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You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

Take advantage of new direct flights, hotel openings, and long shoulder seasons across these seven destinations.

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

Whether you’re dining along the spectacular Elbe River or attending a show at the magnificent concert house on the harbor, Hamburg’s ranking as a top seafaring capital makes for a fabulously fascinating trip.

With a walkable city center and easy-to-navigate public transportation, Bavaria’s capital lets you slow down for more mindful explorations of centuries worth of landmarks, museums, gardens, and hidden corners.

After a recent trip to the redwoods, Afar cofounder Greg Sullivan shares why this slice of Northern California is unlike anywhere else he’s traveled.

Using the right transfer partners is the key to making your AmEx points go far.

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

Sojrn doesn’t launch its first trips until September, but the new company already has a 2,500-person waitlist.

From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

With sugar-soft sand, mind-blowing sunsets, limestone cliffs, and caves dedicated to the gods, Thailand’s top beaches promise outsize adventure.

The state will surprise you with outdoor adventures like biking, white-water rafting, stargazing, skiing, and more.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry found a creative way to adapt to the pandemic: It embraced the outdoors.

From brutalist architecture to conservation oases, Abu Dhabi has it all.

From bright snowflakes to sunny waters, your next winter getaway can be as sparkly as you want.