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The death of a pope and the election of a new pontiff are steeped in age-old customs. Take note of these important events—and how travel to Italy, Rome, and the Vatican City will be affected.

Not many people visit Lady Elliot Island, at the Great Barrier Reef’s southern tip. But a lot of people are trying to protect it.

Local vineyard owner Theodora R. Lee gives us the perfect guide for the lesser-known Anderson Valley wine region.

The country’s vastness means opportunities abound to better see the stars.

“Into the Deep” at Monterey Bay Aquarium is a remarkable collection of new Dr. Seuss–like sea creatures.

More cruises depart from Florida than from anywhere else in the world. These are our top picks.

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

Travel to the destinations you love—or would love to visit—from the comfort of your couch.

Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.

Off the coast of this Southern California city, a new Whale Heritage Area allows marine life to thrive—and visitors to explore responsibly.

What happens when you test positive in one of the most remote corners of the world.

The translator and editor of “The Hidden Life of Trees” believes that a forest is so much more than a landscape—it’s a place where life happens all around us.

For travelers looking to understand what it means to see “America,” perhaps there’s no better city than one like Tulsa, which is looking forward while reckoning with the legacy of its past.

New nonstop flights are making it easier to reach some of Europe’s most compelling cities. From major museum debuts to hotel openings and revitalized neighborhoods, here’s what to do when you get there.