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A clifftop eco-hotel surrounded by 50 barely touched acres on the bucolic North Kohala coast, Hawaii Island Retreat feels as far away as it gets. There are no TVs in the guest rooms, no air-con, and Wi-Fi only in certain spots. Solar and wind power provide all the electricity, while much of the fruit and vegetables are grown right on the property. Resident goats and bees supply the cheese and honey. The inn has 20 simply-furnished bedrooms in the main house, overlooking groves of cedar and pine trees, plus seven yurts a stone’s throw away, so it’s possible—likely even—that a guest might spend days here and rarely see another soul. The owners, a local spa therapist and natural healer and her physician husband, opened the property in 2009 with the express purpose of creating a wellness-focused retreat, which is why guests can sign up for classes in yoga, tai chi, and meditation, as well as facials and massages. Outdoor massage tables, placed under a tent, overlook a deep green valley. There’s also a mediation rock. So health-minded is this little retreat that it’s become a popular spot for guests recovering from serious illness or simply in search of a detox. Various packages have a wellness or spiritual theme.

When it opened in 2012, the Wythe was Williamsburg’s first boutique hotel. Head porter Guy St. Elien has been there since the beginning.

New nonstop flights are making it easier to reach some of Europe’s most compelling cities. From major museum debuts to hotel openings and revitalized neighborhoods, here’s what to do when you get there.

From California to Spain, enjoy snow in the morning and ocean waves in the afternoon.

You can find some of AFAR’s favorite shoes, bags, and skin-care products at a serious discount during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

In every corner of this vibrant Midwestern community in Missouri, from its celebrated jazz scene to a Vietnamese cafe, visionary women are transforming Kansas City.

Flying can be uncomfortable for the average passenger, but for taller travelers it can be downright misery. Here are some ways to (literally) ease the pain.

Travelers will no longer need to have a predeparture COVID test or a vaccine pass to enter Hong Kong.

Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf—this part of California’s State Route 1 may be the best road trip out there.

Nature has given us some pretty incredible things—and creatures that glow in the night are at the top of the list. Here’s why bioluminescence happens and where you can travel to see it.

Five-star hotels, private guided tours, and exclusive dining—the Great American Road Trip is no longer just for budget-minded van lifers. Luxury travelers want in, and travel companies are stepping in to craft high-end itineraries on the open road.

Also, transgender, queer, and intersex people were removed from State Department travel advisories. What was previously an advisory page for LGBTQI+ travelers has been renamed LGB Travel Information.

This pristine white-sand beach is one of Okinawa’s finest. Snorkeling here is a must as the coral reef is fairly close to shore and has an abundance of colorful, diverse marine life. The area is peaceful and not too crowded.

Retirement has nothing to do with age and everything to do with mindset. And for more and more retired Americans, that mindset means traveling. Here’s how to make the most of your time, now that you have more of it.

After years of staycations and local trips, long-haul travel is back. Readers share their tips for going far and wide.