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Mayor Virginia Raggi backed the decision by Italy’s culture ministry to keep the American fast-food chain from starting construction near the Baths of Caracalla.

Mamma mia! If the rumors are true, the upcoming theme park may feature a Super Nintendo World with a real-life Mario Kart ride.

To cut down on plastic waste, IHG has taken the next step, pledging to replace mini toiletries with bulk-sized options.

With hip neighborhoods and new world-renowned restaurants, chic hotels, and design-forward shops, Lima has become so much more than a stopover city.

United Airlines’ 787 Dreamliners boast some serious perks—and they make for a better flight.

How does travel make you happy? In our first-ever Travel Happiness Survey, presented by the Aruba Tourism Authority, we turned that question over to you.

No matter where they are in the world, islands make for happy locals and happy travelers. We now know why.

Editor in Chief Julia Cosgrove finds moments of joy in Philadelphia and reflects on AFAR’s 10th anniversary issue, dedicated entirely to happiness.

Sometimes less is more when it comes to sparking joy in travelers.

AFAR set out to show how travel could enrich people’s lives. A decade later, co-founder Greg Sullivan reflects on how it has done just that–and where we still have to go.

SmartFlyer has built a successful business on air ticketing and more.

To help revive its tourism industry after the April bombings, Sri Lanka is waiving visa fees for citizens of 48 countries for the next 6 months.

AFAR’s first-ever Travel Happiness survey asked: What is your happiest travel memory? We read about surrendering to a storm in Honduras, a photo shoot with orangutans, a family dinner in 14th-century French châteaus—and a parade of corgis.

Joy is different in every culture around the globe. Here’s how your passport can be a tool for tapping into that contentment.

It’s a dream come true for the dog- and wine-loving set. Plus, it’s for a good cause.