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Away’s New Limited-Edition Luggage Collection Will Make Your Holiday Travels Merry and Bright

You can shop the suitcase company’s hard-shell bags in six new colors, as well as its first-ever line of travel jewelry cases and passport holders.

November 13, 2019 12:23 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

Google Maps Is Making Travel More Accessible for Wheelchair Users

The platform is adding wheelchair-accessible navigation options for transit routes in six major cities.

March 19, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Outdoor Adventure

Storm Tourism Is Surging—and Vancouver Island Is Leading the Charge

British Columbia’s wild winter weather makes it the epicenter of a growing travel trend.

September 23, 2025 10:10 AM

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Alexandra Marvar

Ocean Cruises

The AFAR Guide to Cruising

It’s the dawn of a new era in cruising.

January 15, 2020 09:24 AM

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Staff

A suite onboard the Venice-Simplon-Orient-Express, a Belmond Train, with a sofa and small dining table with food and champagne on it in the foreground and a double bed in the background and walls decked out with ornate wood details

Train Travel

What It’s Like to Travel on Europe’s Most Glamorous Train

On a Venice Simplon-Orient-Express rail journey from Italy to France, guests experience slow, intentional travel in all its glory on classic Art Deco train cars.

May 8, 2026 12:45 PM

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Erica Firpo

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

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Sara Button

Hotels

10 Bohemian Jungle Getaways for Free Spirits

From a glampsite in Bali to Pablo Escobar’s former beach retreat, these lush getaways will charm you with their rustic, laid-back vibes.

March 30, 2018 04:26 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Tips + News

Nepal Reopens to Adventure Travelers

Mountaineers and trekkers who agree to quarantine for a week at a hotel in Kathmandu—among many other restrictions—are now welcome back to Nepal.

November 4, 2020 02:20 PM

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Binaj Gurubacharya

Bars + Nightlife

What to Drink, Where to Drink It: A Worldwide Guide to Summer Cocktails

Consider this your worldwide summer cocktail guide.

May 11, 2018 02:05 PM

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Sarah Baird

Hotels

Here’s What the Future of Glamping Looks Like

Across the US, companies are ramping up the glamping game. Here’s where to stay when you want the great outdoors, creature comforts, and next-level hospitality all rolled into one.

April 30, 2018 04:07 PM

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Sara Button

Packing Tips + Gear

Here’s How Your Beloved Le Creuset Pot Was Made

Take a peek at how the world’s most iconic cookware is forged in France.

July 29, 2016 06:38 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Air Travel News

Sky-High Style: How Flight Attendant Uniforms Are Evolving

Airlines around the globe are rethinking flight attendant uniforms—the results are a sign of the times.

April 24, 2019 10:33 AM

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Elaine Glusac

Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.

History + Culture

Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage

Poet laureate Glenis Redmond reveals the city’s best spots for dancing—and shares her tips on how to enjoy the city’s thriving literary and performing arts scenes.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

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