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Hawaii’s New Remote Work Program Includes Free Flights

Those who are selected must stay for at least one month (brutal, we know) and volunteer with a nonprofit for a few hours each week.

December 18, 2020 04:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Apply for a U.S. Passport

From where you apply to how much it costs, here’s the scoop on how to get (or renew) your passport.

September 24, 2023 08:33 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Tips + News

Yosemite Might Require Reservations When It Reopens

The popular national park is considering a permitted entry system when it reopens in June.

May 21, 2020 07:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Travel for Good

How Vegas Is Embracing Sustainability—for Real

Huge solar arrays, electric transportation, and recycled masks are all playing a part.

July 12, 2021 04:03 PM

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Matt Villano

Packing Tips + Gear

Away Now Makes Outdoor Gear Like Duffels and Backpacks

Everyone’s go-to company for hard-shell spinners just released its first line of durable duffels and backpacks made with water- and abrasion-resistant recycled materials.

June 29, 2022 05:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A traditional boat with red sails in the Hong Kong harbor

Travelers will no longer need to have a predeparture COVID test or a vaccine pass to enter Hong Kong.

December 28, 2022 12:44 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Road Trips

On the Road: Epic Trips to Tackle in Your Van

Or RV, or Airstream trailer, or motorhome . . .

April 3, 2019 08:43 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Art + Architecture

The Largest Monet Exhibition in 20 Years Is Now Open at 1 U.S. Museum

The Denver Art Museum is the sole venue in the United States to host this massive collection of the artist’s work, which is currently on view through February 2020.

November 5, 2019 03:34 PM

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Sarah Buder

The lobby lounge of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo

Stay Here Next

The Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel in Tokyo Has Opened Its Doors

The showstopping new Bulgari Hotel above Tokyo Station is the latest member of the city’s pantheon of high-rise luxury hotels.

June 5, 2023 09:08 AM

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Adam H. Graham

a map of the world made out of leaves and small white flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

9 Ways We’re Going to Travel Differently in 2024 to Make the World Better

From sustainable cars to smarter packing strategies, AFAR’s editors share the ways they’re going to travel differently—and better—in 2024.

December 13, 2023 08:30 AM

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Billie Cohen

The Courtyard Pool Villas at the Siam were designed by Bangkok-based Bill Bensley with a striking cream and black theme.

Hotels

The 11 Best Hotels in Bangkok

These are the best places to stay in Bangkok, whether you’re looking for a contemporary boutique hotel or a riverside grande dame.

November 15, 2022 01:52 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Praia da Adraga is on the edge of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal.

International Beaches

For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.

April 7, 2026 05:04 AM

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Lottie Gross

Tips + News

U.K. vs. Great Britain: What’s the Difference (and Will Brexit Change Anything)?

Spoiler alert: The U.K. and Great Britain are different things. Here’s what you need to know about the history and etymology of a fairly baffling cluster of islands.

February 6, 2020 06:22 PM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

JetBlue Is Having a Massive Valentine’s Day Sale With Flights as Low as $39

Nothing says “I love you” like a surprise weekend getaway.

February 12, 2019 05:21 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Family Travel

A Reunion in Jamaica Brings Recalibration, Reconnection, and Lots of Rum Punch

A reunion on a quiet coat of Jamaica leads to reconnection and lots of rum punch.

February 22, 2023 05:54 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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