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Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.

U.S. Beaches

The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

June 25, 2024 08:54 AM

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Staff

Weekend Getaways

How This Catskills Hamlet Brings the Farm to the People

Just under 100 miles north of NYC, Accord is the ideal destination for those looking for a bucolic weekend getaway.

April 29, 2022 07:36 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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Air Travel News

Are Flights Still Being Canceled Following the Microsoft Outage?

Four days after a CrowdStrike software update crashed Microsoft computer systems, one airline is still struggling more than most.

July 23, 2024 03:39 PM

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Chris Dong

Tips + News

New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions

After starting out as an early COVID hot spot, the tri-state area is slowly reopening. Here’s what to know if you plan to visit.

April 8, 2021 05:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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Air Travel News

All Southwest Flights Were Temporarily Grounded Today—What Happened?

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide pause on all Southwest Airlines departures on Tuesday due to a “technical issue,” which the agency later lifted.

April 18, 2023 02:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s How Much and When You Should Tip When Traveling in Mexico

Tipping in Mexico is the best way to say “gracias” for stellar hospitality.

July 26, 2024 12:59 PM

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Meagan Drillinger

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Tips for Redeeming AmEx Membership Rewards Points for Top Value

Using the right transfer partners is the key to making your AmEx points go far.

July 15, 2023 09:42 AM

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Paul Rubio

Water Sports

The Surf Collective Making the Ocean a Friendlier Place for Everyone

Textured Waves strives to make the surf world more diverse and accessible for women of color.

June 8, 2022 12:17 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

These Airlines Are Now Offering Free Wi-Fi

A growing number of airlines are trialing free Wi-Fi on flights—for a limited time, at least.

May 6, 2022 03:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Destination Spotlight

See a Different Side of Puerto Rico, Thanks to United Voices by AFAR

From sipping warm coffee on a misty mountaintop to experiencing top-tier gastronomy and culture, let this AFAR-designed trip inspire your next adventure on the island.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico and written by Herson Guerrero

Aerial view of a section of the famous Las Vegas strip at sunset with the Bellagio hotel and its elaborate fountain in the foreground

According to a new ruling, hotels and vacation rentals will no longer be allowed to surprise guests with “junk fees” like resort fees and cleaning charges.

December 19, 2024 04:43 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Books

The Road Trip Memoir to Read Before You Take a Road Trip

Jarrar’s book has been dubbed an “anti–road trip” memoir, but that designation speaks volumes about what we consider an American travelogue—and who gets to write one.

May 6, 2021 01:22 PM

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Bani Amor

Air Travel News

United Is Bringing Back Proper In-Flight Snacks and Drinks

U.S. airlines all reduced their food and beverage service during the pandemic. Now, United is bringing some selections back—on select routes.

October 28, 2020 08:36 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Longreads

For Black Travelers, TikTok Is Today’s Version of the “Green Book”

Nearly a century after the “Green Book” and other Black travel publications emerged, their mission is still necessary—and their legacy lives on via TikTok and other social media.

July 16, 2024 08:32 AM

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Tamara J. Walker

A waterfall plunges off of a high cliff in Seljalandsfoss, Iceland, with a barren, green landscape all around

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