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Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

On a trip with her mother, our columnist finds that making travel more accessible is not only possible but also beneficial for everyone involved.

Home to world-class music festivals, historic landmarks, idyllic nature, and inspiring galleries, the past and future are inextricably intertwined in this charming metropolis.

No need to go overboard packing for your cruise. Here’s exactly what you need to bring for a wide range of activities.

From the thrills of urban whitewater rafting to sipping your way along a mimosa trail, here are the experiences you can only have in Virginia’s capital region.

There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.

Meet at the corner of Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming to view ancient fossils and natural wonders and to sleep under star-studded skies.

We’ve decoded what’s where on the Charleston peninsula and beyond so you can navigate the quickly growing city with ease.

Who needs meditation retreats when you have a four-legged wellness guru? Pet-friendly travel delivers all the benefits of a spa break, plus built-in downtime and daily adventure.

Venture beyond the Mall to explore the restaurants in Columbia Heights, the music scene at the Wharf, and the art in Blagden Alley.

With enough snow melt and a clear sky, viewers can spot Horsetail Fall’s famed “firefall” from February 11 to 26 this year. But with no reservations required this year, the natural phenomenon is likely to attract more crowds than usual.

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

Glaciers, volcanoes, wildlife-rich wetlands, and Stone Age calendars: These are among the wonders you can find in Europe’s national parks.

Alaska has the four largest national parks in the U.S.—and four more. Here’s everything you need to know for a visit to these famous (and less famous) natural wonders.

Tourism-based philanthropies can ensure that places you love will continue to thrive until you’re able to visit them.