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Imagine sharing your skill set with locals while on vacation—and learning from them at the same time. These travel experiences empower everyone involved.

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

We find trip inspiration in every state (plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.), from sprawling rainforests and contemporary art museums to Black-owned wineries and award-winning restaurants.

The Sunshine State has plenty to offer in addition to sand and surf.

Two small organizations are making big differences for animals in southern Florida.

These retreats are the top places in the world for a honeymoon getaway.

Sleep over (and under!) lagoons in the Maldives, Belize, Indonesia, and one special spot in Swedish Lapland.

For a trip that’s as good for your body as it is for your mind and soul, check out these recommendations from Dr. Veroshk Williams, one of the foremost wellness experts on this Caribbean Island.

Nearly two weeks after applying, an AFAR staffer (and a New York State resident) has been notified that she isn’t eligible to enroll in the Trusted Traveler Program—she’s still awaiting the fate of the $100 application fee that was charged to her credit card.

From Indonesia to France, these seven general managers around the globe share how they built their careers—and how they’re shaping the future of hotel leadership.

The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy has helped conserve the natural resources of an amazing piece of land. Come experience its beauty.

Memorable gardens thrive on nearly every continent, in cities, deserts, and even in the Arctic Circle. Here’s a global tour, with stops at 15 of the prettiest.

Across Taiwan, rechao restaurants offer diners noisy, communal, no-frills, and positively joyful eating experiences.

Whether you’re looking to go glamping in an Airstream or stay at a sumptuous luxury retreat, these new upstate hotels make a weekend getaway from NYC even more appealing.