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The New Longest Flight in the World Is 20 Hours

The route, which will connect Sydney to London, is expected to launch in 2025.

May 10, 2023 08:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

The plan is to place one electric vehicle charging station roughly every 50 miles along interstate highways.

Construction of new EV charging locations across the country could begin by next spring.

September 27, 2022 03:37 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.

Packing Tips + Gear

7 Surprising Things in Afar Editors’ Carry-Ons

The sometimes-odd, always-useful things in our carry-ons

November 14, 2024 01:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Tips + News

Wondering Why It’s Taking So Long to Get Your Global Entry? We Have Some Answers.

After AFAR staffers recently reported longer-than-average wait times, we asked U.S. Customs and Border Protection what the holdup was.

October 31, 2019 07:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

The pool at Grand Hotel Fasano sits by the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.

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This Idyllic Italian Lake Is an Overlooked Alternative to Lake Como—Here’s Where to Stay

The neoclassical-style Grand Hotel Fasano on Italy’s Lake Garda offers a more laid-back alternative to flashy Lake Como.

May 14, 2025 12:21 PM

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Alia Akkam

Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, you’re not alone—so are more than 55 million other people. Here’s what to know before heading out.

October 25, 2024 12:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020

Turns out, some people are still planning holiday getaways with responsible travel in mind.

November 5, 2020 04:24 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

This suite designed by Andre Fu at the Emory Hotel features large gray seating, blond wood walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Everyone’s Talking About This New Hotel in London—Here’s Why

British luxury hotel group Maybourne has opened the Emory, London’s first all-suite hotel, next to Hyde Park.

May 30, 2024 01:30 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

cruise ship at twilight in Alaska with snow-capped mountains in the background and a little bird house above the water in the foreground

Ocean Cruises

Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings

A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”

August 15, 2023 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Road Trips

See 9 Stunning Frank Lloyd Wright Works on the New Great Wright Road Trip

Follow a four-day ramble through scenic western New York to see some of the American architect’s most impressive works.

August 27, 2021 04:38 PM

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Billie Cohen

Travelers wait to retrieve their bags after Southwest canceled their flights.

Air Travel News

Massive Southwest Cancellations Continue—What Went Wrong

The Department of Transportation is looking into why Southwest had such a disproportionately high rate of cancellations after last weekend’s severe winter storms.

December 27, 2022 01:02 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

History + Culture

How the Seychelles Is Preserving Its Cultural Legacy Through Dance

Recently recognized by UNESCO, the music and dances of moutya commemorate the Seychelles’ painful colonial past.

May 6, 2022 11:26 AM

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Anne Pinto-Rodrigues

COVID + Travel

Australia Is Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers This Month

It will have been about 704 days since the borders shut to defend against the COVID crisis—but who’s counting?

February 7, 2022 11:44 AM

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Rod McGuirk

The Rockley is just steps from the beach on Barbados and is lined with yellow lounge umbrellas.

Hotels

My Favorite New Caribbean Hotel Is Less Than 300 Steps From the Ocean—and Only Costs $223 a Night

A seasoned Caribbean traveler learns why the Rockley in Barbados is so much more than a beach getaway.

February 21, 2025 12:03 PM

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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon

Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

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This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

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