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With plenty of cozy old-world charm—as well as some unexpected modern marvels—Belgium’s holiday markets offer a fresh spin on this festive shopping tradition.

Contrary to popular belief, hiking, biking, and surfing aren’t the only things Santa Monicans do. There are countless ways to indulge in this Southern California city and, yes, make up for all those calories burned.

Cheese dumplings, medieval towns, and ancient mountains—one writer hikes the 167-mile-long Juliana Trail.

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

This island of Japan is best experienced through its verdant mountains, active volcanoes, thermal waterfalls, and thousands of bubbling hot springs.

A skeptic visits a Spiritualist camp that’s been peddling communication with the other side for more than 100 years.

From Massachusetts to Alaska, here are teensy-tiny rental properties to add to your littlest wish list.

Underwater caves, rocky islands, massive shipwrecks, and light-filled tunnels—Malta’s top scuba diving spots have seduced even Jacques Cousteau himself.

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

Whether you’re looking for a rustic countryside retreat or a stylish urban bolthole, these are the top 15 hotels and resorts in Tuscany, Italy.

One writer discovers the best of Paris and the Loire Valley, bottle by unforgettable bottle.

Whether you’re looking for a culinary getaway in Emilia-Romagna, a history-filled retreat in Basilicata, or design-forward digs in Lombardy, the top 15 hotels in Italy deliver a wide range of experiences in the “bel paese.”

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

Wolves, avalanches, and months of solitude: a glimpse into life in the Caucasian wilderness.