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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

Epic Trips

An Amazing Journey Around the World

How TCS World Travel’s private jet expedition won the AFAR 2018 Travelers’ Choice Award for “Best Over-the-Top Experience”

Sponsored by TCS World Travel

Travel for Good

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

U.S. Beaches

Best Beaches Near Orlando

When you’re ready to press pause on the theme parks, these laid-back Florida beaches near Orlando make for an ideal day away.

August 22, 2019 07:55 PM

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Terry Ward

Other

The Essential Guide to Nova Scotia

Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, untouched nature, and culinary trails lined with lobster in this coastal Canadian province.

February 19, 2020 10:32 AM

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Renee Suen

How to Take a Caribbean-Inspired Trip Without Leaving the U.S.

Hotels

7 Best Hotels in the Florida Keys to Book For Your Next Getaway

These Florida Keys hotels are blessed with warm sunshine, fresh seafood, and stellar beaches—and are the perfect passport-free alternative to the Caribbean.

January 23, 2019 06:40 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Travel for Good

Ethical Travel Is Hard to Get Right: Here Are 5 Questions You Need to Consider

We certainly mean well when we buy carbon offsets or volunteer at overseas orphanages. But are we actually making a positive impact? Five ethicists confront the tough questions.

April 2, 2019 04:47 PM

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Anna Vodicka

Epic Trips

Antarctica for Polar Explorers Who Might Not Be So Tough After All

An unlikely adventurer asks: Do you have to struggle to truly understand Antarctica?

October 7, 2019 04:22 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Hotels

The Stay List 2019

Our top picks for the best new hotels in the world.

April 14, 2019 08:21 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Travel Deeper in the Riviera Maya

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s Mayan side by exploring ancient sites beyond Tulum, seeking out adventures in Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, and sampling traditional recipes.

January 22, 2018 03:30 PM

Save Me From Myself! A Travel Lover’s Guide to Staying Sane When You’re Stuck at Home

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Save Me From Myself! A Traveler’s Guide to Staying Sane When Stuck at Home

We know you’re looking for 18 ways to cope with coronavirus quarantine–Netflix alone can grow old quickly.

March 26, 2020 12:00 PM

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Staff

National Parks

Thailand Will Close Many National Parks This Season

It’s all because of an admirable conservation effort.

June 2, 2017 12:11 PM

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Matt Villano

National Parks

Pristine Powder and Fields of Flowers: A Seasonal Guide to Banff and Jasper

Selecting the time of year that suits the kind of traveler you are will make your trip to the Canadian Rockies nothing short of epic.

June 11, 2019 04:02 PM

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Carolina Novotny

Travel Insiders

World’s Coolest Travel Jobs: What It’s Like to Be a Cruise Ship Captain

We chat with the first American female captain of a megaship and learn how she started out, what it’s like to live on a cruise ship, and the most interesting day she’s ever had at sea.

April 4, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Natural Wonders

Here’s Where You Can Swim With Humpback Whales This Summer

Western Australia is embracing this unique experience.

July 17, 2017 11:50 AM

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Matt Villano

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