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Exterior view of Atlas Ocean Voyages' World Voyager surrounded by water and a snowy and icy cliff in the background

Expedition Cruises

6 Best Antarctica Cruises, Including Women-Only and Scientist-Led Journeys, and Trips That Skip Drake Passage

Dreaming about an expedition cruise to the White Continent? There are great options for every type of traveler.

September 28, 2026 06:48 PM

Jeri Clausing

Hotels

This Maximalist NYC Hotel Costs More Than $1,000 a Night. Is It Worth It?

September 28, 2026 04:27 PM

Chris Dong

An American Airlines airplane flying upward

Air Travel News

American Is Retiring International First Class. I Flew Its New Top Tier to Find Out What Will Replace It

September 25, 2026 07:05 PM

Cat Sposato

Shrimp, mussels, and other seafoods in a bed of yellow rice and peas.

Food + Drink

15 Iconic Spanish Foods and Where to Try Them

September 25, 2026 06:06 PM

Amaia Porteiro

A picturesque view of Peel marina and town on the Isle of Man, showcasing the coastline

Outdoor Adventure

On the Isle of Man, a 100-Mile Coastal Hike Links Castles, Viking Crosses, and Seal Coves

September 25, 2026 02:00 PM

Indi Bains

The Six Sisters Suite at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel with three large beds with bright pink cushioned headboards, a golden chandelier, and green and blue chaises at the foot of the beds

Hotel News + Openings

Dolly Parton’s New Nashville Hotel Opens September 29 With Themed Suites, Live Music, and a Museum

September 25, 2026 01:23 PM

Sophie Friedman

Food + Drink

I’ve Watched Dubai’s Food Scene Evolve Over the Past Decade. It’s Never Been Better.

September 25, 2026 10:02 AM

Nicola Chilton

AFAR Approved

This Rumpl Travel Blanket Comes With Me on Every Long-Haul Flight—and It’s Currently 25 Percent Off

November 16, 2023 11:06 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

United Employees Who Won’t Get Vaccinated Face Unpaid Leave or Termination

Loyalty + Rewards

United’s Frequent Flier Program Is Changing—Here’s Who Stands to Gain

November 16, 2023 10:52 AM

Paul Rubio

People sitting on green chairs around a fountain in a park in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris

Air Travel News

You Can Take 4 Round-Trip Flights to Paris, Tokyo, and More With This $1,525 International Flight Pass

November 15, 2023 06:41 PM

Michelle Baran

Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort

Hotels

These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada

November 15, 2023 12:11 PM

Debbie Olsen

A person dressed in traditional regalia at a pow wow in South Dakota.

Travel for Good

How to Plan an Indigenous Travel Experience—Respectfully

November 15, 2023 12:04 PM

Autumn Fourkiller

A Brightline train going over a bridge in Florida

Train Travel

Florida Has a New High Speed Train Route—Here’s What It’s Like

November 15, 2023 10:52 AM

Paul Rubio

A flight attendant standing in an airplane aisle, with seats on either side. Her hands are raised to the luggage bins.

Air Travel News

Why Do Airplanes Dim the Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing?

November 15, 2023 08:00 AM

Ramsey Qubein

Air Travel News

Amsterdam Will No Longer Restrict JetBlue Flights

November 14, 2023 09:30 PM

Blane Bachelor

Overhead view of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland

November 14, 2023 05:35 PM

Hotels

Surf Schools, Water Sports, and Ocean Conservation: 7 Hawai’i Hotels for Connecting with the Pacific

November 14, 2023 01:59 PM

Jennifer Flowers

Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.

Fall 2023

How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean

November 14, 2023 01:59 PM

Jennifer Flowers

The undersea bedroom at the Muraka at Conrad Maldives

Hotels

These Are 8 of the Most Unique Hotels Around the World

November 14, 2023 01:26 PM

Nora Zelevansky

Air Travel News

Mexico Flights From $99 One-Way During Alaska Airlines’ Sale—Including for Holiday Travel

November 14, 2023 12:55 PM

Michelle Baran

Tourism Is Life co-owner Peter Momoh Bassie walks on a beach in Sierra Leone

History + Culture

Sierra Leone Is Building a Tourism Industry. Meet 3 People Paving the Way.

November 13, 2023 08:05 AM

Ashlea Halpern

A huge iceberg rises out of the water in Greenland

Expedition Cruises

7 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Greenland Cruise

November 11, 2023 10:00 AM

Bailey Berg

Festivals + Events

Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More

November 10, 2023 02:40 PM

Jenn Rice

12 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

Hotels

16 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

November 10, 2023 02:26 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Approved

Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now

November 10, 2023 01:03 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

A person pushing someone in a wheelchair in an airport

Air Travel News

United Unveils New Search Tool for Passengers With Wheelchairs

November 9, 2023 06:25 PM

Bailey Berg

Will the U.S. ever be on par with major rail networks in Europe and Asia?

Train Travel

East Coast Train Travel Will Soon Be Much Smoother Thanks to These Major Upgrades

November 9, 2023 06:23 PM

Michelle Baran

Videos

The Best Time to Visit Alaska Might Surprise You [VIDEO]

November 9, 2023 05:31 PM

Chloe Arrojado

Cities We Love

A Local Chef Reveals His Perfect Day in Asheville, North Carolina

November 9, 2023 04:27 PM

Jenn Rice

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

Sebastian Modak

The counter area and table at ALT Stazione del Gusto in Rome

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