AFAR Search

A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

March 12, 2026 01:57 PM

·

Megan Eaves

Tips + News

Trump Administration Puts New Restrictions on U.S. Travel to Cuba

The strict measures will ban many forms of recreational travel to the Caribbean island nation.

June 4, 2019 04:38 PM

·

Sarah Buder

Where to Travel Next

18 Places to Go in 2018

Wondering where to travel in 2018? We’ve got you covered.

December 7, 2017 02:24 PM

·

Staff

Food + Drink

The Most Delicious Side of Belgrade Embraces Its Roots

In recent years, Belgrade has celebrated its more cosmopolitan side. But as Nicholas Schmidle discovers, the most appealing part of the city lies in its traditions.

April 7, 2020 02:43 PM

·

Nicholas Schmidle

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

The Next Great Wine Regions Are Not Where You’d Expect

From coastal wineries producing biodynamic varietals to hilltop vineyards where UNESCO-recognized traditions thrive, these are the overlooked regions wine pundits recommend visiting now.

September 5, 2018 12:42 PM

·

Sarah Buder

collage of six photos: exterior of waterside hotel, guide outdoors, meal viewed from overhead, guest room , person in small outdoor pool, chair iin room

Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

·

Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

“Our Wildlife Has Suffered Terribly”: The Impact of Australia’s Fires and How You Can Help

A billion animals estimated to be lost. Fires continue to blaze. But there are very real ways to support Australia.

January 9, 2020 08:01 PM

·

Laura Dannen Redman

Air Travel News

A Complete Guide to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

May 16, 2022 08:33 PM

·

Barbara Peterson

Located near the border with Syria, Gaziantep boasts a reputation as one of the region's great foodie cities.

Summer 2022

Syrian Refugees Are Transforming an Ancient Turkish City’s Food Culture

Writer Anya von Bremzen explores the fluid nature of food, identity, and community in Gaziantep, a Turkish city renowned for its cuisine—and reshaped by the Syrian war.

September 27, 2022 01:22 PM

·

Anya von Bremzen

Food + Drink

8 Ice Cream Shops That Will Deliver Treats to Your Doorstep

Can’t go to your favorite scoop shop right now? Here’s how to get some of America’s best ice cream delivered.

May 1, 2020 05:47 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Avid Travelers

Earning thousands of bonus points, annual free nights, and automatic elite status are just the beginning.

August 16, 2021 04:47 PM

·

Eric Rosen

Health + Wellness

How to Think Like an Introvert

It’s an introvert’s world, and we’re living in it right now.

March 24, 2020 02:58 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Where to Find the Best Happy Hour Celebrations in Bermuda

When the mercury rises, the locals let loose.

Search results for