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A stunning view from Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

5 Epic Trips That You Should Experience Once in Your Lifetime

From thrilling safaris to sublime stays in far-flung locales, these tours bring the pinnacles of international travel to life.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Engelberg offers ski devotees access to some of the best snow in Europe.

Where to Travel Next

This Swiss Destination is a Skier’s Paradise

An AFAR writer and winter sports enthusiast discovers unparalleled adventure when going off-piste in Engelberg.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Art + Architecture

South America Gets Its First Freestanding James Turrell Skyspace

Constructed using local materials, “Ta Khut” is set beachside at the luxury Uruguayan hotel Posada Ayana.

November 15, 2021 05:32 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Como Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos - Adult Pool and Beach Club

Hotels We Love

The 31 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now

Timeless icons, next-gen retreats, and private island hideaways—this is the Caribbean at its finest.

March 3, 2026 10:04 AM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Charleston This Summer

This being Charleston, summer means heat, history, and plenty of opportunities for drinking.

June 26, 2019 06:19 PM

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Ann Shields

Islands

The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler

You’ll find picture-perfect sands, sure, but there’s loads more to explore across Fiji’s numerous islands.

January 31, 2022 03:16 PM

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Chantae Reden

Courtesy of Tamara Susa/Aspen Chamber Resort Association

National Parks

Tips For a Greener Trip to Aspen

Restaurants, hotels, outdoor options, and more to minimize your footprint while visiting this Colorado mountain town.

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

Hotels

9 Great Seattle Airbnbs to Rent for a Truly Local Stay

Live like a local in the Emerald City with these home-away-from-home Airbnbs in neighborhoods from Capitol Hill to Ballard.

April 16, 2021 04:05 PM

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Lora Shinn

Air Travel News

JetBlue Founder Launches Breeze Airways With Fares Starting at $39

All of the new carrier’s routes connect cities that have little or no nonstop service.

May 21, 2021 09:32 AM

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Barbara Peterson

In the Magazine

Singapore’s Geylang Neighborhood Is Developing a New Reputation as a Foodie Hot Spot

In a metropolis known for its squeaky-clean streets, a tale of two cities emerges.

December 1, 2021 02:31 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Winter 2024

Traveling to Oman? Don’t Miss These Essential Things to Do

Bustling capitals, rugged mountains, and expansive deserts—there’s no shortage of things to do in Oman.

December 5, 2023 01:33 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Art + Architecture

This Small Town Is the Glassblowing Hub of the United States

If Netflix’s new glassmaking competition series “Blown Away” left you feeling inspired, head to this surprising hot spot for glassblowing and learn how to make your own masterpiece.

September 10, 2019 09:24 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

City Park in New Orleans with palm trees and other trees dripping with mossy coverings situated around a pond with a footbridge crossing over it

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service brings train travel back to the Gulf Coast, with stops in four Mississippi beach towns along the way. Here’s why you should ride these reborn rails.

August 14, 2025 06:08 PM

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Taryn Shorr-McKee

Art + Architecture

Artist Lucy Sparrow’s Latest Creation Is a Felt Deli Pop-Up in New York City

The whimsical “deli” is fully stocked with 30,000 felt iterations of produce, meats, cheeses, and canned goods, all stitched by hand.

October 3, 2019 04:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

Road Trips

The Ultimate Texas Hill Country Road Trip Includes Tree Houses, Tubing, and Tacos

This five-day excursion starts and ends in San Antonio and zigzags through Uvalde and Bandera, two lesser-explored counties in Texas’s bucolic Hill Country.

June 17, 2026 05:49 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

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