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Air Travel News

Don’t Even Think About Flying with a Samsung Galaxy Note7

It’s now classified in the same category as lighter fluid, anthrax, and radioactive uranium.

October 18, 2016 02:28 PM

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Matt Villano

Hotels

The Freehand Hotels Have Been Sold. Here’s Why This Is Awesome for Travelers.

Sydell Group founder Andrew Zobler is moving on from his popular brand of affordable design hotels to make room for some exciting new projects.

October 30, 2019 11:03 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

Beaches

5 Ways to Explore the Western Side of Hawaii’s Big Island

Relaxing on the beach is just one way to do a Hawaii vacation.

May 5, 2016 05:06 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Loyalty + Rewards

Hidden Boarding Pass Perks You Probably Never Knew Existed

You can score free ski tickets, free wine tastings, discounted museum tickets, and more. Who knew?

October 25, 2018 06:01 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Destination Spotlight

Is Tijuana Mexico’s New Capital of Cool?

Mexico’s most notorious tourist destination is reinventing itself—and it’s seriously cool.

February 21, 2017 01:45 PM

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Jackie Bryant

Restaurants + Cafés

A Chef’s Guide to Philadelphia

Celebrated Philly chef Mike Solomonov leads the way to his favorite hometown eats.

July 18, 2016 11:50 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Road Trips

Scotland Is Now Home to One of the World’s Best New Road Trips

Dramatic and desolate, the 516-mile North Coast 500 route in northern Scotland is the stuff of road-tripping dreams.

December 3, 2018 03:46 PM

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Emma John

Festivals + Events

Under-the-Radar Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans

From wine tasting to seeing the smaller parades, here’s how to get off the beaten path during Carnival.

February 15, 2017 07:12 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Museums + Galleries

You May Now Have to Pay Admission at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum if . . .

The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art may start enforcing a stricter admissions policy.

May 1, 2017 04:14 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM

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Lisa Abend

Where to Travel Next

The Rich, Cultural Heart of Minnesota May Just Surprise You

Experience an eclectic mix of cultures in Minnesota—from Native American landmarks to Scandi chic design stores.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota Tourism

Outdoor Adventure

The Nicaraguan Islands You’ll Never Want to Leave

On the verge of development, Las Isletas de Granada, Lake Nicaragua’s tranquil archipelago, has a get-here-before-the-rest-of-the-world-does feel.

June 12, 2017 06:30 PM

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Anna Vodicka

Small Ship Cruises

This Cruise Is Making Traditional Nordic Liquor on Its Maiden Voyage

The barrels of booze must cross the equator twice, according to tradition.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Food + Drink

The One Place You Need to Try Italy’s Special Sauce

For tried-and-true pesto, head to the ancient city of Genoa in Italy’s Liguria region.

December 13, 2017 05:44 PM

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Colman Andrews

Longreads

Rising Above Fear: Let’s Pack Our Bags and Keep Traveling

AFAR’s co-founder on why we should keep traveling in the wake of tragedy

December 9, 2015 03:36 PM

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Joseph Diaz

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