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Virtual Visits to South Australia You Won’t Want to Miss

South Australia’s digital tours of wildlife, wine, and more will ignite your travel dreams.

Sponsored by South Australia Tourism Commission

50 Countries Promise to Protect 30 Percent of Land and Sea by 2030

The U.S. was absent from the summit—but Biden has also pledged to preserve 30 percent of American lands and waters by 2030.

January 11, 2021 03:42 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Restaurants + Cafés

Meet the Chef Tending the Hearth at Napa Valley’s Hottest New Restaurant

As The Charter Oak in Napa Valley turns two, AFAR talks to Chef Katianna Hong about her culinary beginnings and how the restaurant is connecting to its community.

May 14, 2019 04:40 PM

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Sara Button

Books

9 New Books Savvy Travelers Should Put on Their Summer Reading List

Picturesque Portugal, historic expeditions, Korean recipes, and ocean exploration are among our choices for the best new books for travelers this season.

June 4, 2024 12:45 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Longreads

Women-Only Trips Are Trending. What Does That Mean for the Future?

Single-gender tour groups offer belonging, but it’s not one-size-fits-all.

March 3, 2025 08:54 AM

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Jen Rose Smith

Beaches

The Best Way to Help Hurricane Relief in the Caribbean? Book a Trip

The tropical islands need your support more than ever—and these travel initiatives are making it even easier to give back.

November 3, 2017 03:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

How to Make the Most of Your Expiring Pandemic Flight Credits

Some future flight credits could soon be expiring. Here’s how to use—not lose—those vouchers.

April 2, 2021 10:55 PM

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Michelle Baran

(Left) Luxor Egypt, (Middle) Avalon River Cruise in Budapest, (Right) Food market in Provence France, Christian Mackie/Unsplash

River Cruises

How to Pick the Right River Cruise for You—a Sailing for Every Style of Traveler

A travel writer who’s been covering river cruises for years offers her top picks for families, foodies, solo travelers, wellness seekers, history lovers, and more.

February 26, 2025 08:03 AM

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Jeri Clausing

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands sits on the turquoise waters of the Fari Islands Archipelago.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points for an Epic Vacation in 2023

Go big and spend your Bonvoy points on an overwater villa in the Maldives, a stylish boutique hotel in Rome, and more.

March 14, 2023 08:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

Air Travel News

What to Do if Your Flight Is Canceled Due to Coronavirus

If the airline canceled the flight, you are due a refund, according to the U.S. government. If you canceled the flight, you will likely get a future travel credit.

April 24, 2020 07:38 PM

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Michelle Baran

View of a train passing by the Mediterranean, with pastel houses on cliffs on the righthand side

Trains

Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Rides Roll Along the Mediterranean, Past Fjords, and Across the Highlands

There’s no better way to travel across Europe than by train. These 10 trips are as captivating than their destinations.

January 27, 2026 06:59 AM

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Catherine Bennett

Where to Travel Next

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Take Your Kids. Really.

Spas, saunas, and hot springs that welcome kids offer the opportunity to rethink what the wellness experience actually is—and who it is for.

January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Green booths and tables at Rise Mundelein Lounge

Bars + Nightlife

Indulge in (Legal) Weed at These 8 U.S. Cannabis Cafés

The recreational cannabis industry is budding across the country—but the issue of where to enjoy marijuana publicly is still a work in progress.

May 22, 2024 03:52 PM

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Dominique Michelle Astorino

Food + Drink

Enjoy Fresh, Inspired Eating in New Zealand

Thanks to a bounty of ingredients, thriving culinary scenes, vineyards, craft brews, and more, gourmets can’t get enough of New Zealand’s distinctive mix of gastronomic influences.

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