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9 Charming Houseboat Rentals for a Socially Distanced Summer Trip

Epic Trips

9 Charming Houseboats in the U.S. to Rent for Your Next Summer Getaway

Planning your next trip is smooth sailing with these floating getaways on Airbnb and Vrbo.

June 11, 2020 11:37 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Hiking + Cycling

Why Hiking Makes a South Africa Trip Even More Amazing

Unforgettable hikes are part of the experience when you travel South Africa with G Adventures.

Sponsored by South African Tourism

Lourdes: A Pilgrimage to France’s Holy Waters

In the Magazine

A Skeptic Visits the Holy Waters of Lourdes—And Surprises Even Himself

For centuries, millions of people have visited the town in southwestern France, hoping for healing.

June 5, 2024 09:40 AM

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Edward Readicker-Henderson

History + Culture

These UNESCO Monuments Celebrate the Women of Ancient Egypt

Here’s where to venture beyond the pyramids and learn the legacies of powerful Egyptian queens and goddesses.

March 10, 2020 02:25 PM

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Gulnaz Khan

AFAR Advisor

12 Questions With J.MAK (!)

J.MAK is both the name of one of the biggest hotel representation firms in the travel industry and the nickname of the man behind the brand: Jon Makhmaltchi.

August 15, 2019 10:41 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel for Good

8 Ways to Give Back on Black Friday

Why we are skipping Black Friday and donating to help the Syrian refugee crisis instead

November 30, 2015 04:07 PM

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Maggie Fuller

National Parks

Visiting Finland’s New National Park Is Like Stepping into a Storybook Forest

Hossa is a forest bather’s dream of pine trees, serene lakes, and saunas.

September 19, 2017 06:14 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Travel for Good

How to Be a Better Traveler in Puerto Rico

Recent reports have been of unruly visitors and flouted rules but there’s a better way to visit.

March 30, 2021 02:53 PM

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Jhoni Jackson

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

6 of the Best Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley

The region has come a long way in its relatively short half-century of winemaking pursuits.

November 28, 2018 07:19 PM

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Bryce Wiatrak

Austin, Texas offers a wealth of things to do for people of all ages.

Cities We Love

The Top 10 Things You Need to Do in Austin, Texas

The capital of the Lone Star State knows how to have a good time.

August 5, 2022 11:53 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Food + Drink

Foraging Desert Flavors: Behind the Scenes of “New Arizonan” Cuisine

How a small group of chefs are using the ingredients of the Southwest to transform local fare

November 29, 2019 04:13 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Air Travel News

Real ID Realness, Ongoing Boeing Max Drama, and the Great Biometrics Debate—Our Predictions for Air Travel in 2020

As a new decade of aviation kicks off, what will be the defining moments and movements of the coming year?

December 19, 2019 02:11 PM

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Kristen Leigh Painter

Expert Insights on 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry

The Future of Travel

These Are 6 Key Trends Shaping the Travel Industry in 2018, According to Experts

Experts on the AFAR Travel Advisory Council share their insights

December 3, 2018 12:19 PM

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Lindsay Harrison

Hiking + Cycling

Hiking With History: A Pilgrimage Along the Selma to Montgomery Trail

What can we learn from retracing the steps of the 1965 civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama? One traveler laces up his boots.

February 25, 2022 01:59 PM

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Joseph Palmer

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