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Japan’s departure tax, known as the “sayonara tax,” will increase from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 beginning in July 2026 as the country seeks to improve tourism infrastructure and address overtourism.

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

One writer discovers the joys of slow, sustainable EV travel in a lesser-visited corner of Québec.

Escape Chicago for a few days with one of these 10 weekend trips, all within easy driving distance or by train.

Several big-name airlines are offering nonstop flights between U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles.

A handful of essential tips helps make the unpredictable a little less, well, unpredictable.

Workcations, bleisure trips, blended travel—whatever you want to call it, the vacation hack of extending business trips into leisure getaways is here to stay. Use these tips to plan them smartly.

AFAR editors hand-picked these apps to make traveling easier at every step of your trip, from outlining a packing list and booking hotels to figuring out exchange rates and translating words.

Author Lauren Shockey’s colorful book presents hangover cures and remedies found across the globe, in the form of traditional and delicious dishes.

A record-breaking hiker offers insider tips on the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail.

From historic Willemstad to pristine snorkeling spots, experience the best of Curaçao in just 72 hours.

Large swaths of the United States will get an arctic blast this week, leading to heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain in parts of the country. Here’s what that means for travelers.

Get away from the city with one of these close-by destinations throughout Northern and Central California.

Take a much-needed break with one of these easy weekend getaways in California—you can taste wines, shuck oysters, go kayaking, visit a field of flowers, or even visit a tattoo museum.

Six leading international wellness groups are opening hotels at Amaala on Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast.