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History + Culture

Explore California’s Asian American History at These Key Sites

From San Francisco to San Diego, California offers several opportunities to learn more about Asian American history.

May 17, 2022 05:39 PM

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Heather Kathryn Ross

AFAR Advisor

12 Questions With J.MAK (!)

J.MAK is both the name of one of the biggest hotel representation firms in the travel industry and the nickname of the man behind the brand: Jon Makhmaltchi.

August 15, 2019 10:41 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Style + Design

Where to Shop in Cape Town: 8 Great Boutiques

Bring home a piece of the city by visiting stylish stores from local fashion, accessory, and home-decor designers.

March 21, 2022 04:17 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The train will pass through the Hudson Valley, Green Mountains, and by the shores of Lake Champlain.<br/>

The new train extension rolls out on July 29.

August 2, 2022 10:50 AM

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Bailey Berg

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

Stay Here Next

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

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What an Instagram Influencer Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 15, 2018 12:29 PM

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Mike Arnot

Tips + News

Which State You Live in Says a Lot About Where You Like to Travel

New Yorkers prefer Florida, Californians are all about Vegas (baby), and Delawarians love Dublin.

November 29, 2018 07:29 PM

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Michelle Baran

A concrete building with an elaborate steel tornado-shaped staircase stretching above it

Where to Travel Next

Europe’s Most Exciting New Museum Is an Innovative, Architecturally Thrilling Ode to Human Migration

Opened in May, the Fenix museum brings interactive installations and a showstopping, tornado-like rooftop structure to Rotterdam’s historic port district.

October 20, 2025 11:43 AM

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Blane Bachelor

San Francisco, California, USA. May ‎10, ‎2023. Unclaimed luggage at in an airport terminal.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s How to Get Your Lost Luggage Back From an Airline

It involves a whole lot of communication and patience. But it can indeed be done, in many cases.

November 12, 2024 08:01 AM

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Bailey Berg

In the heart of downtown Guerneville, Boon Eat + Drink's menu is delightfully fresh and colorful.

Restaurants + Cafés

This Outdoorsy California Destination Has an Unexpected Food Scene

Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.

August 2, 2024 02:32 PM

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Jennifer Maerz

The Madison Suite Bedroom at the Ritz Carlton NoMad, featuring a palette of brown and bronze and a view of New York City.

Stay Here Next

This New York City Hotel May Have the Best Rooftop Bar of the Summer

The new Ritz-Carlton NoMad brings bar-raising luxury—and a fantastic rooftop bar—to an emerging New York City neighborhood.

June 30, 2023 02:29 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Style + Design

The Future Shines Bright for the Most Iconic Pot-Maker in France

In Mauviel’s Normandy workshop, the best copper pots in the world are forged, shaped, and polished just the way they were two centuries ago.

September 19, 2018 07:26 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

People

These Dream Food Trips Show Another Side of Italy

The lesser-known regions of Abruzzo, Parma, and Sicily come alive through the expertise of author Elizabeth Minchilli.

August 17, 2021 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Setting up camp in the Sheridan backcountry.

Outdoor Adventure

With Its Pristine Peaks, Lakes, and More, This Wyoming Town Boasts the Wild West’s Best

Long a symbol of the American frontier, Sheridan’s natural expanses will help you channel your inner wrangler.

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