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Loyalty + Rewards

Capital One Venture Card Raises Its Sign-Up Bonus to 100,000 Miles

Now, the big question: Should you apply for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred?

March 31, 2021 05:23 PM

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Eric Rosen

UnCruiseAdventures_Troy Squillaci/Pexels

Outdoor Adventure

Island-Hop on This Small-Ship Cruise in Hawai‘i

Escape the crowds and connect to the aloha spirit with award-winning UnCruise Adventures.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

Hotel News + Openings

Marriott Is Upping Its Kids Club Game in a Seriously Fun Way

The massive hotel company just announced an exciting new partnership that aims to bring on the family fun.

December 6, 2023 07:55 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

rows of empty airplane seats, taken from the center aisle. The seats have purple cushions

Air Travel News

Is There a Safest Seat on an Airplane?

Experts debate whether there is a safest place to sit on an airplane in the case of an emergency.

December 6, 2023 08:07 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Modern Adventure connects you with local communities in each country it visits, including Peru.

Epic Trips

13 Years Later, Seeing Machu Picchu in a Completely New Way

One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

October 14, 2022 06:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal

United Airlines will become the first U.S. carrier to introduce different tiers for business class, but the lowest-priced tickets come with notable restrictions.

April 9, 2026 05:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.

Food + Drink

No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.

The Traverse Wine Coast has more than 2,000 acres of vineyards spread across nearly 40 wineries. And it’s only going to get more popular.

June 23, 2025 12:33 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

Cheyenne Wyoming Curt Gowdy State Park Mountain Bike Visit Cheyenne

Outdoor Adventure

This Wyoming City Is a Great Base for Outdoor Adventure

High plains, granite formations, and forested trails invite hiking, biking, paddleboarding, and more in Wyoming.

Sponsored by Visit Cheyenne

Air Travel News

6 Tips for Picking the Best Airport for Your Next Trip

Just because a certain hub is the cheapest option definitely doesn’t mean it’s the best.

October 21, 2019 04:22 PM

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Robin Saks Frankel

Air Travel News

Delta Wants to Speed Up Boarding With This New Carry-On Trial

The airline is testing a plan that allows select customers to check their carry-on bag for free.

February 4, 2022 05:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area

Hotels We Love

A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels

These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.

March 19, 2026 02:38 PM

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Alicia Erickson

Castle Hot Springs in Arizona - grounds shot with mountains in the background and palm trees and a pool

Hotel News + Openings

Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

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

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

Burns Lake in Big Cypress National Preserve (L); Aerial of Big Cypress National Preserve (R)

Road Trips

Stargaze, Tour Observatories, and Visit NASA on This Cosmic Road Trip in Florida

Explore the cosmos beyond the Space Coast on a three-day adventure in the Sunshine State.

March 13, 2026 02:31 PM

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Nick Dauk

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