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Travel Better: How to Be a Better Traveler

How can we use the great pandemic pause to make sure our next adventure not only leads to personal fulfillment, but global wellness? Here, AFAR makes its travel pledges for 2021 and beyond.

January 6, 2021 09:12 AM

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Staff

Travel for Good

How Can We Be Better Travelers in Europe? Rick Steves Has the Answers.

Rick Steves, who releases his new “Europe Awaits” special on June 7, shares his vision for responsible travel to Europe on the other side of the pandemic.

May 26, 2021 03:13 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Weekend Getaways

12 of the Best Small-Town Weekend Getaways in Texas

Whether you’re looking for sandy beaches, a romantic escape, or an outdoor adventure, Texas has it all.

November 2, 2023 01:34 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Air Travel News

United Adds New Hawaii Flights From These U.S. Cities

It just got easier to get to the Hawaiian Islands this summer from the West Coast, Midwest, and East Coast.

February 12, 2021 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

5 Reasons We Want to Go to Mexico in 2025

New airports and highways will help travelers go deeper into the best of Mexico this year.

November 27, 2024 02:29 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Packing Tips + Gear

8 Free Airport Apps That Make Your Flight Less Stressful

Ever hear of Mobile Passport? FlightAware? Download these apps before your next flight—you can thank us later.

June 9, 2022 05:27 PM

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Udi Onyile

Natural Wonders

Another Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming in 2020—Here’s How to See It

During the celestial event next December 14, Chile and Argentina will be in the path of totality, and these are the trips you should take to experience it best.

December 12, 2019 08:41 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Those $49 fares out of Nevada’s Reno-Tahoe International Airport are a thing of a past.

Air Travel News

Regional Airline Aha! Has Shut Down

Less than one year after launching, the Nevada-based discount carrier halted operations after parent company ExpressJet filed for bankruptcy.

September 2, 2022 01:33 PM

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Pyramid Lake at Jasper National Park, Canada

Visas + Passports

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Canada?

Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit the United States’ northern neighbor.

June 22, 2023 04:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

Alaska Has the Biggest National Parks and Some of the Least Visited. Here’s How to See Them All.

Alaska has the four largest national parks in the U.S.—and four more. Here’s everything you need to know for a visit to these famous (and less famous) natural wonders.

June 3, 2024 01:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

Cycle to the harbor, pick up Scandi-chic clothing, and indulge in plenty of pastries.

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

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Lisa Abend

Traveler wearing headphones on an airplane

Air Travel News

United’s New Rule: If You Don’t Wear Headphones, You Could Be Banned

United Airlines recently updated its contract of carriage to make its policy regarding headphones very clear.

March 10, 2026 05:24 PM

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Chris Dong

Tips + News

This New Vacation Rental Service Is Changing the Game for Women Travelers

The invite-only, private rental club aims to create a safer travel experience for women.

January 24, 2020 06:20 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Islands

A First-Timer’s Guide to the Marquesas Islands

Tourism is relatively new to the Marquesas Islands, making it an ideal place for thoughtful travelers to explore.

February 3, 2022 06:24 PM

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Suzie Dundas

The Future of Travel

How Hospitality Has Changed

These developments are likely to outlast the pandemic.

August 18, 2021 10:28 AM

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Michelle Baran

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