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7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

Travel for Good

A Preview of the Learning AFAR Trip to Costa Rica

World of Hyatt, AFAR, and No Barriers USA are helping Chicago-area students experience life-changing travel this summer. Here’s a look at what’s in store!

June 19, 2017 03:03 PM

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World of Hyatt

The Future of Travel

Is America Ready for the Luxury Hostel?

Austin’s stylish Native Hostel combines dormitory asceticism with high-concept hedonism. And it works.

October 9, 2017 05:40 PM

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Mandy Ellis

Museums + Galleries

5 Must-See Museum Makeovers in the American West

These new or newly expanded museums are works of art all on their own.

August 9, 2016 10:41 AM

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Honora Shea

Air Travel News

Delta Tops List of Best U.S. Airlines for the First Time Since 2000

The 29th annual Airline Quality Rating ranks the major airlines in the United States based on mishandled baggage, consumer complaints, on-time performance, and involuntary denied boardings.

April 11, 2019 04:47 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Required Eating in St. Petersburg–Clearwater

From a seafood spot with a famous grouper sandwich to a taco joint and museum café, here’s where to eat in the Sunshine City.

August 3, 2020 03:21 PM

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Susan B. Barnes

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Three Expats on What It’s Actually Like to Live in Dubai

Three residents give us the local color.

February 16, 2017 12:26 PM

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Victoria Gomelsky

Epic Trips

Here’s Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Switzerland

Iconic Scenery is just the beginning of an amazing trip that begins with a flight aboard SWISS.

Sponsored by SWISS

Travel Inspiration

This Sleepy Valley in Tuscany Is Your Dream Italian Getaway

In the Serchio Valley, visitors can experience the Italy they’ve fantasized about—away from the tourists.

December 14, 2017 01:25 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Way to Carry a Sense of Home With You While Traveling

As a kid moving from one hotel to the next, AFAR deputy editor Jennifer Flowers found nourishment in family rituals. Here, she shares her secret for beating homesickness.

February 13, 2017 12:10 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Water Sports

The Remote Beach Town of Your Dreams Exists in Canada

When you pull into the Pacific coast town of Tofino, you leave behind the Canada you thought you knew.

January 30, 2015 05:49 PM

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Eva Holland

Air Travel News

Must-Read: Branson’s Good-Bye Letter to Virgin America

Sir Richard Branson’s eulogy for the beloved airline is full of heart—and a few surprising references.

March 24, 2017 01:01 PM

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Matt Villano

People

What It’s Really, Truly Like to Be a Flight Attendant

It’s more than a job—it’s a lifestyle.

May 28, 2015 04:16 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Health + Wellness

How to Soothe Your Tired, Achy Feet While Traveling

After hitting museums, hiking, biking, and touring, your feet deserve a mini spa treatment.

August 8, 2017 11:49 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Cities We Love

The Peninsula Beijing Unveils an Exclusive Cultural Program

Here are Peninsula Beijing’s new cultural programs that travelers can experience.

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