AFAR Search

The exterior of an ornate white mansion with manicured gardens and a fountain.

HBO Max’s Gilded Age Is Back. Experience It for Yourself in Newport, Rhode Island

Explore the famed coastal “cottages,” don tennis whites for a friendly match, and cruise the harbor in a vintage schooner.

July 3, 2025 08:15 AM

·

Robin Catalano

Packing Tips + Gear

For the First Time Ever, Away Is Selling Canvas Duffle Bags, Belt Bags, and Tablet Cases

The latest Away by Rashida Jones collection includes three new products, with colors inspired by the natural landscape near the actress’s California home.

October 22, 2020 05:27 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Road Trips

The Little-Known Idaho Road Trip You Need to Drive

The route from Boise to Sun Valley may only be six hours by car, but with so much to see and do along the way, it’s worth taking extra time to enjoy the ride.

March 20, 2019 08:33 PM

·

Alex Schechter

Travel for Good

On Guatemala’s Lake Atitlán, a Novel Way to Support Locals

At boutique hotel Casa Palopó, in a town painted vibrant colors, guests are given credits to spend on local products.

October 9, 2020 03:56 PM

·

Tim Chester

COVID + Travel

Just in Time for Summer, Greece Drops All COVID Entry Restrictions

Travelers can go island hopping minus the proof of vaccination or prearrival COVID test.

May 4, 2022 06:50 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

The Tallest Mountain in the World May Not Be What You Think

It’s all depends on whether you measure from sea level, sea floor, or even the planet’s center.

July 1, 2024 06:27 PM

·

Susan Portnoy

Cities We Love

Two Perfect Days in Buffalo

Discover a bounty of surprises in this resurging city in Western New York.

Sponsored by Visit Buffalo Niagara

Art + Culture

Chasing a Literary Lion in Lisbon

Tracing the life of a Portuguese poet becomes a way into the local culture.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Cities We Love

Discover the Rich Culture and Hidden Gems of Marrakech

Marrakech isn’t the biggest city in Morocco, but it’s one of the most complex. Here’s how to see it like a local.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card from Chase

Devils Lake State Park, Devils Lake, hiking, walking, Devils Doorway, East Bluff Trail, couple, smiling

Where to Travel Next

This Midwestern Road Trip Takes in Scenic Small Towns and Landscapes That Inspired Frank Lloyd Wright

Organic farming, architecture, and culture flourish in the Driftless Area of southwest Wisconsin.

June 26, 2025 02:43 PM

·

Elaine Glusac

Travel Tales

In Bali, Some People Find Themselves. This Comedian Found Her Father.

Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka hadn’t seen her dad in years. So she headed to Bali for what she thought would be a chill reunion. He had something else in mind.

July 6, 2021 11:30 PM

·

Atsuko Okatsuka

Napa Valley's mustard fields in the spring.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

There Are Other Things to Do in Napa Valley Apart From Taste Wine. These Are Our Favorites.

In the Napa Valley, it’s not just sip, spit, repeat. Here are some other new and exciting ways to explore the renowned wine region.

September 13, 2024 08:08 AM

·

Matt Villano

Food + Drink

Utah Is the Wild Frontier of America’s Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Movement

Notes of cherry, espresso, and lavender—artisanal chocolate is taking Utah by storm.

November 11, 2022 02:45 PM

·

Mae Hamilton

Islands

How to Enjoy One of Oʻahu’s Most Authentic—and Inventive—Hawaiian Evenings

Turtle Bay’s new Paniolo Pāʻina experience celebrates Hawaii’s ranching history with farm-to-table dishes, live music, dancing, and unexpected cultural influences.

Search results for