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Loyalty + Rewards
Yes, You Can Use Points and Miles to Book Travel for Someone Else. Here’s How
Many airline and hotel loyalty programs allow members to use their points to buy someone else a flight or an overnight stay—and it’s easier than you think.
June 26, 2024 08:00 AM
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Paul Rubio
Family at airport walking with young child and suitcases
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Air Travel News
6 Places You Can Visit for (Almost) Free on a Stopover Flight
June 25, 2024 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Black sculpture of a headless man on a horse
Art + Culture
8 Must-Visit Stops for Your Paris Trip if You Love Art or History
June 25, 2024 04:36 PM
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Sara Lieberman
A blue U.S. passport lying flat on a table with a couple of pens in the background
Visas + Passports
New Passport Offices Are Opening in These 6 U.S. Cities
June 25, 2024 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
The pool area onboard a Virgin Voyages ship, surrounded by numerous blue and purple lounge chairs and pads
Ocean Cruises
Don’t Want to Cruise With Kids? Sail on These Adult-Focused Cruise Ships
June 25, 2024 02:00 PM
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Fran Golden
Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.
U.S. Beaches
The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States
June 25, 2024 08:54 AM
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AFAR Editors
New York City took first place again in 2022.
Cities We Love
America’s Best Cities of 2024
June 25, 2024 08:03 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href=https://www.afar.com/
Where to Travel Next
A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit
June 24, 2024 08:47 PM
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Miles Howard
These Are the World’s Best Airlines
Air Travel News
These Are the World’s Best Airlines
June 24, 2024 05:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
The Cathedral Valley in Garden of the Gods is one of the most visited spots in Colorado Springs.
Cities We Love
In Colorado Springs, Mountains Meet Cool Museums and Creative Restaurants
June 21, 2024 12:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Beacon Grand's enclosed, rooftop bar, The Starlite Lounge, echos its heyday as a popular dance hall in the early 1900s.
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco
June 21, 2024 11:58 AM
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Jessie Beck
Taking part in the <i>Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism </i>program in the Faroe Islands in 2024.
Sustainable Travel
How the Faroe Islands Turned a Voluntourism Project Into a Dream Vacation
June 21, 2024 06:17 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead
Stay Here Next
What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel
June 21, 2024 05:45 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The beach club at Palazzo Avino has a garden that faces the sea with striped red and white chairs, flowers, and trees.
Hotels
Two Women Hoteliers on The Amalfi Coast Turned This Hotel Into a Design Haven
June 20, 2024 02:11 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Family Travel
The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids
June 20, 2024 01:31 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—This Is What You Need to Know
June 19, 2024 06:26 PM
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Ann Abel
The Milky Way viewed from Arches National Park with red rocks and a rock arch formation as well as desert brush in the foreground
Trending News
This Canyon-Filled Wonderland Is America’s Newest Stargazing Hot Spot
June 19, 2024 09:51 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
A small wooden boat with a flag tied to an anchor in the sand and soaring island rocks in the background on the beach in Phuket, Thailand
Trending News
One of Our Favorite Southeast Asian Countries Just Launched a Digital Nomad Visa
June 19, 2024 09:08 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024
June 19, 2024 09:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Two hard-shell suitcases with luggage tags on them
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The One Thing You Should Do Before You Check Your Bag
June 19, 2024 08:56 AM
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Bailey Berg
View of an economy cabin on a JetBlue airplane from the rear of the plane looking forward
Air Travel News
Does This Fare Change Make JetBlue’s Basic Economy Better?
June 18, 2024 07:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Umbrellas at Al Mure, Abruzzo, Italy
Off The Tourist Trail
Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.
June 18, 2024 01:27 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, USA at twilight.
Cities We Love
In Charleston, a Modern Art Scene Thrives
June 18, 2024 12:25 PM
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Ellen Schmedinghoff
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Cities We Love
Seattle Is Booming—Here’s How Locals Are Keeping the Emerald City Green
June 18, 2024 12:20 PM
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Allison Williams
10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
UNESCO World Heritage
12 Incredible UNESCO World Heritage Sites That Mix Nature and Culture
June 18, 2024 12:09 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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History + Culture
Another Side of Key West? Its Rich Black History
June 18, 2024 09:57 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
The pool at Le Sirenuse in Italy is flanked by daybeds on one side and balconied rooms on the other side.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 15 Best Hotels in Italy
June 18, 2024 09:53 AM
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Erica Firpo
Man standing up to knees in natural quicksand river. He is wearing a bathing suit and the mud is all around.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Quicksand Is a Real Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.
June 18, 2024 08:57 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Woman stands alone in silhouette with a suitcase inside an airport terminal
Air Travel News
If There’s a Death in Your Family, These Airlines Offer Discounted Fares
June 18, 2024 05:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Kyoto Japan
Ocean Cruises
6 Best Japan Cruises for Every Type of Traveler
June 17, 2024 07:00 PM
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Fran Golden
Brick home on a green lawn
History + Culture
5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
June 17, 2024 04:28 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A dining room with a long table with a white tablecloth, a framed mirror over a fireplace, and windows with puffy curtains
Hotels
9 Vacation Rentals That Will Make You Feel Like You’re in “Bridgerton”
June 17, 2024 03:05 PM
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Cat Sposato
Brasserie Dubillot
Restaurants + Cafés
Paris’s Best Restaurants—and What to Order There
June 17, 2024 01:35 PM
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Eleanor Aldridge
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