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The Emmy-winning actor wants fellow entrepreneurs to travel more. Here’s how she’s helping them get it done as the newest American Express ambassador.

June 10, 2025 12:38 PM

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Cat Sposato

Google Flights’ tools can help you avoid unexpected baggage fees.

Packing Tips + Gear

What Happens to Airlines’ Unclaimed Baggage?

If a suitcase gets lost on a flight, does it end up in luggage heaven? Sort of. Here’s what happens to the unclaimed bags that get left behind.

December 8, 2023 08:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

A bellman carries suitcases up a staircase at the Raffles OWO.

Spring 2024

It’s a Big Year for Hotels

AFAR’s cofounder and CEO, Greg Sullivan, reflects on how marquee hotels are increasingly becoming destinations themselves.

April 23, 2024 12:36 PM

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Greg Sullivan

A split image of United's new Airbus A321neo planes with the new, larger overhead bins on the left, and rows of seats from the back on the right

Air Travel News

New Snack Areas, Sleek Lighting, and Bigger Bins: A First Look at United’s Brand-New Planes

If you fly with United, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll get to experience the airline’s newly unveiled Airbus A321neo planes. Here’s what’s in store when you do.

December 5, 2023 04:34 PM

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Chris Dong

Outdoor Adventure

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Solo to a National Park

Come prepared to make the most of this type of solo adventure.

July 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

man sleeping sitting upright on a couch with the support of a Pluto Pod travel pillow

AFAR Approved

The Best Travel Gear AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2023

Here’s how these holy grail travel products changed our lives this year.

December 28, 2023 06:57 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

"Van Gogh's Cypresses" will be at the Metropolitan Museum of Art now through August 27, 2023.

Museums + Galleries

“The Starry Night” Moves to NYC’s Met for Once-in-a-Lifetime Van Gogh Exhibit

The Dutch painter’s masterpiece is taking a summer vacation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “Van Gogh’s Cypresses” exhibit.

May 22, 2023 06:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Where to Travel Next

6 Laid-Back Ways to Explore the Golden State of Luxury

From eco-friendly wellness retreats to Michelin-star farm-to-table dining, top travel advisors share how to travel in style in California a little differently.

Sponsored by Visit California

Destination Spotlight

Chicago’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

Chicago has some 77 neighborhoods, and numerous more sub-neighborhoods, each with its own charm. Explore a handful for a real insight into the third largest U.S. city.

July 1, 2022 05:01 PM

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Ari Bendersky

A beach with golden sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and moss-covered cliff beneath which sits a tunnel carved into the stone.

Visas + Passports

Do You Need a Passport to Go to Puerto Rico?

All you need to know about travel requirements to visit Puerto Rico.

January 8, 2025 03:12 AM

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Bailey Berg

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Midsection view of man giving tip to employee in hotel

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Should You Tip at an All-Inclusive Resort?

While tipping policies at a regular hotel have clear rules, the lines are sometimes blurred at all-inclusives.

July 11, 2024 09:27 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A stargazing lookout center on a lake at night in Voyageurs National Park, an International Dark Sky Park in Minnesota.

National Parks

The Ultimate Adventure Through Minnesota and Its National Park

From Voyageurs National Park to the North Shore of Lake Superior, get off the beaten path with this guide to Minnesota’s most stunning parks and scenic drives.

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