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Tips to take the sting out of 50 percent higher car rental prices.

August 24, 2022 01:21 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Weekend Getaways

Local Getaways: The Catskills Are Calling

Where beautiful hikes and an incredible food and beer scene can soothe even the most savage urbanite.

October 8, 2020 05:09 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cruise

The “Secret” Cruises That Will Bring You to Off-the-Beaten-Path Ports

These unique adventures on the high seas aren’t heavily promoted and tend to attract fewer and more experienced travelers. Here’s everything you need to know about repositioning cruises.

December 10, 2025 05:30 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Small Ship Cruises

What It’s Like to Return to the Caribbean on a Cruise Ship

When AFAR’s special cruise correspondent got back out on the open water for the first time since the start of the pandemic, things didn’t go quite as planned.

July 19, 2021 06:41 PM

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Fran Golden

Left: Quidi Vidi, St. John's, NL, Canada; right: Close-up of a woman knitting with red yarn using wooden needles in a warm indoor setting

Outdoor Adventure

Hiking Meets Hygge: Welcome to Adventure Knitting

Explore the ends of the earth—with yarn and needles in hand.

June 2, 2026 01:49 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

People walking around New York's jFK airport with a Christmas tree in the middle of the walkway

Air Travel News

Thanksgiving is The Busiest Day of the Year for Travel, But These Dates Also Top The List

The holidays often bring some of the most congested days at the country’s airports and on the roads. Here’s what AAA and TSA predict.

November 24, 2025 05:58 PM

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Michelle Baran

Kayaking in Kawela Bay<b> </b>is one of the many experiences offered by The Ritz-Carlton’s resorts on Oʻahu and Maui.

Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Resorts Highlight a More Local Experience

From outrigger canoeing to cultural workshops, these resorts offer families hands-on experiences that go beyond ordinary vacations.

Sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton

Air Travel News

Lufthansa Is Adding These New North America Routes for 2024

The German airline is growing its footprint across the USA.

September 19, 2023 07:51 AM

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Bailey Berg

National Landing presents Pride Happy Hour at Freddie’s Beach Bar on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Arlington. (Asico Photo)

LGBTQ Travel

Why You Should Visit This Queer Military Bar Created During a Time of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’

Broadcast as “straight-friendly,” Freddie’s Beach Bar has long provided safe refuge in the D.C. area.

June 12, 2026 09:56 AM

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Katie Chang

A christmas market lit up at night, with a carousel and a grand city hall in the background

Holiday Travel

Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets

Visit craft-filled wooden stalls, sip mulled wine and hot chocolate, and take in the glittering lights at these nine Christmas markets.

October 18, 2025 04:54 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

A view of the palace and famous pyramid of Paris' Louvre museum.

Museums + Galleries

The Louvre Announces 30,000 Daily Visitor Limit in Response to Huge Crowds

After decades of being overloved and overrun by visitors, the famed Parisian museum is implementing a waitlist to reduce daily attendance by a third.

January 10, 2023 05:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Safari

Stalking Lions and Crocs—on Foot—in a Zambian National Park

Take a high-end walking safari in the place where they first began with The Bushcamp Company.

May 31, 2023 04:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Road Trips

These Epic Road Trips Don’t Require a Gas Station

These five EV drives are charged up with plenty of adventure.

June 26, 2023 08:53 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Health + Wellness

How to Stay Calm When Your Trip Goes Wrong

If the road gets bumpy, try these mindfulness techniques.

May 6, 2024 04:10 PM

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Sarah Buder

The Folly Beach Pier framed by palm tree. Folly Beach South Carolina.

Outdoor Adventure

Charleston Is Magical, but Not for the Reasons People Think

The Holy City is known for its urban attractions, although the natural wonders outside town are equally sublime.

January 14, 2025 01:03 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

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