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Icelandair Launches Spring Fare Sale With Round-Trip Flights Starting at $379

As of today, travelers can book flights from Boston, Chicago, and Anchorage to Dublin, Oslo, and Amsterdam at steep discounts.

February 22, 2022 03:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hong Kong skyline with water and boat in foreground

How ChatGPT and AI can (and can’t) help with gathering flight, hotel, restaurant, and destination information.

April 25, 2023 07:45 PM

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Chris Dong

Travel for Good

G Adventures Connects Travelers to Local Communities on a Deeper Level

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series looks at a company that ensures travelers’ dollars benefit the communities they visit.

January 21, 2022 01:26 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, has a grand entrance with revolving doors and stone columns.

Hotels

Hotel Concierges Reveal All the Seemingly Impossible Tasks They’ve Ever Been Asked

The secret weapon behind your next memorable trip? The hotel concierge.

February 16, 2024 11:39 AM

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Sarah Khan

The writer looking at reliefs among the gargantuan columns of the Temple of Edfu situated along the Nile.

Cruise

“Traveling Like a Celebrity” on the Nile—How to Get Exclusive Access to Egypt’s Ancient Sites Without Crowds

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has decades of experience bringing travelers to Egypt and offers one of the most private ways to sail the Nile River—on the six-cabin Sanctuary Zein Nile Chateau.

December 6, 2024 05:24 PM

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Jeri Clausing

A kangaroo standing in a patch of grass between rows of grapevines

Bars + Nightlife

A Coast-to-Coast Guide to Australia’s Best Wine Regions

Consider this your go-to guide to wineries in the Land Down Under.

March 15, 2024 11:03 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

U.S. Beaches

Skip the Coast This Summer and Go to One of These Beautiful Lake Beaches Instead

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

May 9, 2024 01:06 AM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Woman holding two Aer carry ons—one pink, one black—on the streets of San Francisco

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best High-Quality Luggage Brands Frequent Travelers Love

A bag that reflects your personal style and withstands the rigors of travel makes the journey all the more enjoyable. Start your search with some of our favorite luggage brands.

June 12, 2024 05:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes

The processing time for U.S. passports has decreased for the first time since February 2023.

October 3, 2023 02:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

On certain peak days in 2024, you won't be allowed to enter Yosemite National Park without an advance reservation.

Here’s the full schedule of 2024 dates when advance reservations will be necessary and how and when to nab them.

December 19, 2023 05:07 PM

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Bailey Berg

The deal, with destinations including Berlin, Munich, Paris, and more, ends October 23.

October 20, 2022 05:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

Get ready for your autumn adventures with top-of-the-line outdoor gear.

Packing Tips + Gear

The REI Labor Day Sale Has Some of Our Favorite Gear Seriously Discounted

Stock up on shoes, bags, and camping gear from Afar’s “Best of” lists during the REI Labor Day Sale, which runs through September 2, 2024.

August 26, 2024 12:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Two tables with art sculptures on them in front of hanging thread

Museums + Galleries

This Spring, Visit These Can’t-Miss Exhibits Showcasing Asian American Culture

Explore Asian American art, history, and culture at these engaging exhibits.

May 2, 2024 08:46 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale

Winter 2023

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

A blue and gold train passes a small pond, with mountains in the background

Trains

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Epic Train Trip Across Alaska

All aboard for a 12-day journey through the heart of the 49th state.

June 22, 2023 08:06 PM

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Bailey Berg

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