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Food + Drink

The Joys of a Virtual Whisky Tasting

No one should ever drink alone.

June 8, 2020 11:24 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Small Ship Cruises

Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

February 28, 2020 08:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Hotels

When Vacation Rentals Are a Better Choice than Hotels

Home again.

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Tips + News

Aztec Sites Discovered Beneath Modern Mexico City

An ancient temple and ball field have been unearthed.

June 16, 2017 02:24 PM

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Matt Villano

Cities We Love

Everything You Need to Know to (Smartly) Navigate New York City

Explore on foot. Eat at the bar. Buy same-day Broadway tickets. Tips from New Yorkers on surviving—and thriving—in NYC.

September 10, 2020 06:16 PM

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Staff

Books

A Thorough (and Honest) Love Letter to the New York City Subway

Sure, it’s home to Pizza Rat. But NYC’s transit system is also a marvel of engineering—and an underground microcosm of the city.

September 10, 2020 12:18 PM

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John E. Morris

A Western-tinged Main Street with colorful shops and a mountain in the background

Weekend Getaways

8 Great Weekend Escapes in Colorado

Skiing in Breckenridge, hiking rock formations in Grand Junction, biking to breweries in Fort Collins—these are a few of our favorite things.

September 11, 2024 11:32 AM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

8 Tiny Travel Trailers We’re Drooling Over Right Now

These small, self-contained, and irresistibly adorable trailers will fit perfectly into your camping plans—and your driveway.

May 27, 2020 05:15 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Epic Trips

A Perfect Bermuda Day in an Electric Car

Renting an electric car is an ideal way to explore the island. Here’s where to go.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

History + Culture

Explore Jewish Cultural Heritage with these Fascinating New Tours

Visit centuries-old synagogues and sample traditional dishes for an insightful introduction to the continent’s Jewish communities.

July 22, 2019 02:22 PM

Natural Wonders

How to Book an Uber Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef

For a limited time—and for about $1,000 a pop—Uber users in Queensland, Australia, will be able to request a submarine ride through the world’s largest coral reef.

May 23, 2019 05:28 PM

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Michelle Baran

Art + Architecture

This Former Prison Is Hong Kong’s Best New Arts Hub

Doing time at Tai Kwun used to be an alarming prospect. Now you’ll want to devote hours to the free heritage site’s exhibitions and performances.

July 10, 2018 03:31 PM

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Kate Appleton

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Great Travel Rebound hasn't been so great.

Air Travel News

How Did Air Travel Get So Bad?

More than 80,000 domestic flights were canceled between January and May. The only year in the past decade to see more cancellations than that was 2020. How did it all go so wrong?

July 25, 2022 10:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

Food + Drink

9 Out-of-This-World Hot Sauces Worth Traveling For

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

September 6, 2018 01:14 PM

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Jenny Adams

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