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Experiencing Luxury in the Wild on Silversea’s New Galápagos Ship

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent reviews the recently launched 100-passenger Silver Origin, which is bringing passengers to paradise in high style.

May 11, 2022 10:10 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

Natural Wonders

Pitcairn Is the Newest Dark Sky Reserve—and It’s Opening to Tourism in Time for This Summer’s Eclipse

New sailing options from Tahiti will finally offer travelers a way to experience the remote island, a newly designated astronomical reserve.

April 9, 2019 11:48 AM

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Brandon Presser

Festivals + Events

Dale Chihuly’s Seattle Hot Shop Is Opening for Rare Tours

Visitors have a chance to enter The Boathouse for the first Refract glass arts festival.

October 18, 2019 08:31 PM

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Sara Button

A view of buildings in downtown San Francisco as seen from a highpoint on a brick walk.

4 Days In

4 Days in San Francisco: Floating Parks, Parrot Spotting, and a Revitalized Hippie Neighborhood

There’s never been a more exciting time to dig into the drama of this storied city.

November 5, 2025 03:10 PM

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Erin Feher

Family Travel

New Avengers Campus, New Safety Protocols—What It’s Like to Visit Disneyland Right Now

A new Marvel realm arrives—just in time for an influx of new visitors.

June 2, 2021 11:13 PM

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Tim Chester

Small Ship Cruises

You Can Soon Sail to Both Poles in One Trip on a Luxury Yacht Cruise

When it comes to cruise bragging rights, there are a lot of impressive itineraries passengers can book. But sailing from Antarctica to the Arctic in one journey is hard to top.

April 18, 2019 11:41 AM

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Michelle Baran

Breeze Airways' "Nicest" class of service is the low-cost carrier's version of first class.

Air Travel News

Is It Worth Flying First or Premium Class on a Budget Airline? We Decided to Find Out

Low-cost carriers Breeze Airways and French Bee have their own versions of first and premium class seats at the front of the plane. We recently tested them out to see how they stack up.

February 24, 2023 04:15 PM

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Barbara Peterson

National Parks

Why a Trip to Zion National Park Is What Your Relationship Needs

A seasoned traveler and mother of two discovers the ultimate romantic getaway, not in Fiji or France, but in Utah.

June 13, 2018 11:24 AM

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Allison Gibson

Hiking + Cycling

The Best Hiking Boots and Shoes for Women

Whether you’re setting out for 1 mile or 10, these adventure-ready shoes and boots will keep your feet happy.

June 25, 2020 02:35 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Canada

From castle-like mountain resorts to rain forest retreats, these are the hotels in Canada to book right now.

August 25, 2023 02:59 PM

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Aislyn Greene

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Cruise Lines in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

Our readers celebrate the cruise lines that held their loyalty through the ups and downs of a pandemic-strained year.

December 2, 2020 02:18 PM

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Staff

Art + Architecture

Why Macao Is the Hidden Gem You Need to See Next

With fascinating history and art, multicultural cuisine, and several new hotels, this bustling city in Asia makes for a rewarding dream trip.

Sponsored by Macao Government Tourism Office

Bird's eye view of surfers walking along a coastline

What’s New In...

Where to Travel in Australia Right Now: The Best New Openings by Region

In February 2022, Australia (finally!) reopened its borders. Here’s where to eat, play, drink, and stay in country’s many states and territories.

February 23, 2022 03:51 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

When Natural Disasters Strike During COVID, Where Can People Safely Go?

As wildfires rage throughout the West, evacuees are challenged to find safe refuge amid the coronavirus pandemic.

September 11, 2020 08:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

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