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These 15 Women Are Changing The Way We Travel

From creating resources for deaf travelers to starting surf collectives for people of color, these women are challenging—and shaping—the ways we move through the world.

March 08, 2023 04:14 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

You Can Stay Overnight at Ted Lasso’s Favorite Pub—Here’s How

In honor of the third season of the hit Apple TV+ show—out March 15—Airbnb is launching a very special overnight stay for a few lucky fans.

March 08, 2023 03:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sunset over the colonial coastal city of Cartegena, Colombia

Cruise News

First-Ever Luxury River Cruises to Set Sail on Colombia’s Magdalena River

AmaWaterways will be the first and only cruise line sailing this inland waterway of Colombia when the journeys launch in 2024.

March 07, 2023 07:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Cape Town in South Africa is just one of the destinations on Contiki's Garden Route tour.

From hiking in Norway to learning about Indigenous culture in the Dakotas, these are the new trips we’ve got our eye on for this year.

March 07, 2023 03:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Photograph Wildlife, According to a Safari Guide

Knowing the fundamentals of your camera and shooting at the right time of day can help yield some professional-level images.

March 07, 2023 03:17 PM

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Bailey Berg

Gulf State Pier, the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

5 Ways Alabama’s Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Reward Nature Lovers

Home to one of the nation’s largest artificial reef systems and a maze of hiking trails, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach offer a dreamy outdoor escape.

Sponsored by Alabama’s Beaches

Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Playa Viva in Juluchuca, Mexico

This resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast just became a certified B Corporation for its environmentally and socially responsible hospitality.

February 27, 2023 06:15 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Travel for Good

3 Island Experiences That Are Good for You and the Environment

Explore some of the world’s most breathtaking islands—without putting them in harm’s way.

February 24, 2023 05:56 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

traveler packing and getting ready for a trip

Air Travel News

Why Booking Directly With Airlines Can Be More Expensive

Airlines recently have ramped up efforts to drive revenue from add-on fees.

February 23, 2023 12:30 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Monoliths of Ile Nue de Mingan at sunset, Quebec

National Parks

6 Underrated National Parks in Canada You Should Visit in 2023

They may not be as renowned as Banff, but they’re still out-of-this-world magnificent.

February 22, 2023 05:57 PM

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Nick Hilden

Where to Travel Next

How to Enjoy a Once-in-a-Lifetime Family Vacation in Arizona

Bond with your loved ones while exploring the great outdoors in the Grand Canyon State.

Sponsored by Visit Arizona

Air Travel News

Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.

Several operators are choosing to focus on sustainable fuels, but quality offsets can still play a valuable role in tackling climate change.

February 16, 2023 05:46 PM

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Emily Nyrop

Solo Travel

One Solo Trip This Year Will Help Ease Loneliness

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

February 14, 2023 05:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

February 13, 2023 05:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Arrival pavilion at Ani Private Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Travel for Good

How to Support Local Artists on Your Next Caribbean Getaway

Àni Art Academies offer full-tuition training for fledgling local artists in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

February 13, 2023 05:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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