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The legendary Crossroads, the intersection of Routes 49 and 61 was made famous by blues musician Robert Johnson in the Mississippi Delta.

5 Great American Road Trips For Music Fans

Get on the road again to experience these tuneful itineraries through the Mississippi Delta, along the California coast, and more.

February 7, 2024 06:01 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Weekend Getaways

How to Enjoy a Weekend in Palm Springs

There’s a reason L.A. types have been flocking to the desert since the Rat Pack days.

March 16, 2021 08:16 PM

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Tim Chester

COVID + Travel

Iceland Travel Restrictions Continue to Change—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Vaccinated Americans can still travel to Iceland with no quarantine, but testing requirements and social-distancing measures are back due to a spike in COVID-19 cases this summer.

August 13, 2021 03:10 PM

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Terry Ward

Bars + Nightlife

How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Tartan Day From Home

We may not be in crowded pubs, but that doesn’t mean we can’t eat, drink, and be merry.

March 16, 2021 09:06 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Restaurants + Cafés

Deep Dive: Classic American Oysters and Their Perfect Wine Pairings

Nothing says summer like oysters and wine al fresco.

May 31, 2018 05:23 PM

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Kim Westerman

Ocean Cruises

The Case for Sailing the Middle East, One of the Most Underrated Cruise Destinations

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent recently cruised from Aqaba in Jordan to Athens on the newly launched superyacht “Emerald Azzurra.”

May 24, 2022 09:34 PM

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Fran Golden

History + Culture

New Rijksmuseum Exhibition Takes Unflinching Look at Slavery

Opening to schoolchildren this week, the show at the Dutch national museum will not open to the general public until the local COVID lockdown eases further, possibly in June.

May 18, 2021 12:36 PM

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Mike Corder

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel

Teaching your kids with the world as your classroom can take them further than any textbook. This is definitely not “home” schooling.

August 15, 2019 10:56 AM

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Janeen Christoff

The Peace Corps Is Suspended—Here’s Why We Need to Make Sure It Returns

In the Peace Corps, you learn that travel isn’t just about hotels and the sights. It’s about the people and connections you make.

April 30, 2020 03:20 PM

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Jessie Beck

From the Editor

Why I Remain Hopeful About the Future of Travel

One thing I’m sure of: Travel will return, and it can be better.

March 12, 2021 01:34 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Restaurants + Cafés

Around the World in 7 NYC Dishes

New York City’s diverse food scene offers a world of flavors without ever having to get on a plane.

May 20, 2022 04:03 PM

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Natalie Beauregard

Food + Drink

Foraging Desert Flavors: Behind the Scenes of “New Arizonan” Cuisine

How a small group of chefs are using the ingredients of the Southwest to transform local fare

November 29, 2019 04:13 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Hotels

Get Paid to Stay at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Around the World for a Year

The world’s largest global collection of hotels and resorts has launched a contest to stay for free at its hotels over the course of 300 days.

January 18, 2022 09:07 AM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Want a Free Volunteer Vacation? JetBlue Has Your Ticket

As part of its JetBlue For Good program, the carrier has launched a philanthropic travel contest, and winners will be sent to a surprise destination for a volunteer project.

October 18, 2018 07:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Solo Travel

An Epic Solo Safari Through Kenya

AFAR Ambassador Megan Murphy reflects on why one is the perfect number on safari

November 6, 2018 04:54 PM

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Megan Murphy

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