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“Once-in-a-lifetime” vacations. “Bucket list” trips. Both are often celebrated as major rewards. In reality, they can mean putting undue pressure on a destination—and on ourselves.

Here are several places that should be on everyone’s must-visit list.

AFAR Ambassador John Newton shares his journey beyond the Arctic Circle with Quark Expeditions

Cuba, the largest island in the Caribbean, has no shortage of postcard-perfect shores, from family-friendly snorkeling spots to standout black-sand beaches.

The nation’s capital has long been a place where the battle for gay rights is fought and celebrated. From landmark rulings to landmark bars, Washington’s role in queer history is loud and proud.

Wearing reef-safe sunscreen, not collecting shells, and observing sea life from a distance are a few ways you can be respectful in marine habitats.

Should you go to the Arctic or Antarctica, and with Lindblad Expeditions or Hurtigruten? What are the polar packing essentials? We break it all down for you.

These are the fall foliage hot spots prospective applicants (and avid leaf lovers) should scope out.

Diane Scalia of Melting Pot Tours has been introducing visitors to the area’s food since 2011. She offers her favorite spots—all of which are open amid the pandemic.

Palma de Mallorca will begin its ban on short-term apartment rentals via Airbnb this July.

President Biden has designated nearly half a dozen new national monuments since October 2022—and that is likely to be just the beginning.

Thailand is experiencing a tourism boom in 2025. Here’s how to beat the crowds while there.

Babymoons. “Memoons.” We’re all on moons these days.

Here’s how to make the most of your visit to New River Gorge National Park.

AFAR dives deep into the world of hotels and wellness—one of the fastest-growing trends in travel—and reveals what your self-care getaway could look like in 2023.