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Experts on the AFAR Travel Advisory Council share their insights

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

Don’t overlook this relaxed, beachy side of the country.

Here’s how one writer took her mom on a multi-day, 963-mile trip before Christmas.

If you’ve ever wanted to live out your childhood dream of being a marine biologist or even an archaeologist, try booking a trip with a research bent: it’s easier than you think.

This is where NOLA artists gather.

On a rail adventure through the Canadian Maritimes, Colleen Kinder encounters tiny towns and glittering cities, dramatic coastal landscapes and that sweet, strange brew that is Canadian kindness.

Once you get past the rapids, a whitewater rafting trip down the Zambezi River becomes a rugged, floating safari.

The tourism expert helped turn South Carolina’s largest city into an internationally acclaimed destination.

It’s a web of subterranean galleries and exhibits.

Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.

One AFAR editor let the surprise travel agency Pack Up and Go plan a mystery road trip—one where she didn’t find out her destination until the moment she walked out the door.

With design-forward camp furniture, mood lighting, and accents, you can transform your next camping trip into a seriously chic glamp-out.

Transformative Travel North of the Border

Embarking on a glacier tour has often meant hopping on a gas-guzzling boat or bus; talk about an ethical conundrum. These ice-focused expeditions offer a more environmentally conscious approach.