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In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

Less than two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs has long been the city’s popular desert getaway, welcoming both Hollywood stars and less famous visitors.

Our 2026 picks champion a better way to travel the world: responsibly, creatively, and with eyes on places long overlooked.

Infectious disease experts weigh in on the safest approach to travel after the federal mask mandate was abruptly dropped last week and as COVID cases are on the rise again.

Across the country, a number of compelling museums, monuments, and landmark trails commemorate significant moments in African American history.

With the redesignation of Indiana Dunes, there are a total of 61 national parks in the United States.

With her cheery clothing designs, the globally minded designer of abacaxi gives new life to traditional handmade fabrics.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

For the best food in NYC, look no further than these iconic, must-eat dishes and the best places to try them, according to local New Yorkers.

From a surfing haven to a shaman-led experience, these trips will reset your mind and body—without a downward dog in sight.

Where to go in San Francisco and Sonoma County, according to author Rachel Khong.

The greatest luxury during COVID? Not having to worry about feeling safe for an hour.

These innovative items aren’t just trendy—they’re eco-friendly too.

Acclaimed photographer Chris Burkard shares his tricks for shooting breathtaking images of natural landscapes, including those he captured while exploring a remote chain of volcanic islands in Alaska.

Explore the natural beauty of Australia’s island state and come away with a better appreciation of the environment.