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A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand

Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles

At luxury hotels across the United States, falconers and their birds of prey are giving travelers rare access to an ancient tradition.

November 9, 2022 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

Weekend Getaways

10 Cozy Hotels for a Romantic Getaway

For a dreamy weekend away, snuggle up at one of these sweet retreats with fireplaces, hot tubs, and more.

June 10, 2020 09:21 AM

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Erika Hueneke

Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park

National Parks

16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

May 29, 2026 06:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Winter Sports

Work Hard, Play Hard: These Mountain Towns Are Havens for Digital Nomads

Alpine destinations around the world are upping their coworking infrastructure, allowing more mountain-loving professionals to mix business with pleasure.

December 14, 2018 06:06 PM

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Julia Eskins

Tips + News

U.S. Travelers Can Now Live and Work in Aruba for up to Three Months

No visa or application is required for the new 90-day program, dubbed “One Happy Workcation.”

September 22, 2020 03:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Open suitcase filled with folded clothes against a striped carpet.

Packing Tips + Gear

This Is Everything You Need to Pack for Your Next Cruise

No need to go overboard packing for your cruise. Here’s exactly what you need to bring for a wide range of activities.

March 3, 2026 05:24 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Delta Sky Club Lounge, JFK, Terminal 4, Concourse A

Air Travel News

Delta Just Opened a Second Sky Club Lounge at JFK. Here’s a Look Inside.

AFAR got a sneak peek inside the new Delta Sky Club lounge that’s now open in Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport.

July 27, 2023 05:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cruise

5 Secret Ways to Score Free Extras on a Cruise

If you like the idea of getting a little something for next to nothing, use these tricks for discounts, gifts, and giveaways at sea.

August 19, 2024 02:53 PM

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Brittany Chrusciel

Beaches

The Best Islands in Thailand

Dreaming of powdery sand, emerald-green water, and lush jungles? Look no further than these 10 transporting island escapes.

July 12, 2019 07:05 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Hotel News + Openings

Italy Has More to Offer Than Tuscany—This New Piedmont B&B in a Historic Building Is Proof

Located in the hilly outskirts of Turin, La Giardina has four rooms, an on-site art gallery, and interiors featuring a mix of antiques and contemporary works.

April 9, 2026 01:34 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Longreads

In Panama’s Guna Yala Archipelago, a Different Sort of Caribbean Vacation Awaits

On the front lines of climate change, the archipelago of 365 islands may all be underwater by 2050. But there is hope.

April 22, 2025 11:06 AM

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Mark Johanson

A collection of Monos Hybrid Luggage in various colors

Packing Tips + Gear

15 Essential Travel Items AFAR Editors Bought (and Loved) in 2022

These are the services and gear that we couldn’t leave home without this year.

December 23, 2022 07:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Vanguard

Italian Architect Piero Lissoni on Why Less Is More in Architecture and Design

There is a guiding force to good design—even if you can’t see it.

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