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The Marriott Rewards, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest programs merge this month. Here’s what you need to know to maximize your points and your status.

Where to go in California, according to the woman behind some of the state’s coolest places to stay.

The owner of the iconic ceramic brand shares her favorite places to eat, stay, and explore in Northern California.

When it comes to vacations, big-name cities often get all the glory. But far from the overwhelming crowds of a metropolis, one traveler finds himself unexpectedly welcomed like a guest in a small city.

This burgeoning area in downtown Napa boasts public art and a new spin on cool.

We asked you to tell us which airports you love, and Atlanta, Portland, and Raleigh-Durham topped the lists.

Galway, long known for a thriving arts community, has turned its creative energies to food. Today, this small Irish city on Europe’s western edges is emerging as a hot spot of gastronomy.

Is this your first time car camping? (Hint: It is if you’re asking, “What is car camping?”) Use this camping guide for beginners to prepare for your first trip, from finding campsites to packing the right gear.

It may be world-famous for its Angkor Wat temples, but Siem Reap is now about so much more than ancient history.

Global Entry only lasts for five years, so make sure you’re up to speed on the process, costs, and common mistakes when it’s time to renew.

Breakfast tacos, margaritas, and killer concerts? Yes, you can get those in your living room. You can even create your own little Barton Springs too.

AFAR’s first-ever Travel Happiness survey asked: What is your happiest travel memory? We read about surrendering to a storm in Honduras, a photo shoot with orangutans, a family dinner in 14th-century French châteaus—and a parade of corgis.

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

Is it possible to curb climate change through travel? On a 10-day trip to Brazil’s endangered Atlantic Forest, writer Eric Weiner explores the tricky issue of volunteer vacations, one sapling at a time.

It’s possible to experience the excitement of Paris Fashion Week without ever stepping foot inside a show.