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Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne

Krug Champagne has teamed with the luxury retreat Blackberry Farm to make Smoky Mountain summer evenings even sweeter.

May 30, 2019 10:13 AM

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Ann Shields

AFAR Advisor

The Real Reason Travelers Fall in Love With Germany

From pretzels and festivals to Christmas (and Easter!) markets, we talk to an insider about Germany’s appeal.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Health + Wellness

10 Places to Relax and Recharge in Monterey County

Enjoy remote working and learning with a view (while you still can)—or simply kick back—on a getaway in one of California’s most gorgeous coastal areas.

Sponsored by See Monterey

These 14 new hotels area leading the way towards a more sustainable—and luxurious—future.

In the Magazine

The World’s Best New Hotels: 2022 Stay List

They’re lean, green hospitality machines—we unveil our list of the 14 best sustainable new hotels in the world.

August 2, 2022 02:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.

Trains

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Great Travel Rebound hasn't been so great.

Air Travel News

How Did Air Travel Get So Bad?

More than 80,000 domestic flights were canceled between January and May. The only year in the past decade to see more cancellations than that was 2020. How did it all go so wrong?

July 25, 2022 10:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

History + Culture

How to See Colorado Through an Author’s Eyes

Dig into Jack Kerouac’s or Stephen King’s Colorado

July 12, 2016 06:45 PM

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Julie Vick

Restaurants + Cafés

The Dish Worth Traveling to Vietnam For (and It Isn’t Pho)

To try Hanoi’s most iconic dish, you have to step beyond the noodle stands.

January 30, 2018 05:33 PM

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David Farley

Epic Trips

How to Find the Perfect Hotel for All Seasons

To discover unique hotels with personality—at any time of year—here’s where to look.

Sponsored by J.MAK

Safari

How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

July 11, 2022 11:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Epic Trips

This Award-Winning Adventure Travel Film Will Add to Your Bucket List

Emerging destination of Georgia co-stars in this year’s “Best Adventure Travel Film.”

October 31, 2019 04:09 PM

Air Travel News

AFAR Readers Reveal Their Favorite U.S. Airports

We asked you to tell us which airports you love, and Atlanta, Portland, and Raleigh-Durham topped the lists.

October 31, 2018 03:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cruise

7 Cool Things You Can Now Do on a Cruise

From laser tag to an underwater lounge, these new features go way beyond the standard cruise-ship offerings.

April 10, 2018 01:25 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Photo of a train and an airplane balanced on a scale

Winter 2023

If Air Travel Is Hard on the Planet, Should We Stop Flying? A Climate Reporter Investigates

How one climate reporter, and avid traveler, changed the way she navigates the world.

December 20, 2022 04:11 PM

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Kendra Pierre-Louis

Air Travel News

OMG: Delta Announces Free In-Flight Texting

The airline will allow passengers to send messages using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Apple iMessage.

October 4, 2017 10:44 AM

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Matt Villano

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