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Where Are All the Black Women Pilots?

Nearly a century after Bessie Coleman first took to the skies, Black women remain a rarity in the cockpit.

February 20, 2020 11:33 AM

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Syreeta McFadden

Air Travel News

In Los Angeles, the Pan Am Experience Evokes Air Travel’s Glamorous Age

With cinematic panache, aviation-themed movie studio Air Hollywood recreates flying as it used to be.

September 27, 2017 09:47 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Cities We Love

Fly Nonstop to Belfast, the Dynamic Capital of Northern Ireland

With cutting-edge modern restaurants, Titanic sightseeing, and an engaging cultural scene, Belfast ranks among Europe’s most appealing destinations.

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Cities We Love

New NYC Ferry Service Connects Tourists with Vibrant Local Beach

The Rockaways were once a long, long subway ride away. Not anymore

May 4, 2017 07:52 PM

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Matt Villano

Safari

This Is Africa’s Wildest Ride

Once you get past the rapids, a whitewater rafting trip down the Zambezi River becomes a rugged, floating safari.

August 8, 2017 11:47 AM

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Sarah Theeboom

Art + Culture

10 California Wineries That Pair Sips With Concerts

Is there a dreamier setting for a concert than amid vines and endless wine?

August 2, 2017 12:20 PM

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Tamara Palmer

COVID + Travel

These U.S. and International Airports Have COVID-19 Testing Facilities

Where you can get tested before takeoff or after landing.

December 15, 2020 04:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Family Travel

An Adventure Playground Opens on NYC’s Governors Island

A summer spot for free play and exploration

May 31, 2016 08:26 PM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

Everything You’ve Always Wondered About Flying, Answered

From the dangers of turbulence to the importance of “airplane mode,” here are the answers to everything you’ve been wondering about flying.

July 3, 2018 03:10 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

National Parks

California’s Best National Parks and Monuments

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the world.

July 29, 2019 07:36 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Where to Go in Winter

Six Ways to Take Advantage of New England’s Mild Winter

The lack of snow makes way for some great winter sightseeing.

February 16, 2016 06:16 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

People

Filson’s Creative Director on His Favorite Things to Do in the Pacific Northwest

From his favorite outdoor activities to his must-have gear

October 14, 2016 10:59 AM

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Jennifer Lee

History + Culture

Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly

From the Eiffel Tower to the Taj Mahal

April 5, 2017 11:56 AM

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Kristan Schiller

Outdoor Adventure

Why Winging It Behind the Wheel Is the Best Way to See Sweden

With paper map and film camera in hand, an AFAR editor discovers the benefits of a tech-free road trip from Stockholm to Gothenburg.

February 14, 2018 02:35 PM

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Aislyn Greene

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

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