Lyndsey Matthews
AFAR Media
New York, NY, United States
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New York’s Central Park Has a New Cherry Blossom Tracker—and It’s Showing an Early Bloom
The Central Park Conservancy just launched a new interactive map that tracks—in real-time—where the cherry blossoms have peaked in New York's Central Park. → Read More
G Adventures Is Discounting Tours to Ibiza, Thailand, Bhutan, and More
The flash sale ends February 28, so start planning your 2023 travels now. → Read More
All the Luggage From 'The White Lotus' Season Two
Now that the guests have checked out, it's time to check out some luggage. → Read More
Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off This Black Friday
You should always wear compression socks when you fly. → Read More
This Rumpl Travel Blanket Comes With Me on Every Long-Haul Flight—and It’s Currently 25 Percent off
Here's why you should BYOB—bring your own blanket. → Read More
Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback
Even luggage brands are getting in on the ’90s and Y2K-era trends these days. → Read More
The 11 Best Travel Gifts on Oprah’s 2022 Favorite Things List
We dug through all 104 items on the doyenne’s list to find the best travel gifts she recommends this year. → Read More
23 Travel Gifts That Support Small Businesses (2022)
Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world. → Read More
25 Clever Travel Gifts Under $100 They’ll Actually Use
These useful travel accessories put the fun in functional. → Read More
The 46 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
AFAR editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including sleep headphones, our go-to travel shoes, and the hotel bathrobe we’re tempted to steal. → Read More
14 Best Advent Calendars for Travelers (2022)
Order now so you can start the countdown on December 1. → Read More
Away Bigger Carry-On Review: Is it Worth the Hype?
Here’s one editor’s honest review of the Away Bigger Carry-On. → Read More
What It’s Like to Go on a Modern Adventure Tour of Machu Picchu, Peru
One AFAR editor joined Chef Neal Fraser, plus a few stellar local guides, for a seven-day tour of Peru with Modern Adventure in May 2022. Here’s what it was like. → Read More
American Airlines' Admirals Club Lounges Get Full Redesign
AFAR got a sneak peek inside the new Admirals Club lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the first of several getting a relaxation-focused overhaul. → Read More
7 Amazon Prime Early Access Sale Alternatives to Shop
For those boycotting the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale in 2022, consider the travel gear deals from these alternative small business sales happening right now. → Read More
The 8 Best New Hotels in the Catskills and Hudson Valley to Open in 2022
Whether you’re looking to go glamping in an Airstream or stay at a sumptuous luxury retreat, these new upstate hotels make a weekend getaway from NYC even more appealing. → Read More
AutoCamp Is Expanding With a New Collection of Upcycled Motels and Lodges for Adventurers
Field Station is launching in 2023 in Moab, Utah, with rates under $200 per night. → Read More
NYC’s First Permanent Digital Art Center Opens in a Restored Downtown Bank
New York’s first permanent digital art center, Hall des Lumières, opened with an immersive Gustav Klimt show in the former Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank. → Read More
These Editor-Approved Summersalt Swimsuits Are up to 60 Percent off Right Now
Through August 31, you can save on size-inclusive swimwear, cover-ups, and more during Summersalt’s Endless Summer Sale. → Read More
Cozy California Cabins Where You Can Escape to Nature
There are plenty of cabin in California to rent on Airbnb, through a hotel, or at a glamping resort. Here are 11 of the best from Big Bear to Big Sur. → Read More