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Tips + News

No More Long Waits for an Airport Pickup With This New Lyft Program

The ride hailing app has a new $20 membership service that includes several upgrades.

October 29, 2019 07:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

view of rocks jutting out from the water at Kenai Fjords National Park

Ocean Cruises

The World’s Most Beautiful Fjords—and the Cruises That Will Take You There

From Norway to New Zealand, Greenland to Glacier Bay, Alaska, these sailings offer the best way to view the striking coastal bluffs that make up some of the world’s most stunning fjords.

March 23, 2023 08:09 PM

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Fran Golden

Air Travel News

Delta Just Seriously Improved the Way It Does Upgrades

A middle seat in a better cabin category isn’t necessarily an upgrade for everyone.

December 9, 2019 03:47 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

Discover the Foodie Wonders of West Denmark

Go beyond Copenhagen’s culinary scene to spark the imagination and enchant the senses with a trip to West Denmark

Sponsored by VisitDenmark

Tips + News

Everything You Need to Know About Antigua and Barbuda’s Reopening

International travelers have been able to visit the Caribbean island nation since June—as long as they follow these test and health screening requirements.

October 2, 2020 04:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A person performing a traditional Inuit dance in Pond Inlet, Canada

Expedition Cruises

A New Inuit-Led Northwest Passage Voyage Hands the Storytelling (and Part of the Profits) to Local Communities

A newly launched Arctic itinerary from expedition line HX partners with Indigenous groups on excursions and activities that they developed.

September 15, 2025 09:11 PM

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Robin Catalano

Outdoor Adventure

The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

September 15, 2025 10:16 AM

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Greg Sullivan

The Chicago Athletic Association's public areas feature several fireplaces.

Hotels

These Are the 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago

Find the retreat that best matches your taste in the Windy City.

May 28, 2025 07:30 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Book Your Dream European Vacation Using Points

Why pay hundreds—even thousands—per night at Europe’s top hotels, when you can book directly with a reasonable number of points?

July 7, 2022 06:40 PM

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Paul Rubio

Outdoor Adventure

This Small City Is One of Canada’s Best-Kept Secrets

With outdoor adventure and wine tours galore, Kelowna is also one of the country’s most accessible cities.

July 7, 2022 04:01 PM

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Lisa Kadane

Tips + News

Top 10 Travel Trends of 2019, According to Pinterest

How many of these are on your list?

December 11, 2018 05:16 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

Appreciating the Artistry of Turkish Carpets

A trip through Istanbul offers a close look at this ancient art—and plenty of shopping opportunities.

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Epic Trips

An Epic Road Trip Across America

Embrace the “slow travel” movement by driving cross-country at your own pace.

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Cities We Love

How Kansas City Delivers Unexpected Fun

Outstanding jazz and famous barbecue are just the beginning of what makes this Missouri city so exciting.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Festivals + Events

This Drive-Through State Fair Food Parade Is Some Summer Good News

Experience the best of one of the country’s largest state fairs—from your car.

July 22, 2020 12:55 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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