Sustainable Travel

Palm trees leaning over a light blue ocean in the Seychelles.
Ocean Cruises
Want the Ultimate Travel Experience? Consider Traveling by Sea
Whether visiting the Arctic, the Seychelles, or the Mediterranean, cruising aboard Ponant’s small luxury yachts is an unrivaled experience with the French heritage line’s commitment to sustainability, hospitality, and authenticity.
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Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.
Sustainable Travel
Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future
September 13, 2024 11:44 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Outdoor Adventure
Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle
August 29, 2024 03:21 PM
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Jaclyn Trop
Mashpi Ecological Reserve, Ecuador, Highlands, Cloud Forest
Sustainable Travel
Can A.I. Make Travel More Climate-Friendly?
August 23, 2024 09:36 AM
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Chloe Berge
A table outdoors full of different types of foraged food, a tradition in Nordic countries
Restaurants + Cafés
Why Denmark and Finland Are Must-Visits for Foodies
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A look at the Knud Rasmussen Glacier near Kulusuk in East Greenland
Travel for Good
6 Unforgettable, Adrenaline-Packed Trips for Adventure Seekers
August 09, 2024 12:37 PM
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Chloe Berge
Three bottles of sunscreen in different formats on a sandy beach
Health + Wellness
Spray vs. Lotion Sunscreens: Which One Is Safer?
August 08, 2024 07:15 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities
Unpacked (Podcast)
Podcast: How to Travel, and Soothe Your Anxiety, in a Climate-Changing World
In this week’s episode of Unpacked by AFAR, senior news editor Michelle Baran explores how we can travel safely, smartly, and compassionately in a climate-changing world. Listen to the full episode.
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A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake
Travel for Good
Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior
April 17, 2023 11:01 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Airplanes lined up on the runway.
Air Travel News
Airlines Are Ditching Carbon Offsets. That’s a Mistake.
February 16, 2023 05:46 PM
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Emily Nyrop
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Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Ski Gear for the Eco-Minded Traveler
December 21, 2022 11:01 AM
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Courtney Holden
Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale
Winter 2023
If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates
December 20, 2022 04:11 PM
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Kendra Pierre-Louis
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Travel for Good
A Competition to Protect the Environment—Through Storytelling
December 09, 2022 10:08 AM
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Sarika Bansal
Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.
Trending News
The Travel Industry Has Ambitious Climate Goals. How Will It Meet Them?
November 29, 2022 06:42 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language
Spring 2022
Climate Change Is Transforming Greenland’s Landscapes—and Its Language
April 29, 2022 02:13 PM
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Lisa Abend
Save Up to 40 Percent on Climate Neutral Brands During This 1-Day Flash Sale
Packing Tips + Gear
Save Up to 40 Percent on Climate Neutral Brands During This 1-Day Flash Sale
April 20, 2022 10:31 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
How the Travel Industry Can Live Up to the Glasgow Declaration
Travel for Good
How the Travel Industry Can Live Up to the Glasgow Declaration
December 13, 2021 02:54 PM
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AFAR Editors
A solo hiker with a blue backpack walking on a trail surrounded by ferns, redwoods, and a fallen tree just beyond them in Redwoods National Park
Travel for Good
5 Ways to Be a More Conscientious Traveler During Climate Change
November 12, 2021 11:36 AM
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Sally Kohn
Flooding in Venice Worsens Off-Season Amid Climate Change
Trending News
Flooding in Venice Worsens Off-Season Amid Climate Change
October 25, 2021 03:41 PM
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Colleen Barry
What Makes This One of America’s Best Places for Eco-Fabulous Adventures
U.S. Beaches
What Makes This One of America’s Best Places for Eco-Fabulous Adventures
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5 Things to Know About the New U.N. Report on Climate Change
Travel for Good
5 Things to Know About the New U.N. Report on Climate Change
August 10, 2021 04:16 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real
Travel for Good
How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real
July 12, 2021 04:03 PM
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Matt Villano
What Biden’s New Climate Commitments Mean for Travel
Travel for Good
What Biden’s New Climate Commitments Mean for Travel
April 22, 2021 06:01 PM
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Michelle Baran
Germany Vows to Boost Cycling as Part of Climate Effort
Hiking + Cycling
Germany Vows to Boost Cycling as Part of Climate Effort
April 22, 2021 01:48 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
How to Take an Eco-Friendly Trip to the Maldives
Travel for Good
How to Take an Eco-Friendly Trip to the Maldives
February 06, 2020 03:22 PM
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Lisa Abend
A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities
Museums + Galleries
A Challenging New Exhibit Spotlights a Transforming Arctic Through the Eyes of Its Communities
January 22, 2020 03:31 PM
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Sarah Buder
An Open-Air Festival Illuminates Amsterdam’s Canals With Light Installations That Nod to Climate Change
Art + Architecture
An Open-Air Festival Illuminates Amsterdam’s Canals With Light Installations That Nod to Climate Change
December 17, 2019 05:52 PM
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Sarah Buder
Free Apps and Websites That Make Eco-Friendly Travel Easy
Packing Tips + Gear
Free Apps and Websites That Make Eco-Friendly Travel Easy
October 18, 2019 04:20 PM
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Kristan Schiller
This Airline Now Lets You Buy Climate-Friendly Fuel
Tips + News
This Airline Now Lets You Buy Climate-Friendly Fuel
August 20, 2019 04:06 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
This Hotel Company Says “Good-Bye” to Mini Bathroom Amenities
Sustainable Travel
This Hotel Company Says “Good-Bye” to Mini Bathroom Amenities
August 01, 2019 03:37 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Joshua Tree National Park’s Namesake Plants Under Serious Threat From Climate Change
Tips + News
Joshua Tree National Park’s Namesake Plants Under Serious Threat From Climate Change
July 26, 2019 01:22 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Iceland to Hold Memorial for Glacier Lost to Climate Change
Tips + News
Iceland to Hold Memorial for Glacier Lost to Climate Change
July 24, 2019 03:51 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
6 Ways Hotels Around the World Are Working to Become More Sustainable
Hotels
6 Ways Hotels Around the World Are Working to Become More Sustainable
May 10, 2019 04:04 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Why Dominica's Eco-Luxury Hotels are the Escape You Need Now
Epic Trips
Why Dominica’s Eco-Luxury Hotels are the Escape You Need Now
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Key Change: How a Shifting Climate Is Transforming Florida
In the Magazine
How a Shifting Climate Is Transforming Florida
January 22, 2019 07:00 PM
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Rahawa Haile
Water Is Life: Staring Climate Change in the Face on Mount Kilimanjaro
Hiking + Cycling
Water Is Life: Staring Climate Change in the Face on Mount Kilimanjaro
August 17, 2016 07:08 PM
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Tommy Alexander
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