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9 Unique Ways to Visit Alaska This Summer

Many cruises may be on hold, but from train journeys to cycling trips, beautiful lodges to intimate expedition vessels, there are still ample ways to explore the Last Frontier this year.

April 30, 2021 03:36 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Travel Insiders

World’s Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Cruise Ship Captain

We chat with the first American female captain of a megaship and learn how she started out, what it’s like to live on a cruise ship, and the most interesting day she’s ever had at sea.

April 4, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

History + Culture

10 Places to Sleep Like a Maharajah in India

The doors to these renovated palaces are open

August 12, 2016 06:46 PM

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Lisa Trottier

Here's Why This European Airline Will Surprise You

Air Travel News

Why You Should Fly on SWISS Airlines

From onboard comfort to luxurious lounges, SWISS can take you around the world in style.

Sponsored by SWISS

Hotels

10 Hotels Offering Over-the-Top Experiences for Royal Wedding Fanatics

Didn’t make the guest list? (We didn’t either.) You can still get in on the fun with these royal wedding weekend hotel packages in the U.S. and the U.K.

April 11, 2018 04:25 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Cities We Love

These 5 Artists and Makers Have Completely Remade Detroit

Craft, design, and a do-it-all spirit are fueling Detroit’s rebirth. Meet the creatives ushering in a new era for the Motor City.

August 5, 2016 02:31 PM

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Joshua M. Bernstein

UNESCO World Heritage

Cuba’s Off-the-Beaten Path Spot You Need to See

Untouched rainforest, low-key beaches, and delicious indigenous food await.

July 29, 2016 07:32 PM

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Danielle Walsh

History + Culture

The Singular Beauty of Mongolia Through a Photographer’s Eyes

Photographer Frédéric Lagrange shares images and stories from years of traveling to the world’s most sparsely populated country—one of the last places where nomadic life still exists.

October 18, 2018 05:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Loyalty + Rewards

There’s Still Time to Get (or Keep) Elite Status—Here’s How

Our points and miles expert shares tips for eking out those last-minute elite qualifying miles before December 31.

December 5, 2017 05:25 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Hotels

Want a Local’s Perspective on a New City? Spend a Night at These Hotels

As he leads the expansion of the Andaz hotel brand, Jonathan Frolich offers guests the local connection—and comfort—they crave.

October 31, 2016 08:50 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

People

This Woman Is About to Visit Every Single Country in the World

Cassie de Pecol will become the youngest person ever to do it—and it will only have taken her two years.

November 4, 2016 01:26 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Insiders

How to Travel More, According to an AFAR Ambassador

Plus how she got started in travel blogging, her Instagram obsessions, and how she stays curious about her own city

October 4, 2016 12:21 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

How to Have the Most Relaxing Day in Mexico City

Cities We Love

How to Spend an Afternoon in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood

Where to dial back the hustle and bustle of Mexico’s capital

February 18, 2016 07:22 PM

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Sarah Baird

History + Culture

Australia’s Best Aboriginal Tours

Explore Australia’s natural offerings, learn how to play the didgeridoo, and—most importantly—learn about this indigenous culture.

February 3, 2017 04:19 PM

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Sue Gough Henley

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