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Beyond the relaxed beach scene, the city pulses with energy. Here’s how to experience both sides.

The 36+3 sightseeing train joins the Seven Stars sleeper train in Kyushu, adding five new routes to Japan’s southernmost main island.

If health is the new wealth, then Blue Zones travel offers one of the most immersive get-rich-quick schemes on Earth. Afar takes a closer look at a program at Andaz Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo.

From kayaking with wild dolphins to wandering cobblestone streets in search of secret gardens and alleyways, get outside in South Carolina’s Holy City for an abundance of distinctly immersive activities.

New tours of Cuba, renovated hotels with beachfront rooms, and a very tempting food festival await.

Marine life is as vibrant as overland life.

These global weekenders offer top music and good times—but also a strong sense of place.

This route is a rare look at the life experiences and landscapes that shaped one of the most famous architects in the U.S.

A new movement balancing preservation and accessibility empowers people with disabilities to more easily explore national parks and public lands.

Nayara Bocas del Toro offers a new—and luxurious—way to experience Panama’s wildlife-rich islands in the Caribbean Sea.

Owner Mike Freed on why his hotel is one of the best in the world, how it has pioneered luxury sustainability, and his favorite room.

Vaccinated travelers from the U.S. no longer need to quarantine—but there are still some rules to follow.

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

“Traitors U.S.” host Alan Cumming dishes on airport lounges, the essential preflight cocktail, and his new partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

Should you go to the Arctic or Antarctica, and with Lindblad Expeditions or Hurtigruten? What are the polar packing essentials? We break it all down for you.