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Breckenridge's gondolas make the area's natural spaces more accessible.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ski Towns That Bring Tons of Outdoorsy Fun—Snow Not Required

Rethink what you thought you knew about visiting your beloved mountain town.

October 3, 2022 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

Las Vegas, DEC 25, 2020 - Beautiful sunset view of the Tivoli Village

Cities We Love

Locals and Travel Advisors Reveal How to Do Vegas Like a Pro

Sin City is known for casinos and clubs—but it’s also home to great vegan restaurants, outdoor adventure, and top spas.

February 12, 2025 04:00 PM

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Cat Sposato

What Travelers Need to Know About the Ongoing Paris Riots

On its anniversary, the Yellow Vest protests against a gas tax and French President Emmanuel Macron turned violent once again in 2019.

November 17, 2019 01:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Disney

How Walt Disney World Will Make Your Kids Want to Travel Abroad

Roam the savanna in a safari jeep, snorkel with tropical fish, and sample international cuisine—all in one trip.

August 28, 2019 01:56 PM

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Nicole Antonio

COVID + Travel

Post-Omicron Travel Trends Reveal Major Shifts in Pandemic Attitudes

After weathering another winter spike in COVID cases, travelers are planning 2022 trips with a fervor unlike anything we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic.

February 11, 2022 06:50 PM

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Michelle Baran

In the Magazine

A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History

From brutalist architecture to conservation oases, Abu Dhabi has it all.

December 1, 2021 02:28 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Travel for Good

These Remote Swiss Villages Reveal What It’s Like to Be off the Grid

A remote valley in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino is home to villages embracing a pastoral lifestyle in harmony with nature—electricity not included.

April 21, 2022 07:26 PM

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Claudia Laroye

Tips + News

Brits Are Rushing to Book Vacations Amid Plans to End Lockdown

Tour operators are seeing wild surges in demand.

February 23, 2021 01:46 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

AFAR Approved

Tumi’s 19 Degree Expandable 4-Wheeled Suitcases Are My Go-To Luggage—Here’s Why

After taking a set of Tumi 19 Degree expandable suitcases on 30 trips this year, here’s one travel writer’s honest review.

October 18, 2023 08:49 AM

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Paul Rubio

The Future of Travel

Global Carbon Emissions Saw a Record Drop in 2020—Here’s How to Keep It That Way

Researchers say carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the leading cause of global warming, had the biggest yearly decline ever due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions.

December 23, 2020 03:00 PM

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Sarah Buder

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Tulsa This Summer

The Oklahoma city is looking forward while reckoning with its legacy.

July 8, 2021 07:03 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Epic Trips

This Award-Winning Adventure Travel Film Will Add to Your Bucket List

Emerging destination of Georgia co-stars in this year’s “Best Adventure Travel Film.”

October 31, 2019 04:09 PM

Travel for Good

Patagonia Made a Killing on Black Friday—and Is Donating It All to Charity

The brand sold $10 million worth of goods.

November 29, 2016 08:08 PM

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Matt Villano

Close up of african american woman handing dollar banknote to bellhop employee after receiving great customer service. Thankful tourist tipping helpful porter for helping with luggage in hotel lobby

Travel Tips + Etiquette

This Is How You Should Tip Hotel Staff in the USA

Your cheat sheet of whom to tip, how much, and when while staying at a hotel.

November 29, 2023 11:57 AM

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Bailey Berg

Canvas tent-like structures before a towering mesa

Hotels

Aman’s Camp Sarika in Utah Is Surrounded by 5 National Parks, Beloved by Celebs, and Tricky to Get Into

Camp Sarika, the newer tented extension of the iconic property known as Amangiri, opened in 2020. Here’s what it is like staying there.

January 20, 2023 02:23 PM

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Bailey Berg

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