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Photo Essays
Scenic Destinations to Follow on Instagram So Your Feed Is More Soothing
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by somber updates on your newsfeed, add these accounts for serene imagery that’ll transport you around the world.
April 13, 2020 05:16 PM
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Sarah Buder
Air Travel News
This Flight Just Broke Records as the Longest in the World
On these journeys, you can watch every “Lord of the Rings” movie and still (try to) sleep for nine hours.
October 9, 2025 10:38 AM
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Bailey Berg
Cruise
Right Now Is the Best Time for Cruise Deals—and We’ve Found the Dreamiest Ones
This time of year, also known as “wave season,” is like the Black Friday of cruise deals. Here’s the scoop on big savings offered by river, expedition, ocean, and luxury cruise lines we love.
January 11, 2024 10:40 AM
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Michelle Baran
Restaurants + Cafés
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
Hotels
6 Incredible Underwater Hotels Around the World
Sleeping with the fishes takes on a whole new meaning at these villas and suites under the sea.
January 31, 2024 01:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Tips + News
Thousands of Tourists Ordered to Evacuate From Areas Affected by Australia Wildfires
Fires are burning on the southern coast of New South Wales and in eastern Victoria, as well as parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.
January 3, 2020 01:02 PM
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Shonal Ganguly
Longreads
The Great Barrier Reef’s Great Big Complicated Story
Headlines have portrayed Australia’s bucket-list destination as dead, or dying. But that’s an oversimplification of a complex story—and the most dire threat from tourism may be what you least expect.
April 21, 2020 03:49 PM
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Juli Berwald
Beer, Wine, + Spirits
7 Essential Small Wine Towns in Australia
Australian wine is as diverse and expansive as the country itself. Make its massiveness manageable with a wine-focused itinerary that hones in on some of the country’s most delightful, human-scale wine hubs.
September 23, 2019 04:34 PM
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Jake Emen
Sustainable Travel
How to Plan Travel in a Climate-Changing World
Hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat, flooding—travel in a climate-changing world can be overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to reduce the risks.
April 19, 2024 09:32 AM
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Michelle Baran
UNESCO World Heritage
12 Extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Sites Where Nature Meets Culture
Cave art or beaches? Mountains or temples? Ancient ruins or volcanoes? You can enjoy both culture and nature at these remarkable sites.
June 9, 2025 05:16 AM
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Pat Tompkins
Longreads
Why Some People Are Paying to Be Left on a Desert Island—Alone
Since 2010, Docastaway has sent travelers to deserted islands with no training, no company, and few supplies. And business is booming.
August 6, 2024 10:40 AM
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Jen Rose Smith
Islands
The World’s Dreamiest Private Islands, From the Maldives to Wisconsin
These 14 properties combine nature-filled seclusion with a touch of barefoot luxury.
February 16, 2024 01:49 PM
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Annie Fitzsimmons
Hiking + Cycling
21 Beautiful Hikes Around the World You Should Do in Your Lifetime
Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.
May 19, 2026 05:23 PM
In the Magazine
The World’s Best Cruise Lines, Airlines, and Hotels: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019
For the fourth annual AFAR Travelers’ Awards, readers cast more than 200,000 votes for their favorite hotels, cruise lines, and—for the first time—airlines. Here we present the winners of the Hospitality Group.
November 12, 2020 10:46 AM
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Sara Button
Trending News
Japan Is Tripling Its “Sayonara Tax” for International Travelers
Japan’s departure tax, known as the “sayonara tax,” will increase from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 beginning in July 2026 as the country seeks to improve tourism infrastructure and address overtourism.
June 3, 2026 04:31 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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