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5 Easy Ways to Pack Less When You Travel [VIDEO]

Want to pack less when you travel, but not sure where to start?

April 12, 2024 06:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 04, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The terrace of Kosmos lobby bar at One&Only Kéa Island in Greece has white stone floors that are shaded by trees.

Hotels

These 12 New Greek Hotels Are Opening Before Peak Summer Season—Here’s What They’re Like

Get a room at one of these 12 spectacular new hotels in Greece, all of which are scheduled open their doors by spring or early summer.

April 03, 2024 08:00 AM

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Nicola Chilton

Longreads

How My Autism Makes Me a Better Traveler

Traveling with autism has its challenges. It can also have some unexpected benefits.

April 02, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kiernyn Orne-Adams

Surprising Countries Where U.S. Citizens Need an Advance Visa

Visas + Passports

This Is Why the Last Few Pages of Your Passport Are Blank

The last few pages of U.S. passports are left blank on purpose—and there’s a good reason for it.

April 01, 2024 10:34 AM

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Bailey Berg

Books

12 Great Books to Read Before Your Trip to New York City

New York City may be one of the most written-about places in the United States. Here are some of the best reads about the five boroughs to build anticipation before you go.

March 29, 2024 06:58 PM

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Shannon Reed

A stylish lobby with a dramatic fringe-like light chandelier, velvety pink sofa, dark oval bench, plenty of mirrors, and a spiky art installation on the right wall

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels in Montreal

This vibrant Québec city is experiencing a major hotel boom—and these are the best hotels to check into right now.

March 29, 2024 04:42 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

The guest rooms at Eaton DC were designed to impart a down-to-earth vibe with midcentury influences.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

No matter your political party or your price point, you can find an appealing place to stay in the nation’s capital.

March 22, 2024 07:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Where to Go in Spring

How to Go Off the Beaten Path in Monaco

Look beyond the glittering façade of casinos and sports cars to uncover the country’s true essence.

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Where to Travel Next

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Venice

Visit Piazza San Marco after dark, explore the outer islands like Giudecca and San Giorgio, and support the city’s glassmakers, lace makers, and other artisans.

March 18, 2024 04:08 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Jason Laker-Jones is the head concierge at the Corinthia London.

Hotels

5 Insider Itineraries for These Top 5 Destinations, According to Luxury Hotel Concierges

These five concierges in Paris, Hong Kong, Cape Town, London, and Marrakech reveal their favorite city itineraries that they usually only share with guests.

March 18, 2024 12:56 PM

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John Wogan

Art + Culture

For Cinephiles, 6 Must-Visit Museums and Exhibitions This Spring

There’s no need to wait for summer: See a blockbuster now.

March 07, 2024 11:57 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Travelers walking through an airport and a person on a wheelchair being pushed

Air Travel News

New Regulations Will Make Flying “Safer and More Dignified” for Passengers With Disabilities

If adopted, the new rules will provide passengers who rely on wheelchairs with several new rights, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg tells AFAR.

March 05, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Cruise

The Secret Trick to Getting a Cruise Upgrade for Less

How to bid on a bigger, better cruise cabin for a fraction of the cost.

March 01, 2024 06:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to Viewing Washington, D.C.'s Iconic Cherry Blossoms

Here’s everything you need to know about seeing the famous flower bloom, from navigating D.C.'s most popular festivals and locations to lesser-known viewing spots around the city.

March 01, 2024 03:33 PM

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Jessie Beck

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