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Cruise

Need a Quick Getaway? Book One of These Amazing 3-Night Cruises

Sometimes, we literally need to sail away for a few days.

July 12, 2024 05:01 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

The Future of Travel

Sustainable Travel Is the Future

AFAR’s editor in chief shares a vision of travel reimagined.

May 26, 2020 05:28 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Tips + News

Thief Stole Van Gogh Painting With Sledgehammer, Security Footage Shows

No arrests have been made yet, but the police are hopeful that these new images will help them track down the thief and the missing painting.

April 22, 2020 01:13 PM

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Mike Corder

Tips + News

Watch Out, Greyhound: European-Style Luxury Bus Travel Is Coming to the U.S.

German startup success FlixBus is set to inaugurate service in Southern California and the Southwest this summer.

March 6, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In

The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.

March 7, 2025 11:49 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cars race in front of the Bellagio reaching more than 200 miles per hour during the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX.

Epic Trips

This Resort Group Makes Formula 1 Vegas a VIP Experience

From race-week activations to executive events, MGM Resorts creates renowned experiences across Las Vegas.

The long-awaited bridge connects two parts of the country’s Adriatic Sea coastline while bypassing a small part of Bosnia’s territory.

August 10, 2022 05:43 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Art + Architecture

A New Takashi Murakami Exhibit Is Coming to Los Angeles in May

The exhibition includes 18 pieces and immersive installations that showcase some of the Japanese artist’s most recognizable works and his signature dreamy, anime-inspired style.

April 6, 2022 01:40 PM

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Mae Hamilton

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

Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM

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Terry Ward

Restaurants + Cafés

Travelers Are Going Nuts for Vegan Vacations (Even the Omnivores Want In)

With new vegan travel experiences sprouting up every day, it’s easier than ever for the vegan, vegetarian, and vegan-curious eaters of the world to follow their taste buds.

July 26, 2018 03:04 PM

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Rachel Krantz

Tips + News

Canada Bans Keeping Whales and Dolphins in Captivity

According to new legislation, any facilities that currently house the marine mammals will not be able to breed or acquire any additional whales, dolphins, or porpoises.

June 13, 2019 04:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

This Lesser-Visited South American Country Offers Unforgettable Wildlife Encounters

A burgeoning ecotourism scene is bringing new attention to Guyana’s rugged interior, known as the “Land of Giants” for its larger-than-life residents.

October 1, 2024 11:51 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tips + News

5 Luxury Travel Habits That Surprised Us

Cruise bookings are up—and other trends that came out of this year’s Virtuoso Travel Week.

August 20, 2020 10:25 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Ten Ways to See Costa Rica

Adventure travelers who want to experience the pura vida of this Central American country can choose from zip lines, scuba diving, horseback excursions, and more

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