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Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM
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Karen Catchpole
Road Trips

A Mother-Daughter Road Trip up the California Coast

Here’s how one writer took her mom on a multi-day, 963-mile trip before Christmas.

November 4, 2016 09:11 AM
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Jenny Miller
Ocean Cruises

7 Rules for Surviving a Cruise With Your Mother

A Baltic Sea voyage on Viking Cruises proves just the ticket to satisfy both our 30-something writer and her baby-boomer mom.

November 6, 2018 05:18 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Weekend Getaways

5 Affordable Summer Getaways in the United States

Check out these stylish warm-weather retreats around the country. (Bonus: All are less than $220 a night.)

July 7, 2017 05:59 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Restaurants + Cafés

AFAR Staffers’ Insider Tips on the Best Ways to Eat Abroad

How to taste the finest flavors the world has to offer.

October 17, 2016 03:08 PM
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Sarah Buder
Beaches

5 Ways Belize Is the Reset You Need

Still waiting for that “new year, new you” feeling to kick in? Belize might be just the fuel you need.

January 20, 2017 11:32 AM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Hotels

2017’s Hottest Ski Hotels

Don’t miss these new and newly renovated hotels when you hit the slopes this year.

December 7, 2016 07:57 PM
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Alex Pasquariello
Travel for Good

The Most Heart-Warming Help We’ve Ever Received from a Stranger Abroad

AFAR staffers share their accounts of varying acts of kindness and humanity they’ve experienced from strangers around the world.

November 15, 2016 03:19 PM
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Sarah Buder
Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad

From Japan to Iceland, we’ve got you covered on spa etiquette.

March 3, 2017 01:59 PM
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Chris Ciolli
Hotels

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

Is Chicago the Coolest Hotel City in America?

September 16, 2015 07:26 PM
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Jen Murphy
Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find Great, Affordable Food in Melbourne, Australia

The best eats in Melbourne also happen to be the cheapest.

February 19, 2016 07:16 PM
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Max Bonem
Other

How to Survive (and Thrive) during Your First 24 Hours in a New City

How to Survive (and Thrive) during Your First 24 Hours in a New City

June 9, 2015 11:15 AM
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Jessica Padykula
Epic Trips

The Truth I Learned From Taking a Gap Year Abroad

An AFAR editor shares the perspectives she gained on a long-term backpacking trip through Latin America.

December 2, 2016 06:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
History + Culture

A Practical Guide to Exploring One of the Best Temple Parks in the World

Before you set off to Angkor Wat, use this guide to plan your trip.

November 20, 2015 02:37 PM
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Max Bonem
Water Sports

The 7 Best Places to Get Certified to Scuba Dive

Scuba diving is a great way to see the world. Here’s how to get started

February 18, 2016 04:49 PM
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Andrew Evans

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