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Ocean Cruises
Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings
A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”
August 15, 2023 06:21 PM
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Michelle Baran
Outdoor Adventure
7 Charming Small Towns Worth a Stop on a Route 66 Road Trip
For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.
July 31, 2025 09:17 AM
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Matt Kirouac
Epic Trips
Donkeys, Rancheros, Ravines: A Journey to the Ancient Murals of Sierra de San Francisco
Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.
March 29, 2023 01:35 PM
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Edmund Vallance
Longreads
Will Air Taxis Ever Really, Truly Take Off?
Some say air taxis will be the greener, faster, and quieter mode of urban transportation; others say they will be just another toy for a select few. Inside the slow rise of travel’s next frontier.
February 2, 2024 08:24 AM
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Barbara Peterson
Cruise
Some of the Best Cruises for Families Aren’t on Mega-Ships
A cruise doesn’t need to be a floating theme park for kids to have fun. From sailing ships to river cruises, luxury yachts to larger ships with an international clientele, these cruises will delight passengers of every age.
May 22, 2024 01:59 PM
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Amanda Eyre Ward
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Make Flexible Travel Bookings in Uncertain Times
If you’re ready to start making some vacation plans but are having some serious coronavirus-related commitment issues, here’s how to make sure you aren’t totally locked into whatever plans you make.
June 4, 2020 02:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
Spring 2026
The Most Subversive Neighborhood in Athens Is Also Its Tastiest
Long a refuge for anarchists and artists, Exarcheia today is a nexus for natural wine, moussaka sandwiches, and specialty craft stores at these locally loved shops.
April 28, 2026 03:04 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Hotels
Hotel vs. Vacation Rental During COVID—Which Feels Safer?
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, we all have a very personal approach to which experiences we’re more comfortable with and how to minimize risks. Two AFAR staffers share their different takes.
September 2, 2020 02:39 PM
Travel Tales
I Got Stood Up in Paris!
Comedian Michelle Buteau traveled with her best friend to Paris to drink wine and meet French boys, because that’s what you do when you’re in your 20s and searching for love (or lust). Only things didn’t exactly go to plan . . .
July 22, 2021 02:27 PM
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Michelle Buteau
Natural Wonders
Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn
Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.
September 20, 2023 04:40 PM
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Terry Ward
Where to Travel Next
These Are the 5 Best Countries for Retiring Abroad
These places don’t require a high budget for a very high quality of life.
June 16, 2025 02:32 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Loyalty + Rewards
Where to Use Hotel Points for Free Stays in Major U.S. Cities
Spend your hotel points wisely on stays at these luxe properties, from New York City to Beverly Hills.
April 19, 2024 07:24 AM
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Paul Rubio
Food + Drink
The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil
Munich is only the start for these beer-centric fall getaways.
August 19, 2024 01:30 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
U.S. Beaches
You Don’t Need to Go to the East or West Coast for Some of the Best Beaches in the U.S.
Skip a coastal spot and head to the Midwest this summer.
June 6, 2025 11:24 AM
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Elaine Glusac
Spring 2022
What Are Carbon Offsets?
Carbon offsets may not be the end-all-be-all to eliminating emissions generated by travel, but they are a first step.
March 25, 2022 02:04 PM
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Tim Chester
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