AFAR Search

Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.

Off The Tourist Trail

9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit

Amazing places don’t have to come with crowds.

October 7, 2023 11:42 AM

·

Meagan Drillinger

Videos

5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]

Plus, how to eat them like a local.

September 30, 2023 05:39 PM

·

Claudia Cardia

left: exterior of Mount Vernon with visitors wandering the grounds; right: a dining room at Mount Vernon. the walls are bright-green and the furniture is from the home's original era

America 250

America 250 Celebrations in the South: Tall Ships, Immigrant Stories, and “The Sounds of Change”

As the nation turns 250, Southern states are commemorating both the birth of American democracy and the diverse communities that continue to shape its future.

December 3, 2025 06:03 AM

·

Ashlea Halpern

Walking across the turquoise pond at Plitvice Lakes National Park, which covers nearly 30,000 hectares.

Outdoor Adventure

A First-Timer’s Guide to Visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

The biggest mistake a traveler can make? Attempting to tackle Croatia’s oldest—and largest—park too quickly. Here’s what to know before you go.

August 11, 2022 12:50 PM

·

Jonathan Bousfield

A year after twin wildfires tore through Los Angeles and destroyed her home, a writer looks at how survivors across the region are still grieving, demanding accountability, and rebuilding.

January 29, 2026 01:37 PM

·

Juliana Shallcross

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Deals to Score Extra Points and Miles This Spring

As you book your 2024 travels, these limited-time credit card and loyalty program promotions will boost your points and miles balance in a big way.

March 26, 2024 11:00 AM

·

Paul Rubio

Danza del Sol Winery in Temecula Valley, California

Where to Travel Next

8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences You Can Only Have in California

From lesser-known wine regions to waterfalls, discover the Golden State’s hidden treasures when you join the CA STAR program.

Sponsored by Visit California

The Cost of TSA PreCheck Renewal Just Dropped

Air Travel News

Travelers Will Now Pay Less to Renew Their TSA PreCheck

As a growing number of travelers head back to airports, those shorter TSA PreCheck security lines are sounding pretty good right about now.

October 4, 2021 05:19 PM

·

Michelle Baran

A dahabiya is a shallow-bottomed wooden sailboat that offers a different kind of Nile cruise experience.

River Cruises

What It’s Like on a Nile Cruise

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

July 3, 2023 08:00 AM

·

Fran Golden

Plan to lift your own luggage into the overhead compartment.

Air Travel News

Why Flight Attendants Don’t Help You with Your Bags

Flight attendants have a few very good reasons for not wanting to lift your heavy carry-on into the overhead bin.

May 18, 2023 09:16 AM

·

Adam Wisniewski

Cities We Love

Yes, You Can Take Your Teen (and Tween) to Tokyo

You might go for the temples. They’ll go for the video games, giant toy stores, and bizarre candy.

July 27, 2017 12:03 PM

·

Lora Shinn

Tips + News

U.K. vs. Great Britain: What’s the Difference (and Will Brexit Change Anything)?

Spoiler alert: The U.K. and Great Britain are different things. Here’s what you need to know about the history and etymology of a fairly baffling cluster of islands.

February 6, 2020 06:22 PM

·

Tim Chester

Road Trips

8 Scenic East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Pick a podcast, gas up (or charge up), and hit the road for one of these epic drives.

May 25, 2022 08:16 PM

·

Ray Rogers

Biking and hiking are two popular pastimes at the 281-acre Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, Boston.

Cities We Love

Winter in Boston’s Most Vibrant Neighborhoods

From soulful music to diverse dining, explore the neighborhoods that define the city’s creative energy.

Search results for