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In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

Beyond late-season skiing and snowboarding, these mountains go all out with music, festivals, and competitions.

Hike volcanoes, soak in hot springs, and explore lakeside villages.

Where to enjoy the best of the Utah ski destination while supporting eco-friendly businesses, from coffee shops to vintage stores.

Visit a different one each day of your trip for cliff jumping, cave swimming, snorkeling, and more.

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

These five art-focused tours mix in history, cuisine, outdoor adventure, and more across Florence, Rome, Venice, and beyond for delightfully enriching trips.

There’s a lot more to Vail than just its ski (and après) scene.

For unique gifts, consider shopping for the holidays during your trips throughout the year.

Why do monks wear saffron robes, what does rambutan taste like, and how does it feel to wear necklaces of brass rings? Join one of these tours in “The Land of Smiles” for a chance to chat with a monk, help a farmer, or meet Lisu villagers.

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with a scenic 301-mile road trip from Chicago to Madison, filled with historic sites, local eats, and small-town charm in Illinois.

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

Japanese locals have been voting these the top thermal waters since the 1400s.

Whether you’re hunting for rare Italian truffles or meeting Japan’s legendary pearl divers, these five adventures prove that the most memorable journeys often happen far from the well-trodden path.

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.