AFAR Search

Travel Better: How to Be a Better Traveler

How can we use the great pandemic pause to make sure our next adventure not only leads to personal fulfillment, but global wellness? Here, AFAR makes its travel pledges for 2021 and beyond.

January 6, 2021 09:12 AM

·

Staff

Two people dancing and one person playing a drum in front of the Dakota Dunes Resort

Hotels

These Are the 7 Best Indigenous–Owned Hotels and Resorts in Canada

These seven Indigenous-owned accommodations are gateways to unforgettable cultural experiences.

November 15, 2023 12:11 PM

·

Debbie Olsen

There are more and better ways to stay connected out on the open seas.

Cruise News

Adrift at Sea No More—Wi-Fi on Cruise Ships Gets a Serious Boost

Internet connectivity on cruise sailings isn’t known for being super reliable. A new satellite-driven Wi-Fi technology could change that.

October 7, 2022 01:05 PM

·

Fran Golden

Art + Architecture

Photos Emerge of Stolen Van Gogh Painting

There is some hope yet to recover the Van Gogh painting stolen from a Dutch museum during coronavirus lockdowns in March.

June 22, 2020 07:03 PM

·

Mike Corder

Road Trips

The Perfect Road Trip on the King of Trails Scenic Byway

Discover breathtaking nature, charming small towns, and even some great art on this route through western Minnesota.

September 28, 2021 05:25 PM

·

Cinnamon Janzer

Travel for Good

The Opportunity to Save Our Oceans Is Fast Disappearing, Warns Sylvia Earle

The renowned oceanographer wants humanity to look below the surface.

June 2, 2022 02:36 PM

·

Susan Portnoy

The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has a large pool with a fountain and is dotted with palm trees.

Hotels

The UAE’s Next Big Luxury Travel Destination

Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks about the hospitality boom in the Middle East—and the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah into a luxury travel destination.

April 4, 2024 08:00 AM

Cities We Love

The 7 Best Vendors at Washington, D.C.’s Union Market

Fill up on bagels, eggplant-stuffed dosas, crème brûlée doughnuts, and more.

February 18, 2020 04:39 PM

·

Natalie Beauregard

Weekend Getaways

How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs

There’s a reason L.A. types have been flocking to the desert since the Rat Pack days.

March 16, 2021 08:16 PM

·

Tim Chester

Bars + Nightlife

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home

We may not be in crowded pubs, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat, drink, and be merry.

March 16, 2021 09:06 AM

·

Laura Dannen Redman

The legendary Crossroads, the intersection of Routes 49 and 61 was made famous by blues musician Robert Johnson in the Mississippi Delta.

Where to Travel Next

5 Great American Road Trips For Music Fans

Get on the road again to experience these tuneful itineraries through the Mississippi Delta, along the California coast, and more.

February 7, 2024 06:01 PM

·

Nicholas DeRenzo

Ocean Cruises

The Case for Sailing the Middle East, One of the Most Underrated Cruise Destinations

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent recently cruised from Aqaba in Jordan to Athens on the newly launched superyacht “Emerald Azzurra.”

May 24, 2022 09:34 PM

·

Fran Golden

The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands

Surf, sand, culture, and craftsmanship—these are the 15 most incredible properties in Bali and the Indonesian archipelago.

January 10, 2024 01:12 PM

·

Kathryn Romeyn

Tips + News

Travel From U.K. to the U.S. Now Requires Negative COVID Test

The move, which comes in the wake of a new coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in the U.K., marks the first time the U.S. is mandating testing for international arrivals.

January 5, 2021 03:24 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Epic Trips

This Private-Jet Journey Comes with a Special AFAR Touch

Immerse yourself in four emerging destinations on this exclusive 13-day Journeys from London with AFAR and TCS World Travel.

November 25, 2019 11:55 AM

Search results for