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The islands of Hawaii are perfectly matched to a cruise-based vacation. These choice cruise lines do the destination best.

April 11, 2019 04:36 PM

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Elissa Garay

Air Travel News

What to Expect in the Air This Fall

Lower fares and better service: Back-to-school season is the good-news season for deal-savvy flyers.

September 12, 2017 03:32 PM

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Elaine Glusac

Save Me From Myself! A Travel Lover’s Guide to Staying Sane When You’re Stuck at Home

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Save Me From Myself! A Traveler’s Guide to Staying Sane When Stuck at Home

We know you’re looking for 18 ways to cope with coronavirus quarantine–Netflix alone can grow old quickly.

March 26, 2020 12:00 PM

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Staff

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Avoid an Embarrassing Spa Experience Abroad

From Japan to Iceland, we’ve got you covered on spa etiquette.

March 3, 2017 01:59 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar

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

October 18, 2018 07:37 PM

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Allison C. Meier

History + Culture

Alabama’s National Lynching Memorial Takes Shape

The structure will contain the names of more than 4,000 lynching victims engraved on suspended concrete columns.

February 21, 2017 12:57 PM

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Matt Villano

History + Culture

Why Bermuda’s Perfume House Is So Historic—and Unique

For several reasons, the Bermuda Perfumery is a must-see while visiting the island.

February 14, 2017 11:53 AM

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Danielle Walsh

Weekend Getaways

Surprise Trips Are More Popular Than Ever—Here’s What It’s Like When a Stranger Plans Your Vacation

One AFAR editor let the surprise travel agency Pack Up and Go plan a mystery road trip—one where she didn’t find out her destination until the moment she walked out the door.

January 25, 2019 04:19 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Longreads

Searching for Santa Claus

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

December 14, 2021 10:26 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Bars + Nightlife

7 Winter-Ready Hotel Rooftops to Cozy Up on Right Now

Just because temps get low doesn’t mean your drinking shouldn’t stay high-in-the-sky—these cooler-weather cities offer rooftop perches that are welcoming and warming, all winter long.

January 24, 2019 09:18 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Tips + News

The British Virgin Islands Are Back and Ready for Your Visit

In the aftermath of the devastating 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the British Virgin Islands are working hard to regain their status as a premier travel destination.

June 7, 2018 05:11 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Restaurants + Cafés

Raise Your Paddle: You Could Own a Piece of Noma 1.0

In what promises to be the restaurant auction of the year, René Redzepi is auctioning off plates, tables, decor, and more from Noma 1.0 in advance of his highly anticipated Noma 2.0 reboot.

October 24, 2017 08:00 PM

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Arabella Bowen

Cities We Love

Where to Eat in Florida, According to a Chef

May 1, 2015 06:02 PM

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Jen Murphy

Zion National Park

Overview

May 17, 2018 11:51 AM

Travel for Good

The Thoughtful Traveler’s Guide to Indigenous Tourism

When communities share their culture on their own terms, everybody wins.

February 13, 2020 11:03 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

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