Search results for

Don’t put your skis and poles away when winter ends.

See petals all year long across the states, from Washington to Tennessee.

The Red Sea region in Saudi Arabia is quickly becoming a playground for next-level hotel design.

Springs Preserve presents visitors with a sort of crash course in the story of the Las Vegas Valley. The facility is many attractions in one: the Origen Museum, which chronicles early geology and anthropology of the region; the Nevada State Museum, which covers the history, prehistory, and natural history of Nevada; DesertSol, a solar-powered home designed to showcase sustainable living; the NV Energy Foundation Sustainability Gallery, which teaches visitors about a more ecofriendly lifestyle; and Boomtown 1905, a re-created streetscape. There is also an enclosed butterfly habitat, a botanical garden, and 3.6 miles of trails that crisscross the preserve’s 110 acres, winding past rare plants, archaeology, artifacts, and more. This remarkable resource has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

Along Jordan’s ancient trade route, two cyclists encounter archaeological relics, forested parks, and a generous invite to lunch.

With dazzling views, sophisticated restaurants, and warm service, the beachside Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab brings calm luxury to a city that does everything big.

Set to launch by early 2026, the new multicountry visa was modeled after Europe’s Schengen visa system.

Six leading international wellness groups are opening hotels at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast.

Whether you’re looking to dive deep underwater or witness a spectacle in the sky, there’s something for you.

In the Ashar Valley of AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Habitas and Banyan Tree there are different ways to be immersed in nature, be it a luxury villa or a retro Airstream.

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

Dubai has plenty of hotels to choose from, but these will truly connect you to the emirate and its culture.

Islamic faith and history mix with pop-up food concepts and Four Seasons in the kingdom’s capital city.

Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks about the hospitality boom in the Middle East—and the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah into a luxury travel destination.