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Procrastinators just got another windfall for securing a Real ID for travel.

December 5, 2022 04:17 PM

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The baguette has become a sandwich and charcuterie board staple throughout the world.

As traditional French bakeries decline in numbers, the U.N. agency aims to safeguard the long, lean loaf that dates back nearly 200 years.

December 1, 2022 06:01 PM

Boom Supersonic’s Overture jets will fly at twice the speed of today’s fastest commercial planes.

Air Travel News

Flights at Twice the Speed Are Coming

New York to London in only three hours? American just became the second major U.S. carrier to put in an order for supersonic jets.

August 16, 2022 06:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Iberostar Paraíso Beach, Riviera Maya, México

Hotels

5 Ways This International Hotel Brand Is Doing Its Part to Save the Ocean

From planting coral nurseries to serving sustainable seafood, Iberostar sets a new standard for environmental responsibility—and makes eco-friendly travel easier.

Airbnb recently banned security cameras, but according to a recent report, not all hosts are complying. Here’s what precautions guests should take to protect their privacy.

August 6, 2024 01:50 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Tips + News

What a Biden Presidency Will Mean for Travel

The President-elect’s priorities include a renewed focus on the pandemic, economic recovery, racial justice, and climate change—all of which play a pivotal role in the future of travel.

November 11, 2020 03:37 PM

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Michelle Baran

The pool at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa faces the blue horizon of the Korea Strait.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in Asia Is Surrounded by Waterfalls, Volcanoes, and White-Sand Beaches

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa is luring beach and nature lovers to South Korea’s largest island.

October 25, 2023 01:23 PM

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Chris Schalkx

From the Editor

This New Travel Resource Helps You Plan Trips According to Your Interests

AFAR teamed up with United Airlines to create an online resource that gives you the ability to plan travel based on your personal passions.

October 3, 2019 12:13 PM

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Joseph Diaz

Overhead view of a passport siting on a wooden table full of passport stamps and surrounded by boarding passes, glasses, and a Sony camera

Europe’s Schengen Area is about to move to a digital customs system, which will eliminate the need to physically stamp passports.

September 24, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin

Where to Travel Next

7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye

Discover centuries of history, cave hotels, and some seriously good meze across the country.

April 11, 2023 06:28 PM

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Jenna Scatena

COVID + Travel

The New U.S. Entry Rules for Unvaccinated Americans

It’s about to get a bit tougher for unvaccinated U.S. travelers to re-enter the United States after traveling abroad.

September 22, 2021 01:40 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now

Until I can get on a plane or train again, I am determined to bring some travel spirit to life in lockdown.

May 4, 2020 05:11 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Air Travel News

Yes, You Can Bring Food Through TSA—With Some Exceptions

Here’s what to know before you attempt to bring a home-cooked meal or tasty souvenir through airport security.

September 16, 2025 02:48 AM

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Jessie Beck

Flooding in Venice Worsens Off-Season Amid Climate Change

The Floating City is prone to dramatic, highly damaging floods due to a series of man-made and natural factors that have been exacerbated by climate change.

October 25, 2021 03:41 PM

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Colleen Barry

A biker speeds past in the Plaza de Rio de Janeiro in the Roma Norte neighborhood of Mexico City.

Overtourism has led to housing shortages and culture loss in the capital. Here are tips to be a more responsible traveler in Mexico City.

August 15, 2025 08:48 AM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

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