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AFAR’s SEO manager Jessie Beck booked a vacation to Japan and South Korea well before the COVID-19 outbreak began taking over international headlines. When she got on the ground, things were changing—quickly.

All major U.S. airlines require face masks, some are blocking middle seats, and they have all committed to enhanced cleaning measures. But with planes getting more crowded, are there added precautions travelers should take?

Touching on everything from tailor-made suits in Naples to ribbons of fresh pasta in Umbria, these stories will have you booking your next plane ticket.

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

A dungeon, a tavern, and gunshot art: My gonzo pilgrimage to Hunter S. Thompson’s Colorado.

Vacation rental services have all seen an uptick in domestic bookings amid the coronavirus pandemic. But is it safe to vacation at these properties? And how many canisters of disinfectant wipes should we bring?

The denial started when we heard about Wuhan. As we process constant change during the COVID-19 global pandemic, it feels a whole lot like the five stages of grief. Can we reach acceptance soon?

The leading rail service to Peru’s ancient Inca citadel unveiled some first-class upgrades to its carriages.

Swap the waterslides for a smaller-ship, seafaring adventure to places like the Galápagos, Southeast Asia’s Mekong River, Antarctica, and the Amazon.

A pair of Australian sisters road-trip through Cairns, where they explore Indigenous culture, zoom through the rain forest, and bond over the mysteries of parenthood.

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces.

The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States

What it will take for cruises to be able to start back up again is complicated—and much of it is beyond their control.

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

Start planning your 2023 travels to these 12 places—the most creative, delicious, and soul-reviving destinations of the year.