The Most Recent Travel Articles from AFAR

Portland, OR, USA - Aug 31, 2025: Interior view of the Portland International Airport (PDX) terminal building featuring a massive 9-acre timber roof, designed by ZGF Architects.

This Midwestern City Has North America’s Best Airport Three Years Running

J.D. Power’s 2026 survey ranks airports in North America based on passenger satisfaction. These airports came out on top across three categories.

September 17, 2026 01:56 AM

Michelle Baran

The Poppin airport lounge in Atlanta with a colorful central counter with a red design feature atop it and a turquoise wall lined with grab-and-go snacks and sweets

Air Travel News

This Quietly Growing Airport Lounge Trend Is Perfect for Travelers Who Are Short on Time

September 16, 2026 06:43 PM

Bailey Berg

Children swimming in the water by some rocks

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

September 16, 2026 11:53 AM

Lyndsey Matthews

Accessible Travel

What Patagonia Taught Me About Who Gets to Travel

September 16, 2026 11:02 AM

Álvaro Silberstein

Road Trips

17 Great Places to Stop Along California’s Pacific Coast Highway

September 16, 2026 10:02 AM

Sara Button

(Left) Bamberg, Germany, (Right) Bamberg, Germany - May 26, 2026 - a glass of Aecht Schlenkerla smoked beer

Hiking + Cycling

Walk Pint-to-Pint on This Beer Hiking Trail in Germany

September 16, 2026 09:10 AM

Adam H. Callaghan

A mock-up of two premium economy seats from Emirates with a divider between them and a small smartphone stand on the tray table of the seat in the foreground

Air Travel News

Emirates Is Bringing Business-Class Privacy to Premium Economy

September 15, 2026 05:13 PM

Bailey Berg

Tips + News

New York and Connecticut Drop Mandatory Quarantine; NJ Loosens Restrictions

April 8, 2021 05:55 PM

Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

Africa CDC Says Vaccine Passports “Inappropriate” for Now

April 8, 2021 12:09 PM

Rodney Muhumuza

Cruise

CDC Says You Can Travel in the U.S. but Not Cruise—So Cruise Lines Are Going Abroad

April 7, 2021 09:39 PM

Fran Golden

Travel for Good

The Wildlife Rescue Warriors Who Rule Fort Lauderdale

April 7, 2021 03:16 PM

Paul Rubio

Outdoor Adventure

All-Female Climbing Trips, Sailing in Italy, and Other Ways to Get Outside Right Now

April 6, 2021 02:18 PM

Laura Dannen Redman

History + Culture

Touring Black Asheville With DeWayne Barton

April 6, 2021 02:09 PM

Cynthia R. Greenlee

Cruise

These Cruises Will Require Guests to Have COVID Vaccinations

April 5, 2021 07:29 PM

Michelle Baran

Museums + Galleries

Egypt Parades Royal Mummies to New Museum

April 5, 2021 12:50 PM

Samy Magdy

Hiking + Cycling

Where Should You Hike Near Asheville? We Asked a Local

April 3, 2021 11:49 AM

Melanie Haiken

Destination Spotlight

Attractions You Can Only Find in Asheville

April 3, 2021 11:46 AM

Joanne O’Sullivan

Air Travel News

How to Make the Most of Your Expiring Pandemic Flight Credits

April 2, 2021 10:55 PM

Michelle Baran

COVID + Travel

What’s It Like to Travel to South Africa Right Now?

April 2, 2021 03:53 PM

Annie Fitzsimmons

COVID + Travel

It’s Official—Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel, CDC Says

April 2, 2021 01:43 PM

Michelle Baran

Cruise

Cruises Resume in Italy as U.S. Sailings Still on Hold

April 2, 2021 01:31 PM

Maria Grazia Murru

Air Travel News

What Alaska Airlines Joining the Oneworld Alliance Means for You

April 1, 2021 03:34 PM

Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

AutoCamp’s Airstream-Fueled Version of Glamping Is Now Open on Cape Cod

April 1, 2021 03:20 PM

Maggie Fuller