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New York’s Frenchette won the coveted Best New Restaurant award out of 30 newcomers nominated by the James Beard Foundation this year.

Winter weather isn’t just for skiing or sledding—it can also be for taking long, relaxing soaks in steaming pools surrounded by snowy scenery.

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

Barbecue is only the beginning in a city that also offers massive cinnamon rolls and authentic Mexican and Vietnamese cuisine.

Author Louis Chude-Sokei was born in Nigeria, spent part of his childhood in Jamaica, and came of age in L.A. This mix of places and cultures shaped his life—but also left him feeling unmoored. Until he stumbled upon London’s Notting Hill Carnival.

Brightline launched high-speed rail service from Miami to Orlando in late September. AFAR correspondent Paul Rubio took the train between the Florida cities to experience this new car-free connection.

Airbnb is giving away a stay at Santa’s home in Finnish Lapland to one lucky family. The only catch? The elves might put you to work in the post office.

Eye-popping beauty isn’t the only reason to visit Arizona’s red rock country. Sedona is rich with arts, spirituality, food, and plenty of outdoor adventure.

It’s not easy to balance the needs of traveling families with those who are traveling without kids. But with massive numbers of families now crisscrossing the globe with children, their hope is that travel will become easier and better suited to their needs.

The Israel-Hamas war has affected tourism in neighboring Middle Eastern countries. Local tour operators and travel companies report on the current conditions on the ground.

Contrary to popular belief, hiking, biking, and surfing aren’t the only things Santa Monicans do. There are countless ways to indulge in this Southern California city and, yes, make up for all those calories burned.

Preparing for major travel plans in 2026? Look to the stars.

These hotel pools around the globe are worth building a trip around.

Traveling with autism has its challenges. It can also have some unexpected benefits.

Hit a reopened California highway, chase dark skies in Arkansas, and toast the grape harvest in Chile this April.