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Why This Spring Is Actually a Good Time to Book A Flight

Airlines have extended their change fees waivers into April for travel that takes place as much as a year out.

March 25, 2020 07:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

This Woman-Led Travel Company Wants You to See Another Side of China

Mei Zhang, the founder of WildChina—an outfitter specializing in off-the-beaten-path itineraries—wants to put a human face on a country of 1.4 billion people.

January 23, 2020 01:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Inspiration

17 Signs You Miss Traveling

So many trips were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we bet you’re missing them. Here’s a funny little list of signs that you really need to plan another one.

March 26, 2020 03:30 PM

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Shannon Reed

Videos

VIDEO: Carbon Emissions Are Dropping in 30 of the World’s Largest Cities

World of Good is a video series featuring feel-good stories that often get buried in our newsfeeds. In this episode, we look at a little something positive in climate news.

May 19, 2020 08:01 PM

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Maggie Fuller

U.S. Beaches

The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i

A former Honolulu resident reflects on the complicated realities of living in paradise.

May 5, 2020 03:23 PM

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Nicole Antonio

AFAR Advisor

A Love Letter to the Travel Industry

Now is the time to think about the endless allure of travel, why it always bounces back, and how we can support our friends around the world.

March 12, 2020 12:54 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Style + Design

Food Trucks, Wineries, and Hotels: Stunning Shipping Container Projects Around the World

A 340-page architecture book chronicles more than a decade of shipping container developments around the world.

April 1, 2020 05:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Culture

These Mind-Blowing Photos Reveal the Iceland Few Travelers Know—But Should

Photographer Chris Burkard’s latest book, “At Glacier’s End,” is an ode to one of the largest areas of primarily uninhabited nature in Europe.

May 28, 2020 04:50 PM

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Sarah Buder

Air Travel News

Delta and United Partner With CDC on Contact Tracing

The airlines will be collecting phone numbers and email addresses from passengers so they can be immediately contacted by the CDC in the event of possible COVID-19 exposure.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Michelle Baran

AFAR Advisor

Why We Should All Aim to Be Perennial Travelers

Luxury travel advisor Jody Bear on memorable experiences, great hotels, and overcoming challenging times.

March 12, 2020 11:07 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

National Parks

How to Visit a National Park Without Actually Visiting a National Park

Get your fill of the sights and sounds of U.S. national parks even when you’re stuck at home because of coronavirus.

April 6, 2020 04:32 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

New Zealand Could Pull Off Bold Goal of Eliminating Coronavirus

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern put the country under strict lockdown in early March, and on Sunday, there was only one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in New Zealand.

April 27, 2020 01:22 PM

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Nick Perry

Travel for Good

Video: Designers and Distillers Get Creative During the Coronavirus Pandemic

They’ve retooled their production lines and are making the hand sanitizer and masks we all desperately need right now.

May 21, 2020 09:28 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Tips + News

The True Value of Luxury Travel Is Higher Than We Think

ILTM lends support to luxury travel ecosystem and travel advisors

April 28, 2020 12:02 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Italy’s Idea for Safer Air Travel: No Carry-On Luggage

Luggage on flights to, from, and within Italy now has to be checked to allow travelers to maintain a safe social distance.

July 9, 2020 11:55 AM

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Michelle Baran

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