The Most Recent Articles

Discover the latest travel stories, news, and inspiration from Afar.

A color x-ray image of a luggage with various items including a marijuana leaf
Air Travel News
Has TSA Changed Its Marijuana Policy?
A recent subtle update has led to questions about what is permitted when flying.
June 10, 2026 06:05 PM
 · 
Iona Brannon
Northern Spy
Food + Drink
Eat Like It’s 1776: This Boston-Area Dinner Series Lets Travelers Taste Colonial New England
June 10, 2026 05:41 PM
 · 
Asia London Palomba
Interior of an airport lounge, with grey sofas and chairs and a bar with a wooden sculpture over it
Loyalty + Rewards
You Can Access These Airport Lounges Without a Premium Credit Card—Here’s How.
June 10, 2026 03:14 PM
 · 
Sophie Friedman
2B3707R France, Ardeche, Parc Naturel des Monts d'Ardeche, Montselgues, mountain bike
Hiking + Cycling
This 81-Mile Bike-and-Train Loop in Southern France Is All About Gorges, Gîtes, and Farm Lunches
June 10, 2026 12:21 PM
 · 
Erin Henk
Collage of 8 photos, most showing hotels
Hotels We Love
The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026
June 10, 2026 10:00 AM
 · 
Jennifer Flowers
Smithsonian Castle - Haupt Garden, behind the Castle
Trending News
7 New Reasons to Visit the National Mall This Summer
June 9, 2026 08:12 PM
 · 
Madeline Weinfield
People on a touring boat in Copenhagen
Trending News
In This Scandinavian City, Visitors Are Being Rewarded for Their Good Deeds
June 9, 2026 06:48 PM
 · 
Anna Fiorentino
Thailand is just one of many countries that have long been a tourist destination, but now have huge wins in LGBTQ rights.
LGBTQ Travel
7 Countries That Are Getting Friendlier for LGBTQ Travelers
June 3, 2025 12:42 PM
 · 
Todd Plummer
Hillsides and water in Japan's Kyushu Island
Food + Drink
Japan Has 72 Microseasons. This Couple Wants to Help You Experience Them All From Their Countryside Kitchen
June 3, 2025 12:02 PM
 · 
Elena Valeriote
Driving across blue and red states taught one gay couple a few tips and safety considerations for LGBTQ travelers.
LGBTQ Travel
6 Safety Tips My Husband and I Learned Road-Tripping Across the U.S. as a Gay Couple
June 3, 2025 11:59 AM
 · 
Matt Kirouac
A road runs through Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden on the island of Oahu with grass and numerous palm trees lining both sides of the road and large green cliffs rising in the distance with fog at their peaks
Trending News
Hawai‘i Becomes First U.S. State to Implement “Green Fee” Tourist Tax in Effort to Better Protect the Islands
June 2, 2025 06:26 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Waterfront dining at Parisol Beach Club Grill at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A large wrap around bar is set up next to dining tables. Natural woods, materials and colors are used in the design of the space.
Food + Drink
How This Resort Is Redefining Dining in the Caribbean
Sponsored by
A United Airlines airplane being towed with another airplane in the background at a New York area airport
Air Travel News
Airlines Issue New Check-In Policies as “Airport Theory” TikTok Trend Goes Viral
June 2, 2025 02:45 PM
 · 
Dennis Green
Luxury camp site set up under the stars with a private chef and sleeping quarters. Two chairs are set up next to a fire pit. Site is secluded and shaded by trees with mountains in the background.
Epic Trips
8 Life-Changing Trips from South Africa to South America
Sponsored by
Guests observe elephants in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya
Epic Trips
A Safari and Beach Getaway in One Perfect Itinerary
Sponsored by
Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise
U.S. Beaches
Where to Find Sun, Surf, and Seafood on the Jersey Shore
June 2, 2025 05:03 AM
 · 
Rachel Chang
Browsing vinyl at the café-record shop, Disco Death, in Minneapolis.
LGBTQ Travel
The Best Music Venues and LGBTQ+ Hotspots in Minnesota
Sponsored by
An overhead view of an American Airlines Flagship Suite with the seat in a lie-flat bed position with grey, black, and white pillows and bedding folded atop
Air Travel News
American Airlines Finally Unveils New Flagship Business-Class Suites as First-Class Phase-Out Begins
May 30, 2025 07:29 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
A Vincy Two Story Overwater Villa at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Family Travel
This Resort Offers the Dreamiest Suites in the Caribbean
Sponsored by
View of mountains and pool from the Sossusvlei Desert Lodge at sunset
Epic Trips
7 Beautiful Places to Explore at a Slower Pace
Sponsored by
Hot air balloons fly above dramatic rock formations in Cappadocia, Türkiye
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Is It Ever Worth Going Into Debt to Travel?
May 30, 2025 01:11 PM
 · 
Stacey Lastoe
Brasserie Dubillot
Restaurants + Cafés
Paris’s Best Restaurants—and What to Order There
May 30, 2025 02:35 AM
 · 
Eleanor Aldridge
The front half of a JetBlue airplane seen flying
Air Travel News
United and JetBlue Just Struck a Major New Deal—Here’s What It Will Mean for Travelers
May 29, 2025 07:15 PM
 · 
Dennis Green
A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas
Hotels
Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025
May 29, 2025 03:02 PM
 · 
Sophie Friedman
Three Passengers on Holland America Line's months-long Grand World Voyage participate in an art class onboard, the person in the foreground is wearing bright pink and bunny ears
Cruise
Block Parties, Cruise Cliques, and Charitable Knitting—What’s It Really Like Sailing the World for Months
May 29, 2025 02:13 PM
 · 
Fran Golden
Slovenia
Health + Wellness
How Travel Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life
May 29, 2025 01:39 PM
 · 
Nathalie Alonso
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome
May 29, 2025 11:36 AM
 · 
Erica Firpo
With modern takes on traditional foods, ancient plays, and renovated buildings, Greece continues to add some new to its old.
Cities We Love
Exciting New Hotels, Restaurants, and Exhibits: Why Now Is the Time to Go to Greece
May 29, 2025 10:56 AM
 · 
Helen Iatrou
The new Les Hauts de Sancerre hotel will be located in the old Château de Sancerre, a castle built in the medieval age.<br/>
Hotel News + Openings
You Can Now Stay in a Castle in This Popular French Wine Region
May 29, 2025 10:49 AM
 · 
Opheli Garcia Lawler
Door County, Wisconsin, is one of the many easy-to-reach day trip destinations from Chicago.
Weekend Getaways
The Best Weekend Getaways From Chicago for Beaches, Museums, and More
May 28, 2025 05:47 PM
 · 
Katherine LaGrave
A Southwest heart in blue red and yellow on an airplane wall above some seats and just below the overhead bin
Air Travel News
It’s the End of a 50-Year Era at Southwest—the Airline’s Most Beloved Free Perk Has Been Discontinued
May 28, 2025 02:35 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side
Loyalty + Rewards
The Best Credit Cards for Transferring Points to Airline and Hotel Partners
May 28, 2025 02:23 PM
 · 
Paul Rubio
The glass skyscraper where the St. Regis Chicago resides was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.
Stay Here Next
The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels
May 28, 2025 10:10 AM
 · 
Heidi Mitchell
Reception at the Twenty Two New York with dark wood features
Stay Here Next
This Fashion Crowd-Favorite British Members Club Just Opened a Hotel in NYC—and Anyone Can Book a Stay
May 28, 2025 10:04 AM
 · 
Tiana Attride
The Chicago Athletic Association's public areas feature several fireplaces.
Hotels
These Are the 18 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Chicago
May 28, 2025 07:30 AM
 · 
Heidi Mitchell
Load More