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Packing skis and gear on deck before leaving the dock; Backcountry ski touring above fjords in Alaska

Epic Trips

This Sail-to-Ski Trip Is the Best Way to Connect With Alaska’s Wild, Oceanside Landscapes

A warm boat, untouched snow, and fresh ceviche allow travelers to explore the fjords in the Prince William Sound.

May 12, 2026 01:49 PM

Andy Cochrane

Epic Trips

In Patagonia, You Can White-Water Raft for 62 Miles from Lodge to Lodge

May 12, 2026 01:43 PM

Jessica Vincent

Epic Trips

I Got Stuck on the World’s Largest Glacier Field During a Whiteout Storm—and You Should Too

May 12, 2026 01:41 PM

Danielle Hallock

Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water

May 11, 2026 06:11 PM

Bailey Berg

Japan has so many cities worth visiting, and the national airline lets you visit as many as possible in one trip.

Air Travel News

With Airfares Climbing, Here’s How to Fly to Two Destinations for the Price of One

May 8, 2026 05:46 PM

Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever

May 8, 2026 03:33 PM

Shayla Martin

A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.

May 8, 2026 01:09 PM

Terry Ward

Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.

Spring 2023

Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?

April 17, 2023 04:00 PM

Mona Gable

National Parks

7 Best National Parks and Monuments in Colorado and How to Visit Them

April 17, 2023 12:19 PM

Melanie Haiken

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

Jacqueline Kehoe

With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.

U.S. Beaches

13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i

April 15, 2023 12:20 PM

Rachel Ng

Are you staring overpriced airfares right in the nose?

Air Travel News

This Is Why Your Flights Are So Expensive Right Now

April 14, 2023 07:26 PM

Barbara Peterson

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024

Festivals + Events

Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free

April 14, 2023 04:05 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

New Japanese Low-Cost Carrier Offers Nonstop U.S.-Tokyo Flights From $325 One-Way

April 14, 2023 12:53 PM

Michelle Baran

Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $7 Travel Gadget

AFAR Approved

Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $6 Travel Gadget

April 13, 2023 08:08 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

children climb stairs with snow piled up on them at Granlibakken in Lake Tahoe

April 13, 2023 06:06 PM

Anna Fiorentino

A person holding a handful of purple and green olives.

Spring 2023

An Olive Oil Revolution Is Quietly Brewing in Tunisia

April 13, 2023 06:03 PM

Lindsey Tramuta

There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.

Visas + Passports

Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?

April 13, 2023 05:01 PM

Billie Cohen

Where to Go in Summer

What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer

April 13, 2023 12:01 PM

Laura Dannen Redman

Interior shot of a luxury suite on a train.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect

April 12, 2023 11:56 PM

Bailey Berg

Wide shot of an Amtrak California Surfliner zooming down tracks on rock near the ocean in Mariposa, Calfornia.

Trains

Want a Relaxing Alternative to a California Road Trip? Hop on a Train.

April 12, 2023 11:33 PM

Alesandra Dubin

April 12, 2023 05:42 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

Chase Sapphire Lounges Are Coming Soon to an Airport Near You

April 12, 2023 04:47 PM

Paul Rubio

Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

April 12, 2023 03:08 PM

Becca Blond

view of a pool flanked by palm trees at Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa

Family Travel

Napa Valley With Kids? The Best Family-Friendly Hotels, Restaurants, and Things to Do in Wine Country

April 11, 2023 09:47 PM

Michelle Baran

Longreads

Greetings from Saudi Arabia

April 11, 2023 07:37 PM

Laura Dannen Redman

Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin

Where to Travel Next

7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye

April 11, 2023 06:28 PM

Jenna Scatena

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature

April 11, 2023 05:29 PM

Bailey Berg

row of colorful somewhat crooked buildings along the Amsterdam waterfront with houseboats

Air Travel News

JetBlue Adds New Flights to Europe—Just in Time for Summer

April 11, 2023 02:47 PM

Michelle Baran

Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.

Hotels

AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel

April 11, 2023 12:37 PM

Jennifer Flowers

Man looking at cell phone, sitting in window seat on an airplane

Air Travel News

What Really Happens if You Don’t Switch Your Phone to “Airplane Mode” In-Flight

April 10, 2023 06:24 PM

Billie Cohen

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Stay Here Next

A Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn in Cannes. Here’s a First Look.

April 10, 2023 04:21 PM

Mary Winston Nicklin

10 “Stranger Things” Filming Locations You Can Visit

History + Culture

12 Stranger Things Filming Locations You Can Visit

April 10, 2023 02:25 PM

Ciera Velarde

Kayaking the waterways within the Golden Isles.

Islands

5 Ways to Explore the Boundless Natural Beauty of the Golden Isles

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