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Cities We Love
Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines
Foggy evenings and buzzy restaurants remind AFAR’s CEO and cofounder of the city’s charms.
August 24, 2023 04:24 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Hotels
How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean
There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.
February 29, 2024 08:00 AM
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Mark Ellwood
Tips + News
Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown
From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.
May 4, 2020 05:03 PM
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Aritz Parra
Air Travel News
Travel Tuesday Is Here—These Are the Best Deals on Flights, Hotels, Cruises, Tours, Luggage, and More
When it comes to travel promotions, the savings don’t end on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Enter: Travel Tuesday.
December 2, 2025 03:54 PM
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Bailey Berg
Hotels
Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite
Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.
December 22, 2025 01:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
In the Magazine
Is There an Ethical Way to Travel the World?
One of AFAR’s new Unpacked columnists discusses her desire to connect with nature through travel and to protect it.
April 12, 2022 03:49 PM
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Latria Graham
Trains
August 19, 2020 02:53 PM
Outdoor Adventure
The Right Way to Prepare for a Colorado Getaway
Maximize your visit and minimize your impact in Colorado: Here’s what to pack, how to plan, and the lingo to learn.
Sponsored by
Visit Colorado
Small Ship Cruises
How to Plan and Book the Perfect Yacht Charter
For those who have been dreaming about sailing on a yacht, maybe it’s time to finally go for it.
November 10, 2021 04:23 PM
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Fran Golden
Air Travel News
How Did Air Travel Get So Bad?
More than 80,000 domestic flights were canceled between January and May. The only year in the past decade to see more cancellations than that was 2020. How did it all go so wrong?
July 25, 2022 10:25 AM
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Michelle Baran
Tips + News
U.S. Theme Parks Overhaul Protocols to Reopen Safely
Theme parks are beginning to reopen with mixed success in the United States.
July 13, 2020 10:21 PM
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Nicole Antonio
Health + Wellness
In “Exhale,” the Breath Guy Teaches the Art of Calming Down
We’d all like to forget 2020. But in this exclusive book excerpt, we learn how to defend ourselves through the art and science of breathing.
December 16, 2020 01:51 PM
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Richie Bostock
Outdoor Adventure
Inspired Living Through Nature and Art at Palmetto Bluff
Full of vast landscapes, local culture, rich history, and outdoor activities, this Lowcountry retreat is better by design.
Sponsored by
Palmetto Bluff
Outdoor Adventure
Cinque Terre’s Most Beloved Hiking Path Fully Reopens After More Than a Decade
In an effort to ensure more responsible tourism, new rules for visiting require reservations and limit how many people can walk the trail daily.
August 21, 2024 04:45 PM
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Erica Firpo
Cruise
Block Parties, Cruise Cliques, and Charitable Knitting—What’s It Really Like Sailing the World for Months
At the start of the year, Holland America Line’s 1,916-passenger “
Zuiderdam”
embarked on a 124-day Grand World Voyage. We caught up with the passengers paying $25,000 or more to indulge in this epic sailing adventure.
May 29, 2025 02:13 PM
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Fran Golden
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