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Beaches

San Diego Is Famous for Its Beaches—and These Are the Very Best

From glitzy Coronado to rugged San Onofre, these represent the best of the SoCal coast.

October 12, 2023 12:55 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

10 Must-Visit Historical Places Around the World

History + Culture

12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World

If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.

March 7, 2024 08:22 AM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

Air Travel News

Why More Than 2,800 Flights Were Canceled Over Memorial Day Weekend

This does not bode well for summer travel.

May 31, 2022 08:30 PM

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David Koenig

Safari

How to See Silverback Gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

July 11, 2022 11:05 AM

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Bailey Berg

Distant mountains over Mirror Lake, New York in the winter

Winter Sports

5 Places to Try a New Winter Sport Without the Crowds

If the idea of gliding down a mountain among crowds doesn’t appeal to you, you’re not alone.

November 5, 2024 06:57 PM

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Shayla Martin

The swimming pool at Andaz One Bangkok faces Lumphini Park.

Stay Here Next

Inside Andaz One Bangkok, a Low-Key Hotel in One of the City’s Best Locations

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

February 12, 2026 04:25 PM

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Chris Schalkx

A person performing a traditional Inuit dance in Pond Inlet, Canada

Expedition Cruises

A New Inuit-Led Northwest Passage Voyage Hands the Storytelling (and Part of the Profits) to Local Communities

A newly launched Arctic itinerary from expedition line HX partners with Indigenous groups on excursions and activities that they developed.

September 15, 2025 09:11 PM

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Robin Catalano

A small pool flanked by three lounge chairs and a shaded hut behind with a pink-tinted sunset filling the sky above rolling hills in the background

Safari

I’ve Taken My Kids on Safaris Since They Were Babies, and These Are the Family-Friendly Ones I Trust Most

If “Mufasa: The Lion King” has you and your brood yearning to witness savanna animals up close, or if you have always dreamed of an all-ages African adventure, here’s how to make that dream a reality.

February 11, 2025 03:25 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The rafts tucked into an eddy at Layover camp near the end of the canyon section.

Epic Trips

A Plane Dropped Me Off in the Remote Arctic to Raft Canada’s Oldest River

No roads lead to these ancient lands full of white wolves, exhilarating rapids, and the midnight sun.

October 15, 2025 09:44 AM

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Chloe Bergé

The ship is slated to start sailing in 2024.

Cruise News

You Could Permanently Live at Sea on This Residential Cruise Ship

The vessel will navigate the globe indefinitely, and residences start at $1 million.

September 7, 2022 06:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy, with its black and white tiled facade, amid of a sea of buildings with red clay rooftops

A recent decree significantly reduces the pathways for obtaining Italian citizenship by descent, also known as “jus sanguinis,” or citizenship by bloodline.

May 2, 2025 06:09 PM

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Erica Firpo

Air Travel News

Breeze Airways Is Launching $249 First-Class Flights Between New York and California

Low-cost startup Breeze Airways expands with coast-to-coast flights and bargain first-class fares.

April 26, 2022 03:56 PM

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Barbara Peterson

An Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines aircraft parked almost right next to each other at airport gates

Air Travel News

Alaska and Hawaiian Are Officially Joining Forces. Here’s How That Will Affect Air Travel

More flexible miles, more routes, and (maybe) more expensive flights—here’s your cheat sheet to the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger.

October 8, 2024 08:38 AM

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Chris Dong

Events

Share Your Voice: Join AFAR for a Summit Celebrating Puerto Rico

Calling all content creators in Puerto Rico! Pitch your idea for a chance to be a part of the inaugural United Voices by AFAR program—and tell meaningful stories about all that your Island has to offer.

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