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How to Deal With Seasickness on a Cruise

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent has been on dozens of cruises in her life. Despite being prone to seasickness, she has mostly avoided it with these remedies.

July 18, 2022 10:57 PM

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Fran Golden

Road Trips

These Epic Road Trips Don’t Require a Gas Station

These five EV drives are charged up with plenty of adventure.

June 26, 2023 08:53 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville

From hiking trails to dog-friendly restaurants and hotels, travel tips for dog parents on where to go and what to do in Asheville to make tails wag

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Erin McGrady

Chelsea Lounge's circular champagne bar in JFK's Terminal 8

Air Travel News

JFK’s New American Airlines and British Airways Lounges Are Now Open. Here’s What Travelers Can Expect.

A detailed look at the stunning co-located lounges that are accessible to qualifying American Airlines, British Airways, and oneworld Alliance customers.

December 1, 2022 08:24 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.

Festivals + Events

7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around

Come for the waterfalls and wildflowers; stay for the festivals and live music.

Sponsored by Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

An empty airplane seat row with rounded windows in the background

Air Travel News

There’s a Very Good Reason Airplanes Have Rounded Windows

As with every aspect of airplane design, oval windows are not just an aesthetic choice but one rooted in physics and engineering.

October 22, 2024 11:40 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

Why These Airport Lounges Are Revolutionizing Air Travel

United Polaris lounges are the new generation of airport lounges—and unlike anything you’ve experiened.

Sponsored by United Airlines

Beautiful port of Nafplio city in Greece with small boats, palm trees and Bourtzi castle on the water

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in July

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

April 1, 2026 09:58 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Roseate spoonbills at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

Where to Travel Next

Why Fort Myers Is an Epic Getaway for Outdoor Adventure

From island hopping and paddling to birdwatching and golfing, Southwest Florida is paradise for nature enthusiasts.

Sponsored by Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.

Where to Travel Next

A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit

Ahead of fall foliage season, New England’s got plenty going on this summer and autumn.

June 24, 2024 08:47 PM

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Miles Howard

The Boulder flatirons, a group of sandstone rock formations, at sunset

Outdoor Adventure

7 Great Things to Do in Boulder, Colorado

From hiking to see the Flatirons to catching a show at the Velvet Elk Lounge, here are some of the best things to do in Boulder, Colorado.

October 28, 2022 04:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

LGBTQ Travel

6 Safety Tips My Husband and I Learned Road-Tripping Across the U.S. as a Gay Couple

Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, know what to prepare and who to reach out to before you go.

June 3, 2025 11:59 AM

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Matt Kirouac

U.S. Beaches

The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands

Florida’s many beaches offer sand, surf, and salty breezes—plus a healthy dose of urban fun.

January 13, 2026 03:21 PM

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Terry Ward

Travel Tips + Etiquette

For Wheelchair Users, Air Travel Can Be a Nightmare—but It Doesn’t Have to Be

More should be done to accommodate disabled travelers in airports and on planes.

October 17, 2022 12:10 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Outdoor Adventure

How This Wyoming Town’s Artisans Are Continuing a Proud Handcrafting Heritage

From intricate leatherwork to hand-forged steel, the creative soul of the West lives on in Sheridan’s devoted craftspeople.

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