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Free-Diving in Turks and Caicos Taught Me to Breathe, Not Just Hold My Breath

On the world’s most serene beaches, learning to dive without oxygen tanks becomes a meditation underwater and above land.

November 6, 2025 12:29 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Hiking + Cycling

This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds

The Via Alpina trail spans eight European countries, and Switzerland’s section is a hut-to-hut dream.

October 31, 2025 12:56 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Hotels

Traveling Smarter: UNESCO Asks the Hotel Industry to Step Up

A collaboration between the U.N. organization and Expedia aims to improve sustainability at hotels.

March 29, 2022 01:55 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Books

Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship

Eager to get back on a ship? While we wait for the cruising seas to calm, get your fill of ocean adventures through these 8 novels and nonfiction books.

May 3, 2021 03:14 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne

Krug Champagne has teamed with the luxury retreat Blackberry Farm to make Smoky Mountain summer evenings even sweeter.

May 30, 2019 10:13 AM

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Ann Shields

Other

California’s Most Exciting Arts Scene Is Hiding in Laguna Beach

Originally founded as an arts colony, Laguna Beach continues to draw art lovers with its many galleries, museums, festivals, and public artworks.

October 30, 2019 03:02 PM

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Stacey Leasca

Trending News

The Advent of a New “Traveling Class”

A new study reports that international travel is on the rise.

June 14, 2016 12:48 PM

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Matt Villano

Books

6 Lessons Pico Iyer Has Learned From Living in Japan

In his new book, the famed travel writer reflects on the details of daily life in his adopted home country and shares some of his insights with AFAR.

November 14, 2019 03:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Hotels

In This Coastal Japanese Airbnb, Guests Are Given a Bed—and a Mystery to Solve

In a town in the Wakayama Prefecture, popular for hiking on the Kumano Kodo trail, this Airbnb invites guests to be immersed in a gripping mystery novel.

January 18, 2024 03:47 PM

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Jessie Beck

Astrotourism

The First Luxury Hotel in Space Will Take Your Money Now

Aurora Station plans to go into orbit in 2021 and host immersive trips beginning in 2022. The startup behind it is already taking deposits.

April 10, 2018 04:27 PM

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Sarah Buder

Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.

Destination Spotlight

I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other

Whether you want chic-with-shopping or hidden and tranquil, there’s a sublime Italian beach town for every need.

September 8, 2025 08:56 PM

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Erica Firpo

Texas

Overview

May 28, 2025 09:08 PM

Air Travel News

The Most Mysterious Airline Fare Class, Explained

Who’s booking these full-fare, flexible economy tickets—and should you ever book one?

August 10, 2017 01:26 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Food + Drink

A Visit to One of Scotland’s Last Family-Owned Whisky Distilleries

The bucolic Speyside region is home to Glenfiddich, where Scotch whisky is a story of water and wood, patience and people.

March 31, 2020 12:41 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Travel Tips + Etiquette

For Your Pranking Inspiration: April Fools’ Day Traditions From 9 Countries

From Iran to Scotland, here’s how 9 different countries celebrate April Fools’ Day.

March 29, 2018 07:29 PM

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Audrey Bruno

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