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Terrace rooms and Brasserie Angelica showcase the Newman's blend of design, dining, and neighborhood connection.

This New Hotel Feels Like London at Its Most Local

Opened in February 2026, the Newman is an independent hotel that puts guests in the heart of Fitzrovia, a character-rich London neighborhood that visitors often overlook.

June 19, 2026 12:14 PM

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Lucy Kehoe

Epic Trips

Hiking Mt. Etna, Italy’s Friendly Local Active Volcano

How to visit this well-loved peak in Sicily responsibly.

March 19, 2024 01:22 PM

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Hillary Richard

A view of the Shore House’s oceanfront pool and a sky of soft patchy clouds at Hotel del Coronado in California.

U.S. Beaches

The Ultimate Beachfront Escape at Hotel del Coronado

With sun, surf, and spa treatments, Hotel del Coronado is an unbeatable summer destination.

Sponsored by Hotel del Coronado

Empty aircraft seats close to emergency door exit

Air Travel News

A Passenger Opened an Airplane Door Mid-Flight. How Was That Possible?

A passenger on an Asiana Airlines flight recently opened an emergency door while the flight was in the air—something that shouldn’t be able to happen. We looked into it.

June 7, 2023 05:41 PM

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Chris Dong

Head Off The Beaten Path in the San Francisco Bay Area

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Visit the South Bay of San Francisco

Make your way to the South Bay, baes.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Visit California

Hotels

The Best New Hotels in Napa Valley and Sonoma

A much-anticipated slate of new hotels and resorts comes to Northern California wine country.

August 27, 2021 01:51 PM

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Michelle Baran

Signature Travel Network: Next Year’s Hot Destinations

AFAR Advisor

11 Travel Destinations That Are About to Get More Popular

These 11 destinations might not be on your radar.

October 3, 2019 03:46 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

COVID + Travel

U.K. Scraps Masks on Some Flights and Ends COVID Travel Restrictions

With these new protocols, the country is largely returning to many of its prepandemic operations.

March 16, 2022 08:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Vietnam Has Reopened Borders to All Travelers

Effective March 15, all travelers are welcome in Vietnam—three months earlier than initially scheduled.

March 16, 2022 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

A harvest moon rising over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas

Natural Wonders

How to Get the Best View of the 2024 Total Eclipse in Texas

Here’s everything you need to know in order to plan the perfect Texan solar eclipse excursion, from where to stay to what to do in the area.

September 26, 2023 10:54 AM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Italy Eases Lockdown, Slowly Begins Reopening

On Monday, Italy entered Phase 2 of its coronavirus lockdown allowing millions of Italians to venture out freely for the first time in nearly two months.

May 4, 2020 06:53 PM

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Nicole Winfield

Air Travel News

Caribbean Airlines: Nonstop JFK to the Grenadines for $242

New weekly service from New York City will deliver you to sunny St. Vincent in less than five hours.

March 21, 2018 11:33 AM

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Matthew Phenix

Expedition Cruises

The Science of Antarctica May Change How You Cruise

Quark Expeditions has prioritized sustainability as it cruises to the polar ice caps.

October 30, 2020 03:24 PM

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Louis LaGrange

The good life in Dusseldorf, Germany, might involve dancing by the river.

Destination Spotlight

These Are the Best Countries in the World for Good Work-Life Balance

Lots of time off, generous parental leave policies, and shorter workweeks are a few of the perks of living in these spots.

March 26, 2025 07:01 AM

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Blane Bachelor

History + Culture

Mexican Villages Try to Preserve Authentic Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos is celebrated to honor the lives of ancestors and to acknowledge the ever-revolving cycle of life and death.

November 2, 2021 12:09 PM

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Fernanda Pesce

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