AFAR Search

The temps are cooler and so is the art scene. Head south to sample the newest hotels, the tastiest bites, the latest art, and, of course, the always-buzzing beach.

October 23, 2019 09:46 PM

·

Ann Shields

National Parks

Why a Trip to Zion National Park Is What Your Relationship Needs

A seasoned traveler and mother of two discovers the ultimate romantic getaway, not in Fiji or France, but in Utah.

June 13, 2018 11:24 AM

·

Allison Gibson

People

Sailing to Paradise

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Spring

Forget the super bloom. All of this season’s most exciting openings are centered around the city’s growing Arts District downtown.

March 25, 2019 06:17 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

Food + Drink

A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State

The tea is sweet and the only salad we got here is potato, honey.

August 29, 2023 07:49 PM

·

Mae Hamilton

Ocean Cruises

Want an Alaskan Adventure? Book One of These New Cruises

Cruise lines are changing the way you can see the great Alaskan wilderness—here are the ones to sail this year.

January 25, 2019 08:20 PM

·

Elissa Garay

AFAR Advisor

Travel Agency Obsession: Essentialist

How this agency uses a network of editors to keep travelers happy.

January 16, 2020 12:27 PM

·

Annie Fitzsimmons

History + Culture

How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition

In the Italian island’s cobblestoned capital, a centuries-old craft has few remaining practitioners.

April 13, 2020 01:15 PM

·

Jessica Vincent

Weekend Getaways

Find a Quiet Summer Hideaway in Carbondale, Colorado

This Colorado charmer packs in plenty of appeal—restaurants, galleries, museums, hot springs, and spas—all with lodging priced at a fraction of the cost of an Aspen-based vacation.

July 7, 2020 07:13 PM

·

Ashlea Halpern

Two Bedroom Villa at Adronis wellness concept

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Destination Spas Around the World

If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.

January 31, 2024 12:53 PM

·

Laura Begley Bloom

Books

8 New Books You Need to Read Before Flying to France

These new reads will get you excited for your next adventure to the land of fresh croissants, fragrant lavender, and ultra-chic street style.

August 10, 2018 05:14 PM

·

Sara Button

Hiking + Cycling

Thousands Swarm Uluru Before Summit Hike Closes to Tourists

On October 26, hikers will be officially banned from ascending the sacred monolith at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia, ushering in a new era for the park.

October 9, 2019 08:07 PM

·

Maggie Fuller

Weekend Getaways

Why Your Next Weekend Getaway Should Be to Philadelphia

A new generation of cultural and culinary traditions is remaking the city’s image. Don’t miss the experience.

Search results for