Hotels & Resorts

Travel for Good

How Anthony Bourdain Inspired Us to Be Better Travelers

Following the June 2018 death of the beloved chef, writer, and TV host, AFAR editors reflect on the valuable lessons Bourdain taught through his enduring appetite for culture.

June 7, 2019 02:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Tips + News

Notre Dame Cathedral Is Not Saved Yet

Before restoration work can begin on the Paris landmark, one crucial step needs to be completed in 2020.

January 7, 2020 10:02 AM

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Sylvie Corbet

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

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James Oliver Cury

Longreads

Venice and Morris and Me

One writer travels to “La Serenissima” and finds that time is no match for Venice’s magic.

August 25, 2021 09:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

Hiking + Cycling

In Scotland, Hiking Where Royals Roam

Following in the footsteps of British monarchs on a guided ghillie walk in Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park.

November 6, 2023 10:36 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Performers in mime attire at the Fringe advertise their shows on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

How to get tickets to Edinburgh Fringe, where to stay, and what to do in Scotland’s charming capital city.

June 13, 2024 10:40 AM

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Shannon Reed

Festivals + Events

Oktoberfest 2020 Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus

The world’s largest traditional festival held annually in Munich has been canceled this fall amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

April 21, 2020 02:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Disney

How Walt Disney World Will Make Your Kids Want to Travel Abroad

Roam the savanna in a safari jeep, snorkel with tropical fish, and sample international cuisine—all in one trip.

August 28, 2019 01:56 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Tips + News

Why This Year Is the Best Time to Visit Hawaii

After a volcanic eruption and floods devastated parts of the state in 2018, Hawaii is back and better (and more affordable) this year. Here are a few specific reasons why you should go now.

February 11, 2019 01:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cruise

7 Cool Things You Can Now Do on a Cruise

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

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