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17 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Going on a Galápagos Cruise

From tips on when to go to exactly how much sunscreen you’ll need to pack—here’s what you need to know before taking an expedition cruise to the Galápagos Islands.

August 5, 2019 05:18 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

All Major U.S. Airlines Are Now Requiring Passengers to Wear Face Masks

JetBlue, American, Delta, United, and Southwest are all making it mandatory for customers to wear a face covering.

May 1, 2020 07:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Restaurants + Cafés

There’s a New Cheese Conveyor Belt Restaurant in London and It’s Spectacular

The new restaurant offers 25 different British varieties under constant rotation. AFAR visited to sample the cheeses.

September 10, 2019 05:51 PM

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Lottie Gross

Hotels

Inside the TWA Hotel, JFK’s Formerly Abandoned Midcentury Terminal

Here’s what it’s like to stay at the TWA Hotel, which welcomed its first guests on May 15.

June 18, 2019 05:56 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Ocean Cruises

Explore Europe on Board This Rejuvenating New Ship

The launch of Seabourn Ovation is taking luxury sailing to new heights.

Sponsored by Seabourn

History + Culture

Hands Down, This Is the Coolest New Bridge in Vietnam

You could say that the designers behind Vietnam’s viral pedestrian bridge truly deserve a round of applause.

August 1, 2018 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking + Cycling

Why Do People Climb Mount Everest? These Riveting Stories Explain the Fascination

These 6 essential reads explore the reasons behind summiting the world’s highest mountain.

May 28, 2019 07:52 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Books

Our Favorite Independent Bookstores in California

From iconic venues like City Lights in San Francisco to community gathering spots for food-obsessed readers, this list covers some of our top bookstores in the state.

October 15, 2020 03:11 PM

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Staff

Epic Trips

What It’s Like to Feel Truly Secluded at Indonesia’s Bawah Reserve

It takes hours and multiple modes of transportation to reach this remote private island resort, but Bawah is a refuge that’s truly worth the effort.

February 26, 2019 08:24 PM

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Carey Jones

Sponsored by Quark Expeditions

Family Travel

Chicago’s 9 Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants

Dine in style with the littles at these Windy City eateries that cater to kids, too.

February 26, 2019 11:20 AM

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Nicole Schnitzler

AFAR Advisor

Checking In: California’s Post Ranch Inn Continues to Innovate

Owner Mike Freed on why his hotel is one of the best in the world, how it has pioneered luxury sustainability, and his favorite room.

June 4, 2021 11:23 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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

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