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Sail Away: 8 Books That Will Turn Your Couch Into a Cruise Ship

Eager to get back on a ship? While we wait for the cruising seas to calm, get your fill of ocean adventures through these 8 novels and nonfiction books.

May 3, 2021 03:14 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Flight attendant pouring coffee into a paper cup on an airplane

Air Travel News

Another Major U.S. Airline Is Doing Away with Plastic Cups

Wine in a paper cup? Delta has vowed to replace its plastic cups with cups that are compostable and recyclable as airlines move toward a cleaner, greener future.

December 26, 2023 10:26 AM

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Bailey Berg

Spring 2022

After COVID Restrictions, Cruises Are Back and Looking Toward the Future

Emerging from the pandemic pause, cruise companies are newly focused on health, sustainability, and the wellbeing of local communities.

April 27, 2022 01:42 PM

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Fran Golden

Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.

Packing Tips + Gear

7 Surprising Things in Afar Editors’ Carry-Ons

The sometimes-odd, always-useful things in our carry-ons

November 14, 2024 01:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Minnewaska Park in New York, cliffs and water

Weekend Getaways

10 Weekend Getaways From NYC for Lobster Rolls, Contemporary Art, and Fall Foliage

Getting out of the city is a breath of fresh air; here’s where to go by train, bus, or car.

October 2, 2025 02:20 AM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Are Lots of People Coughing on Your Flight? Stay Healthy With These Face Masks That Are Perfect for Travel

Face masks remain a smart way to protect against the flu and other viruses. Here are some of our favorite protective face masks for travel.

January 7, 2026 11:52 AM

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Michelle Baran

International Beaches

I’ve Lived in the Caribbean for 8 Years, and These Are My Absolute Favorite Beaches

As a travel writer, I have spent time in stunning places all over the world—but I haven’t found any region that rivals the Caribbean.

November 7, 2024 09:54 AM

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Amy Gordon

A rendering of what Hurtigruten's ship with solar powered sails would look like.

Cruise News

Could an Electric Ship With Solar Sails Be the Future of Cruising?

The prototype for the new high-tech, zero-emissions ship was recently unveiled.

October 12, 2023 07:27 AM

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Bailey Berg

Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport featuring a row of red velvet chairs lining a counter with some two-top dining tables, photos on the walls and plants accenting the art-deco style space

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Just Announced 5 New Upscale Lounges Opening at These U.S. Airports

Select cardholders are gaining access to some exciting new spaces at major hubs across the country.

November 25, 2024 01:44 PM

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Bailey Berg

A bed with a teal blue plush headboard and foot bench in a hotel room. to the side is part of a 737 airplane that is fitted inside the suite of Corendon Amsterdam New-West hotel

Air Travel News

A Hotel Suite With an Airplane Inside, and 4 Other Aviation-Themed Hotels

A Boeing 737-800 is the main draw of the 1,200-square-foot suite at the Corendon Amsterdam New-West, and the whole room has been recently refurbished to be even cooler.

October 23, 2024 08:00 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

In January, East Coasters can fly to Los Angeles for less than $200.

Air Travel News

January Flight Deals That Cost Less Than $200 Round Trip

Several big-name airlines are offering nonstop flights between U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles.

November 30, 2022 06:01 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

COVID + Travel

Should I Get a COVID-19 Booster Before I Travel?

Infectious disease experts weigh in on who should get a vaccine booster and whether the extra shot is a good idea for travel and family gatherings.

October 8, 2021 03:06 PM

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Michelle Baran

A collage of the front half of an airplane flying in the sky, lined up perfectly with the back half of a shark's tail swimming through the water.

Sustainable Travel

This Airline Strives to Make Flying More Eco-Friendly

The Lufthansa Group is cutting CO₂ emissions through fleet modernization, Green Fares, and sustainable fuels.

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