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From lakeside villages to alpine towns, Switzerland’s Christmas markets shine with festive lights, fondue chalets, flying Santas, and more.

Not many people visit Lady Elliot Island, at the Great Barrier Reef’s southern tip. But a lot of people are trying to protect it.

A breakdown of what common environmental lingo actually means.

Collect trash and earn a free organic meal. Walk or bike, and a one-hour boat ride is yours. Take a train and get free admission to Kronborg Castle. Copenhagen’s CopenPay program of rewarding travelers for eco-friendly behavior is now a year-round initiative.

The tide of voices advocating for ocean protection seems to be rising—and a traveler’s actions can speak loudly.

While details remain sparse, the funds will be used for sustainability measures.

Intrepid Travel’s cofounder Darrell Wade believes that when it comes to sustainability, tourism needs to become more regenerative.

The Kingdom of Bhutan recently increased its Sustainable Development Fee for visitors to $200 per day. But there’s a new exemption for longer-term stays. Here’s what to know.

As cities in Spain continue to implement measures to restrict short-term vacation housing, the messaging has been misconstrued. Here’s the latest on travel to and within Spain.

Destinations telling travelers to “stay away”; residents squirting water guns on tourists: why places trying to turn people off of visiting are missing the point.

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.

A writer based in Barcelona speaks with both residents and visitors to better understand the recent anti-tourism protests—and a potential path forward.

A new initiative is helping make the Canadian Rockies resort town of Banff a welcoming destination for every traveler.

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.

UnCruise Adventures blends nature, cultural immersion, and eco-friendly practices in expeditions to the Galápagos, Baja, Alaska, and Hawai‘i.