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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, the future of Africa’s natural landscapes—and the communities that coexist with them—are hanging in the balance. Here’s how your safari plays a role in the larger conservation story.

Our Tour Operators That Give Back series meets a company driven by a responsibility not only to travelers but also to the communities they visit and to the world itself.

Warm up this winter on some of the world’s best stretches of sand, from close-to-home shores to more exotic beach destinations around the globe.

Go big and spend your Bonvoy points on an overwater villa in the Maldives, a stylish boutique hotel in Rome, and more.

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

The first woman tour guide in AlUla, Mashail Makki, on finding magic and mystery in the desert.

Consider this your permission slip to take a trip before peak season hits.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Slow travel gets a stylish makeover with these luxury train trips.

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

The ideal itinerary includes Berlin Wall murals, WWII flea markets, dance clubs, and juicy meats.

Travel can be used as a force for positive change.

St. Hilda Sea Adventures runs a fleet of small-boat cruises that bring passengers to areas of the Scottish coastline they’d be hard pressed to reach any other way. Here’s what it’s like on this sweet seafaring adventure.

From feasting on pastries at the Madonna Inn to sipping chardonnay at Chamisal Vineyards, these are some of the best things to do in and around the Central Coast city.