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In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

From conservation and education groups to organizations helping with recovery efforts in places hit hard by natural disasters like North Carolina and Maui, here’s how travelers can show their support this giving season.

A guide to North America’s ski season with tips on where to ski, stay, eat, and what to pack.

Navigate the delicious world of Japanese street food with this list of essential snacks, meals, and more—along with where in Japan to try them.

From grape-stomping to guided hikes, these ideas prove wine country can be fun for kids, too.

From horseback riding through the sand to diving the largest artificial reef in the world, these are the best ways to get outdoors in Amelia Island and Pensacola.

Filled with thrilling outdoor activities, iconic beach bars, dreamy resorts, and stunning parks, the British Virgin Islands promises spectacular boating—and adventure.

Across the Caribbean, these 13 boutique hotels offer a more intimate take on the region—from rainforest villas to beachfront bungalows and restored estates—each reflecting its area’s architecture, landscape, and local context.

Live inside a bit of maritime history at these dreamy Airbnb lighthouses.

These additional conservation funds come as UNESCO warns of unsustainable tourism growth in the Ecuadorian archipelago.

While most people know about pho, there are plenty of other delicious eats in Vietnam.

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

Located off the Southern California coast, Channel Islands National Park offers visitors miles of secluded trails, the chance to spot 145 endemic species of wildlife, and opportunities to learn about Indigenous history.

A century after opening, Scotland’s beloved Gleneagles Hotel has added a cutting-edge Sporting Club to its legacy of falconry, fishing, and tartan-trimmed style.