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Sri Lanka Reopens to International Travelers After 10 Months Shut

Are Americans on the list? That part is unclear. Regardless, three rounds of COVID tests will be required.

January 21, 2021 12:28 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Left: Close-up view of the Pacaya volcano cone with a clear sky and minimal cloud cover in Guatemala; right: pizza

Food + Drink

Hikers Are Climbing an Active Volcano in Guatemala to Eat Pizza Cooked on Hot Lava Fields

In this part of the country, locals see volcanoes as part of regular life.

June 8, 2026 05:18 PM

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Stephanie Capper

Tall, rounded orange rocks in the sunlight

National Parks

8 Most Breathtaking Utah National Parks and Monuments

Where to go for gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful canyons, and surprising water features.

September 26, 2023 07:13 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Left: Midpoint Cafe exterior; right: "Ugly Crust Pie"

Road Trips

7 Tasty Desserts on Route 66 to Stop and Try—From Root Beer Bread Pudding to Oatmeal Pie

Diners and cafés along the Mother Road dish out nostalgic sweet treats, good enough to stay on menus for nearly 100 years.

April 24, 2026 12:50 PM

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Amy Bizzarri

What’s New In...

What’s New in Santa Barbara

With a new crop of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this sunshiny, food-loving city—nicknamed the American Riviera—has grown even headier.

November 12, 2021 06:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Will Not Be Requiring Booster Shots After All

Hawai‘i Governor David Ige has confirmed that the added shot won’t be needed for now.

February 8, 2022 07:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Mapping the Bahamas: What’s Open as the Islands Recover From Dorian

Rescue and recovery efforts continue on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, but there are 14 other beautiful islands ready to welcome guests.

September 13, 2019 08:04 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Tourists Return to Hawai‘i Amid New Pandemic Rules

Visitors who test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their arrival no longer have to quarantine.

October 16, 2020 12:53 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Daintree Rainforest tropical great barrier reef

Travel for Good

6 Must-See Biodiversity Hot Spots—and How to Visit Ethically

Biodiversity hot spots offer some of the most compelling sights on the planet. They’re also being threatened by climate change and COVID-19.

July 23, 2021 03:22 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

There's nothing like an Ace hotel lobby bar—and now Toronto gets to experience the good times.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 20 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Toronto

In Toronto’s burgeoning hotel scene, you’ll find Canada’s first Ace Hotel, a reimagined St. Regis, and an ultra-cool boutique stay in a private women’s club.

July 16, 2025 02:32 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Two maple trees in the foreground with buckets collecting sap, with a house covered in snow in the background between them

Family Travel

5 Sugar Shacks Where You Can Experience Montreal’s Maple Obsession

The coziest way to spend a spring day in Montreal’s snowy countryside is at a “cabane à sucre,” or sugar shack, where maple syrup is made and hearty feasts are on offer.

March 22, 2024 12:08 PM

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Lesley Chesterman

Expedition Cruises

Experiencing Luxury in the Wild on Silversea’s New Galápagos Ship

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent reviews the recently launched 100-passenger Silver Origin, which is bringing passengers to paradise in high style.

May 11, 2022 10:10 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

This New Program Lets You Live and Work Remotely in Bermuda—for up to a Year

We can think of worse places to spend our work-from-home days.

July 28, 2020 04:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cafe table on a balcony overlooking lake and mountains in Switzerland

Hotels

9 Airbnbs With Breathtaking Views

From the Swiss Alps to the Brazilian rain forest, these Airbnbs are worth booking just for the views.

September 25, 2023 01:55 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A guide speaking to a tour group near a body of water in Shark Bay, Australia.

History + Culture

12 Meaningful Ways to Experience Indigenous Culture in Australia

Get to know the world’s oldest continuously living culture through these dozen enlightening (and fun) tours.

November 17, 2023 01:55 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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