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The Best Cruise Lines You’ve Never Heard Of

From intimate polar expedition cruises to sailing the Caribbean on a clipper ship, these independent brands are changing the way we think about cruising.

February 8, 2022 04:34 PM

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Fran Golden

Beaches

20 of the Best Beaches—and Beach Resorts—in Costa Rica

With two distinctly different coasts and hundreds of beaches, this Central American country has a lot to offer for seaside adventures.

July 11, 2025 02:13 PM

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Jessie Beck

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Spring

If you like food, music, and art, now is the time to plan a trip to the Holy City.

March 15, 2019 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel for Good

Should We Put Away Our Phones When We Travel?

Phones are meant to help us connect, but they can also get in the way. One writer on traveling and allowing her phone to pick up the slack—as long as it’s to a point.

May 18, 2022 12:09 PM

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Kelly Dawson

Beaches

The Best Islands in Thailand

Dreaming of powdery sand, emerald-green water, and lush jungles? Look no further than these 10 transporting island escapes.

July 12, 2019 07:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Spring 2025

Surfing Isn’t out of Reach for Blind Travelers. Here’s How I Made it Happen in Hawai‘i

A blind traveler heads to Hawai‘i to catch some waves— and finds a memorable surfing partner in the process.

May 12, 2025 02:19 PM

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Ryan Knighton

Tips + News

Cyprus Will Pay Costs if Visitors Get Coronavirus on the Island

The government will pay for lodging, food, drink, and medication.

May 27, 2020 07:21 PM

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Menelaos Hadjicostis

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

cruise ship at twilight in Alaska with snow-capped mountains in the background and a little bird house above the water in the foreground

Ocean Cruises

Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings

A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”

August 15, 2023 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

10 Must-Visit Historical Places Around the World

History + Culture

12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World

If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.

March 7, 2024 08:22 AM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

These 14 new hotels area leading the way towards a more sustainable—and luxurious—future.

In the Magazine

The World’s Best New Hotels: 2022 Stay List

They’re lean, green hospitality machines—we unveil our list of the 14 best sustainable new hotels in the world.

August 2, 2022 02:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

PONANT’s <i>Le Lapérouse </i>will be the staging area for a solar eclipse party in the Timor Sea in 2023.<br/>

Cruise News

4 Stellar Cruises Where You Can Catch an Eclipse

Whether your bucket list includes a solar or lunar eclipse, these sailings deliver.

September 5, 2022 03:41 PM

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Bailey Berg

Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.

Fall 2023

How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean

AFAR hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her first surfing lesson, how Hawai‘i is taking big steps to protect its oceans, and what the state means to her.

November 14, 2023 01:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

COVID + Travel

Kauai Reinstating 14-Day Quarantine Requirement for Travelers

Starting December 2, Hawaii’s pretravel testing program will no longer apply for Kauai.

December 18, 2020 04:00 PM

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Michelle Baran

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