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History + Culture

How Fez Is Keeping Traditional Architecture and Craftsmanship Alive

In the ancient medina, a new development is putting Morocco’s artisans front and center.

October 22, 2019 02:58 PM

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Rebecca Dalzell

Travel for Good

Africa’s Elephants Are in Peril—but Travel Could Help Protect Them

A new designation will help conservationists, and travelers, better support the world’s largest terrestrial mammals.

April 29, 2021 04:36 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Loyalty + Rewards

These Are the Top Frequent Flier Awards Programs of 2019

Because when it comes to redeeming points and miles for flights, not all airlines are created equal.

June 27, 2019 02:49 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A tub with a view: Pier One overlooks Sydney Harbour and its iconic Harbour Bridge.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in Sydney

Whether you’re after a view of Sydney Harbor or a neighborhood hangout with one of the best restaurants in town, these are the 15 best hotels in Sydney.

August 21, 2023 02:39 PM

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Krisanne Fordham

A sightseeing boat on the Rhine River in Amsterdam.

Cruise

This Rhine River Cruise Took My Breath Away. But Not in the Way I Expected.

AmaWaterways’ European river cruise is not what you might think. See if you can keep up.

September 13, 2023 05:48 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Tips + News

Banksy’s COVID-19 Tags Scrubbed From the London Tube

The mysterious street artist’s latest work commented on the spread of the coronavirus.

July 15, 2020 02:12 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Suyian Lodge outdoor lounge area with fireplace and view of the Suyian Conservancy

Stay Here Next

At This New Lodge in Kenya, Elusive Black Leopards Get the Attention—but a Slower Safari Is the Real Reward

In Kenya’s Laikipia region, andBeyond’s conservation-minded Suyian Lodge offers a slower, more intimate safari experience shaped by skilled guides on secluded conservancy land.

January 29, 2026 06:02 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel gives us the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life— and to treat them with dignity.

Winter 2024

What Should I Do When Someone Approaches Me for Money While I’m Traveling?

Our debut advice column examines an age-old travel quandary: the ethics of interacting with panhandlers.

May 31, 2023 05:43 PM

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Anu Taranath

Videos

The Best Places to Travel with Family [VIDEO]

Discover some of the best places to travel with families, along with why you’ll want to add them to your travel plans this year.

September 25, 2024 02:09 AM

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Michelle Baran

United Airlines airplane getting towed at Newark International Airport

Air Travel News

All United Flights Were Briefly Grounded—Here’s What to Know

United Airlines paused all departures nationwide on Tuesday as it addressed a systemwide technology issue. Here’s the latest.

September 5, 2023 04:33 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

Sustainable Travel Is the Future

AFAR’s editor in chief shares a vision of travel reimagined.

May 26, 2020 05:28 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Art + Culture

The 16 Best Travel Movies for Inspiring Wanderlust

These comedies, biopics, documentaries, and adventure films made us want to book a flight.

February 19, 2025 09:41 AM

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Aislyn Greene

an airport departures board listing international cities including Helsinki, Amsterdam, Doha, and Brussels

Visas + Passports

This Country Just Became the First to Introduce Digital Passports

Could physical passports soon be replaced by an app? This pilot program aims to find out.

September 1, 2023 04:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

A guest suite at Angama Amboseli with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Stay Here Next

This New Safari Lodge in Kenya Offers a Close-Up Look at Africa’s Last Remaining ‘Super Tusker’ Elephants

Opened in Kenya’s first community-owned conservancy, Angama Amboseli pays homage to the large-tusked elephants that roam near the lodge.

April 29, 2024 10:32 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Snow-covered Estes Park offers an abundance of winter delights in Colorado

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways to Enjoy Winter in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains

Cold-weather adventures await among incredible natural landscapes when you visit Estes Park, a gem of a mountain town near Denver.

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