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The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

Dozens of workers prep an airplane for takeoff, but there’s one pivotal airport employee who makes sure everything for a flight falls into place.

The new TGV M will use one-fifth less electricity than the current model, while maintaining its top speed of 199 miles per hour.

Festivals of flowers, film, dance, Pride, and more pack the Texas city’s event calendar in spring and summer.

Two of Europe’s largest railway companies, Eurostar and Thalys, are merging to create a high-speed network that will better connect the U.K., France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

Trusted travel advisors share their favorite hotels in Europe—the most-booked, most-raved-about properties from Italy to Montenegro.

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

Sonoma-Cutrer wines pair beautifully with standout dishes at these top restaurants.

When Stonehenge-like megaliths in Brittany, a rainforest filled with cathedral-height caves, and a palace that inspired Disney are all on the list of newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage sites for 2025, it’s hard to choose where to go next.

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

An inviting bed within the terminal sure beats an uncomfortable snooze atop a row of gate chairs.

Take advantage of new direct flights, hotel openings, and long shoulder seasons across these seven destinations.

The historic Riviera hideaway of Bendor Island—once home to artist studios, two small hotels, and France’s first diving center—returns in May 2026 with restored architecture, new landscaping, and the 93-room Zannier Île de Bendor.