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A former Paris local brings her daughter to the city for the first time and scopes out the most kid-friendly spots and activities.

Use these tips from Afar staff and other travel experts to pack more efficiently and stay organized on the road.

Expand your palette with a bottle from India, France, Israel, or Mexico.

A look at the travelers who have achieved the coveted status, and what it took to get there.

The author and professor discusses the simple beauty—and absolute authority—of the passport in his newest book “License to Travel.”

Whether you’re in it for the exercise, the views, or the fun, Black Dome Mountain Sports owner Trent Thomas knows the best hikes.

The new Fifth Avenue Hotel occupies a landmark Italian Renaissance–style bank and a new glass tower in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood.

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

After weathering another winter spike in COVID cases, travelers are planning 2022 trips with a fervor unlike anything we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic.

When the U.S. Department of State issues a new or updated travel alert or advisory, what does that mean for travelers? Should you cancel your trip? Is travel insurance affected? Experts weigh in.

Outside of Mexico, some of the liveliest observances of Día de los Muertos take place in U.S. cities—and they’re totally free to attend.

For those willing to slow down and experience a taste of America that largely goes unseen, these small towns are well worth the detour.

They’re offering free entry or hosting hikes and volunteer events as part of REI’s annual campaign to get people outside on the day after Thanksgiving.

A reunion on a quiet coat of Jamaica leads to reconnection and lots of rum punch.

Get ready for some incredible sunrises.