The Most Recent Articles

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

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.
Hotels We Love
Tokyo Has No Shortage of Great Luxury Hotels. These Are the Ones to Book
The city’s best stays include restored legends, sky-high sanctuaries, and newcomers that already feel essential.
July 2, 2026 09:11 AM
 · 
Adam H. Graham
A line of US passport covers with the president peeking through.
Trending News
So . . . Is Trump Really in the New U.S. Passport? What the July Rollout Clarifies
July 1, 2026 06:14 PM
 · 
Terry Ward
a landscape of tofino covered in greenery surrounded by the sea in the vancouver islands canada
Islands
Canada Has More Islands Than the U.S.—Here Are Its 7 Most Spectacular
July 1, 2026 04:12 PM
 · 
Joel Balsam
Hiking
Trending News
How Gear Libraries Are Making Outdoor Adventure More Accessible—and Affordable
July 1, 2026 02:52 PM
 · 
Kris Ann Valdez
A living room area with a couch, arm chairs, and a large outdoor deck within a suite on the Four Seasons I yacht
Small Ship Cruises
The New Four Seasons Yacht Takes an Approach to Pricing Not Seen on Other Cruises. Will It Work?
June 30, 2026 07:25 PM
 · 
Fran Golden
The topsail schooner 'Pride of Baltimore II' seen at a bit of a distance sailing along the water with four sails and an American flag flapping off the back
Outdoor Adventure
Slow Travel in Style—Where to Sail on a Tall Ship in the U.S. This Summer
June 30, 2026 06:42 PM
 · 
Pat Tompkins
The white facade of Mission San Juan Bautista with a two-tiered bell tower with three bells on the right and a large cross in front of the building
Trending News
California Is Giving Away a Free Pass to 30 Historic State Parks This Summer
June 30, 2026 02:28 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
A person performing a traditional Inuit dance in Pond Inlet, Canada
Expedition Cruises
A New Inuit-Led Northwest Passage Voyage Hands the Storytelling (and Part of the Profits) to Local Communities
September 15, 2025 09:11 PM
 · 
Robin Catalano
The underbelly of an airplane flying through a blue sky with scattered white clouds
Air Travel News
A Surprise Win for Fliers’ Rights Follows a Recent Major Setback. But Will It Help?
September 15, 2025 07:00 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Five leather, high stool seats line a golden bar area with a cheetah figure atop the counter and black panthers and New York landmarks featured on the wallpaper behind the bar
Hotel News + Openings
The Flashy Art and Bold Style of Faena New York, West Chelsea’s Newest Hotel
September 15, 2025 06:57 PM
 · 
Devorah Lev-Tov
Redwoods-Jack_MacDonough.png
Outdoor Adventure
The Crowd-Free California Redwoods Trip That Everyone Should Take Once
September 15, 2025 10:16 AM
 · 
Greg Sullivan
An aerial view of a Quark Expeditions vessel in Patagonia with rocky snow-dusted mountains surrounding a long channel
Expedition Cruises
Everyone Wants to Go to Antarctica. Here’s Why You Should Sail to This Fjord-Filled Subpolar Region Instead
September 12, 2025 07:37 PM
 · 
Stefanie Waldek
People on an observation deck surrounded by snow with views of dramatic mountains in Cortina in Italy's alpine region
Trending News
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy Could Be the Most Glamorous Games Yet. Here’s How to Attend Them.
September 12, 2025 05:07 PM
 · 
Tiana Attride
Brothers Paolo Bucher, left, and Jan Bucher, right, are part of the Bucher family, who have run Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni since about 1850.
Hotels
All in the Family, and Still Thriving: Hotels Run by Heirs for Generations
September 12, 2025 11:31 AM
 · 
Heidi Mitchell
Underwater shot of diver in bikini next to large humpback whale
Outdoor Adventure
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
September 11, 2025 03:04 PM
 · 
Terry Ward
A person dipping a dessert taco into chocolate sauce at the Pink Agave restaurant on Virgin Voyages
Cruise
Millennials and Gen Z Have Decided That, Actually, Cruises Are Cool—and Ships Will Never Be the Same
September 11, 2025 01:47 PM
 · 
Lauren Dana Ellman
Iceland
Off The Tourist Trail
From Tourist Hot Spots to Less-Visited Wonders, Here’s How to Enjoy Iceland Without Fighting the Crowds
September 11, 2025 12:08 PM
 · 
Ali Wunderman
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels We Love
These Independent and French-Owned Hotels Are Where Paris Insiders Check In
September 11, 2025 11:27 AM
 · 
Mary Winston Nicklin
Afar_AirportDivorce.jpg
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Could an “Airport Divorce” Save Your Travels (and Your Relationship)?
September 11, 2025 08:59 AM
 · 
Kinsey Gidick
View through an airplane window out onto the wing as the airplane flies above a smattering of clouds
Air Travel News
With the Value of Airline Loyalty in Doubt, a New Report Reveals the Programs That Still Perform
September 10, 2025 06:50 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Wildebeest in Liuwa Plain National Park's honey-colored plains in Zambia
Hotels
The Great Migration in Africa You Haven’t Heard of Yet
September 10, 2025 11:38 AM
 · 
Mazuba Kapambwe
Spectacular cliffs and rocky coast line of Asturias near Llanes in Northern Spain with the hiking trail to Santiago leading through eucalyptus forests and coast line with a hidden beach
Hiking + Cycling
Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These 2 Quieter Cliffside Paths
September 10, 2025 11:15 AM
 · 
Hayley Domin
View from the water of Varanasi, a spiritual center in India, with boats lining the waterfront and colorful buildings along the stepped shores
River Cruises
Bengal Tigers, Bustling Markets, and Ancient Temples: A New Wave of Cruises Is Plying India’s Storied Rivers
September 9, 2025 06:31 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
(Left) Glenaeagles bedroom with wooden canopy bed and pink sofa, (Right) Fife arms bedroom with bed with tartan throw
Hotels
These Are the 2 Best Hotels in Scotland. And I’m Declaring a Winner.
September 9, 2025 03:57 PM
 · 
Mark Ellwood
a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky
Style + Design
Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.
September 9, 2025 04:07 AM
 · 
Sarah Buder
a black and white historic photo of a group of black people posing on the beach on historic Butler Beach Florida , part of the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail
History + Culture
A New Black Heritage Trail Puts Florida’s Civil Rights History in the Spotlight
September 9, 2025 03:05 AM
 · 
Mariette Williams
Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.
Destination Spotlight
I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other
September 8, 2025 08:56 PM
 · 
Erica Firpo
Port Ellen on the coast of the Isle of Islay in Western Scotland at sunrise with row houses lining the waterfront
Hotel News + Openings
A Famous Scottish Distillery Has Opened Its Own Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
September 8, 2025 03:21 PM
 · 
Devorah Lev-Tov
Friends on a trip together
Trending News
Op Ed: The Travel Industry Promised Inclusion. BIPOC Travelers Say It’s Falling Short
September 8, 2025 12:03 PM
Close-up of a person typing on a laptop in an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Will Offer Free Wi-Fi, Finally Making the In-Flight Perk the Norm
September 5, 2025 01:20 PM
 · 
Dennis Green
Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola (right); Milan's Duomo facade (left)
Style + Design
A Guide to Milan’s Creative Side From the Designer of the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel
September 5, 2025 11:16 AM
 · 
Kathryn Romeyn
Trees in bright red and orange fall hues surround the scenic Bish Bash Falls in eastern Massachusetts
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Fall Foliage Prediction Map Will Help You Plan the Perfect Autumn Getaway Across the U.S.
September 4, 2025 06:01 PM
 · 
Lyndsey Matthews
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
Hotels We Love
Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels
September 4, 2025 12:34 PM
 · 
Mary Winston Nicklin
An early autumn foliage scene of houses in Woodstock, Vermont mountains
Where to Travel Next
Celebrate Sweater Weather in These 11 New England Small Towns
September 4, 2025 10:19 AM
 · 
Chloe Arrojado
Cactus on Isla San Francisco with a view of the coast.
Cruise
The Best Way to See Baja is a Small Ship Cruise. Here’s Why
Sponsored by
Load More