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Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky

This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

April 27, 2026 03:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

TSA checkpoint at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Air Travel News

How to Get Through Airport Security Quickly, According to a TSA Insider

From enrolling in trusted traveler programs to making sure your bag is organized, these tips will help you breeze through security.

April 27, 2026 12:59 PM

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Nick Kurczewski

People sunbathing on loungers atop a stone platform with white umbrellas and turquoise water in Dubrovnik, Croatia

Cruise

Forget Port-Hopping. These Cruises Are Lingering Longer So Guests Can Spend More Time Exploring Destinations

Cruise lines are rethinking the rush from port to port, offering longer stays and overnight visits for deeper, more immersive travel.

April 24, 2026 05:27 PM

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Lauren Dana Ellman

Left: Ten Thousand Islands, Florida; right: flamingos

Outdoor Adventure

Flamingos Are Returning to Florida. Here’s Where to Spot Them

Florida is the only state in the U.S. where you can see flamingos. And that’s not the only rare and iconic wildlife you can see. Check out these parks and reserves.

April 16, 2026 08:20 AM

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Jesse Scott

AFAR Advisor

COMO Hotels & Resorts Takes Over Castello del Nero

Hotel highlights: Tuscan experiences, heritage suites, and Asian-inspired spa treatments.

September 12, 2019 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hiking + Cycling

Protecting England’s Public Footpaths One Hike at a Time

A writer discovers that walking Great Britain’s many footpaths is more than a lockdown salvation—it’s a civic duty.

September 3, 2020 04:05 PM

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Emma John

Health + Wellness

Germaphobes, Rejoice: This Hand Sanitizer Smells Like Big Sur After Rain

Brooklyn-based perfume company D.S. & Durga turned one of its most popular scents into a hand sanitizer to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020 01:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Weekend Getaways

Canada’s Famous Ski Town Is the Ultimate Weekend Getaway—No Matter the Season

Whistler draws visitors with art, culture, food, and boundless natural beauty year-round.

June 24, 2022 11:43 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM

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Lisa Abend

Marriott's vacation rental platorm features professionally cleaned and vetted properties, such as this one in the Tybee Island, Georgia.<br/>

Hotels

The Benefits of Booking a Vacation Rental With the World’s Largest Hotel Company

Three years after launching, Homes and Villas by Marriott International has evolved into a large, well-curated collection of homes across the world that are perfectly suited for gatherings.

October 18, 2022 09:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

UNESCO World Heritage

Alice in (a Saudi) Wonderland

The first woman tour guide in AlUla, Mashail Makki, on finding magic and mystery in the desert.

March 11, 2021 05:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel for Good

How to Be an Eco-Conscious Hiker in Colorado

With park-filled cities and wilderness everywhere, Colorado makes it easy to experience the outdoors. Here’s how to Care for Colorado like a local.

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