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If you want a dream trip, don’t sleep on it. For these five popular travel experiences, start planning a year in advance to ensure the best options for hotels, activities, and values.

Start with a desert adventure and then seek rejuvenation with spa treatments at a luxury resort in this oasis of a city.

A dispatch from an American who recently spent three weeks in the country.

Ditch the crowds at the beach and venture into Puerto Rico’s remote central mountain region to find waterfalls, hidden lakes, and plenty of peace and quiet.

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

From swimsuits to sweaters, dresses to denim, here’s how to pack fun, comfortable, and practical pieces from brands that promote ethical and sustainable fashion.

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

The world’s highest mountain is buckling under the weight of its popularity. Thankfully, a few organizations have stepped in to help keep it pristine and preserve it for generations to come.

These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.

Experience harvests, festivals, and autumn events in 10 destinations with beautiful weather—minus the summer tourists.

Visitors come to paddle, picnic, and bike along Folsom Lake, rarely realizing they’re standing on the site of a once-booming Black Gold Rush settlement.

Also: No laptop. No TV. No news. I felt at peace.

The Outset Collection, which launches in November, will allow travelers to book at 60-plus independently owned and boutique properties, most located in the U.S.

State parks and expansive forests serve as the perfect backdrop for stargazing in the Prairie State.

Under Canvas has set its sights on a major expansion in the Golden State.