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There’s a lot more to Vail than just its ski (and après) scene.

To court greater appreciation from fliers during what is predicted to be the busiest summer travel season on record, Alaska Airlines is giving away surprise upgrades.

As mahjong surges in popularity, hotels across the country are introducing clinics, retreats, and social game nights that bring travelers and locals together around the table.

The United States was once home to more than 46,000 plantations. Today, many properties remain across the American South. What should travelers consider before—and during—a visit?

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

There’s a broader public movement to honor the long-running holiday marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S.

Andaz One Bangkok combines a top-notch location with smart design, a park-side setting, and excellent perks.

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

Through its parks, cities, and state-of-the-art observatories, the Grand Canyon State offers some of the best stargazing in the country.

And . . . “Hej” to Stockholm.

If vaccinations become a requirement for travelers, those further down the list, such as younger travelers or those where the vaccines aren’t being made available as quickly, will be at a disadvantage.

Illnesses largely tied to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have taken a toll on flight crew numbers during the busy holiday travel season.

The newest ship on the Nile River is an 82-passenger vessel from Viking, complete with distinctly modern spaces, a sun deck with a pool, and some of the world’s most priceless views of antiquities.

From two long-awaited riverboats in Colombia, to a new Ritz-Carlton mega-yacht and reborn ships that will sail the Great Lakes, these are the cruise ship launches we’re most excited about in 2025.

If built, the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world would connect mainland Italy with Sicily. But it comes with risks—and controversy.