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The rituals deck at Palmaia, the House of Aia

A Skeptical Traveler Finds Inner Peace—and a Great Vegan Croissant—at a Mexican Wellness Retreat

Hidden on a 14-acre property in the beach-fronted jungles of Mexico’s Riviera Maya, Palmaia encourages guests to look inward and connect with the region’s otherworldly beauty.

January 9, 2023 08:58 PM

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Mae Hamilton

National Parks

The Best Ways to Explore the Smallest National Parks in the U.S.

These pint-sized parks offer outsized fun.

June 18, 2022 01:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

Como Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos - Adult Pool and Beach Club

Hotels We Love

The 31 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now

Timeless icons, next-gen retreats, and private island hideaways—this is the Caribbean at its finest.

March 3, 2026 10:04 AM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Packing Tips + Gear

If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler

Creativity and disability go hand in hand, and traveling is no different.

July 9, 2024 09:00 AM

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Kelly Dawson

I Just Flew New Low-Cost Airline Play to Iceland—This Is What It Was Like

Air Travel News

This Is What It’s Really Like to Fly Low-Cost Airline Play to Europe

Icelandic airline Play offers fares to Europe as low as $100 one-way. AFAR’s special air correspondent recently flew the airline to find out if there’s a catch.

October 31, 2023 06:00 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A smattering of people walking through the terminal at LaGuardia Airport

Air Travel News

New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest

Two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers injured when an Air Canada regional jet collided with an airport fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. This is what we know so far.

March 23, 2026 06:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Air Travel News

Delta Wants to Speed Up Boarding With This New Carry-On Trial

The airline is testing a plan that allows select customers to check their carry-on bag for free.

February 4, 2022 05:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

This Tool Will Tell You Exactly How Much an Airline Owes You When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed

An interactive website from the Department of Transportation helps empower travelers who face flight disruptions, so they don’t miss out on refunds they’re owed.

April 8, 2025 08:58 AM

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Bailey Berg

combination of two images, Noma exterior at left, Noma interior featuring dining tables and chairs at right

Restaurants + Cafés

What’s Next for Noma?

The shape-shifting Copenhagen institution seeks to find its place in a culinary landscape transformed by its existence.

March 9, 2023 07:27 PM

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Emily Nathan

Where to Travel Next

Why Tel Aviv Is So Exciting Right Now

With a crop of new hotels, a food scene that spans street carts to minimalist dining rooms, lively arts, and endless Mediterranean beaches, Israel’s second city beckons.

August 23, 2019 02:11 PM

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Sara Lieberman

COVID + Travel

U.S. Justice Department Appeals Decision to Drop Federal Mask Mandate

The CDC has asked the Justice Department to take legal action, stating that the mask requirement for public transportation is “well within CDC’s legal authority to protect public health.”

April 20, 2022 08:31 PM

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Michael Balsamo

Hikers stop to admire the flowers on the Crested Butte side of the West Maroon Trail.

Where to Travel Next

Your Guide to Experiencing Aspen Like a Local

Get insider tips on where to eat and what to do, from scenic drives to a park dedicated to John Denver.

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

AFAR Advisor

Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know California? (Plus, Win a Hotel Stay!)

Take this exciting quiz to test your Golden State expertise and enter to win a free night’s hotel stay!

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