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Packing Tips + Gear

One Bag to Rule Them All: The New Backpack That Adapts to Your Travel Needs

Black Ember’s tough new Citadel pack offers an array of detachable straps, handles, and gear compartments.

May 14, 2018 05:01 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Other

The Best Amenity Kits in First Class

Sometimes, it’s the small things.

July 14, 2015 11:23 AM

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Maggie Parker

Where to Travel Next

Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020

Turns out, some people are still planning holiday getaways with responsible travel in mind.

November 5, 2020 04:24 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

The Best Time to Visit Orlando

We explain why you should start planning an escape this winter to Central Florida

Sponsored by Encore Resort

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Where to Drink Natural Wine from Chile

Here are the wineries to visit on your trip to Chilean wine country (or what to look for at your local wine shop).

June 11, 2019 05:53 PM

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Alice Feiring

History + Culture

On the Trail of the Basque . . . in Boise

You’d be forgiven for not pegging Boise as a Basque center, but indeed, this Idahoan city claims the largest concentration of Basque people living outside of their European homeland.

March 21, 2019 06:56 PM

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Judith Fein

A tall, green mountain surrounded by rolling green mountains and mist, beneath a blue sky

History + Culture

UNESCO Adds 20 New Sites to Its World Heritage List

The 2018 additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List include an ancient city in Oman and Buddhist mountain monasteries in Korea.

July 5, 2018 12:01 PM

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Sarah Buder

Bars + Nightlife

Gin Lovers, This New Hotel Is for You

It’s got a restaurant, a gin lab, and a museum on-site.

December 5, 2016 02:01 PM

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Matt Villano

Natural Wonders

Swim Among the Stars in This Hidden Mexican Beach Town

Go for the glow-in-the-dark lagoons; stay for everything else.

September 13, 2016 03:53 PM

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Kate Bielamowicz

Food + Drink

Wandering Chef: Fabrizio Cercatore in Italy

February 21, 2013 08:16 PM

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Jen Murphy

Hotels

You’ll Want to Curl up in One of These Unforgettable Hotel Libraries

With their impressive collections and enchanting surroundings, these hotel libraries are a book lover’s dream.

September 7, 2018 05:45 PM

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Diana Spechler

Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Hacks That Made Us Better Travelers This Year

These are the AFAR editor-vetted tips and tricks (and apps and gear…) that changed the way we traveled in 2019.

December 18, 2019 11:14 AM

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Staff

Natural Wonders

How to See Mars During Its Closest Approach to Earth in 15 Years

On July 27, the red planet will be brighter in the night sky than it’s been since 2003. Here’s where to go to get the best views.

July 23, 2018 05:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Style + Design

A Fashion Designer Shares His Favorite Spots in the Colorful, Creative Bahamas

Local Theodore Elyett finds inspiration in his island home’s rich history, Crayola-hued architecture, and culture of entrepreneurship—Here are his go-to places.

July 30, 2019 12:54 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Art + Architecture

In New York City, 52 Old Doors From the Chelsea Hotel—and Their Ghosts—Go to Auction

The sale featured architectural relics with connections to a dizzying array of artists, authors, actors, and musicians.

April 13, 2018 07:27 PM

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Matthew Phenix

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