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Brazil Delays Start Date of New Visa Requirement for U.S. Travelers

U.S. citizens won’t need to obtain a visa for leisure or business travel to Brazil until 2025. Here’s what to know about the forthcoming visa requirement.

April 23, 2024 07:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

National Parks

7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing

From jaw-dropping mountains and canyons to fossils and sand dunes, here’s where to soak in the Centennial State’s protected natural wonders.

May 22, 2026 12:29 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Know if Your Loved Ones Are Safe During a Crisis

During a disaster, the first thing we often think of is whether we have friends or family in the impacted destination—and how we can get in touch with them, fast.

October 1, 2024 12:22 PM

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Michelle Baran

Videos

We Sent a New York City Slicker to a Wyoming Dude Ranch [VIDEO]

See what it’s like to spend a week on a Dude Ranch.

June 27, 2024 01:39 PM

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Tiana Attride

Tarcoles, a small fishing village
on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

July 8, 2025 05:08 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Open suitcase filled with folded clothes against a striped carpet.

Packing Tips + Gear

19 Travel Packing Tips From Frequent Travelers

Use these tips from Afar staff and other travel experts to pack more efficiently and stay organized on the road.

March 17, 2025 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

red cabin overlooking the water with no one around

Health + Wellness

The Tiny Canadian Town That Only Hosts One Traveler at a Time

In Conche, Newfoundland, connection to self—and community—is paramount.

January 14, 2025 09:11 AM

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Maryam Siddiqi

Maker Exchange is a one-stop shop for shopping, gallery-hopping, dining, caffeine, and community events.

Style + Design

Shop Local in Knoxville, America’s First Maker City

Meet the artisans, tour working studios, and shop locally made goods in Knoxville, a city built on craftsmanship and creativity.

This is the current situation in Florida for residents and visitors after back-to-back hurricanes—including which areas are still in recovery and which are open for travelers.

October 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Terry Ward

Family Travel

I’ve Spent Many Happy Summers With My Kids in the Florida Keys. These Are the Best Outdoor Adventures.

Encounter sea turtles, paddle through mangrove mazes, and snorkel in a marine sanctuary on Marathon.

November 15, 2024 04:08 PM

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Terry Ward

Drone image of Roatán island in Honduras, featuring a beach lined coastline with lush vegetation inland and numerous sailboats docked in the turquoise water

Air Travel News

JetBlue Just Made Summer More Interesting With 16 New Flight Routes

The routes across North and Central America include five entirely new destinations for the airline.

January 22, 2025 05:18 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Culture

The 16 Best Travel Movies for Inspiring Wanderlust

These comedies, biopics, documentaries, and adventure films made us want to book a flight.

February 19, 2025 09:41 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Packing Tips + Gear

The Afar Gift Guide

What to buy the travelers in your life this year.

November 12, 2025 06:32 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

kayakers enjoying summer heat on Lady Bird Lake with crowds of people below on the water Austin Texas USA downtown skyline cityscape at sunset 2019

Outdoor Adventure

I’ve Been a Kayak Guide for 27 Years—Here’s Why It’s the Best Way to See a Big City

Tour these U.S. cities by kayak for a fresh perspective.

March 20, 2025 10:54 AM

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Jill K. Robinson

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