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Quark Expeditions has prioritized sustainability as it cruises to the polar ice caps.

The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.

A new airport, direct flights from the U.S., a presidential obsession, and independence talks—here’s why the world’s largest island is making headlines these days.

From the protected Wadden Sea to the historic warehouse districts of Hamburg and beyond, a visit to the former Hanseatic League is a dream trip for sustainably minded travelers who love history.

Venice is at risk of being added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage in Danger sites because of how these ships threaten the delicate marine environment and overwhelm the city with thousands of day-trippers.

Every spring, “craniacs” from around the world flock to Kearney, Nebraska, to see the sandhill cranes. One burgeoning birder learns what it means to fit in.

For the best slopes, hotels, restaurants, and more, we’ve got your Whistler vacation covered.

Many of the latest additions—which include Viking-age ring fortresses and Latvia’s Old Town of Kuldīga—are worth building a trip around.

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

Across Spain, culinary stars are heading to tiny towns to give diners a taste of their heritage—and to help pave a path forward for places they love.

Whether you join an organized cleanup or simply spend 15 minutes tidying the sand around your towel, picking up trash on a beach can help you connect more deeply with your destination.

In southwest Colorado, a number of parks and organizations are working together to create what may become the world’s largest dark sky reserve.

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

One of AFAR’s new Unpacked columnists discusses her desire to connect with nature through travel and to protect it.

In India’s holiest city, an ancient community of handloom weavers faces an electrically powered future.