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This Is When It’s Actually Worth It to Buy Airline Miles (and When It’s Not)

Buying airline miles can be worth it—but only in specific cases. Here’s how to calculate value and spot the best opportunities to save on flights.

December 20, 2024 07:50 AM

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Paul Rubio

Family Travel

Not Just for Kids: Theme Parks and Museums We’re Obsessing Over

As Disneyland announces its reopening, we round up the museums, exhibits, and theme parks we would plan a trip around.

March 23, 2021 02:48 PM

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Staff

National Parks

Joshua Tree National Park Deserves Its Recent Recognition

The park’s stargazing is considered top-notch—and now, it’s being honored for it.

August 1, 2017 03:09 PM

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Matt Villano

Epic Trips

Go Behind the Scenes of More Than 50 Luxury Brands This October

The French luxury group behind Moët Hennessy and Louis Vuitton is opening the doors to dozens of its workshops and ateliers never seen by the public. Here’s how to get tickets.

September 21, 2018 07:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

After Years of Delays, Berlin’s Humboldt Forum Is Now Open

Considered one of Europe’s largest, most ambitious, and expensive cultural projects, the Humboldt Forum is opening its doors to visitors on July 20.

July 20, 2021 03:26 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Camping

Can’t Afford to Travel This Summer? This Glamping Company Wants to Help

To help the 39 million Americans who can’t afford a summer vacation, Under Canvas launched a “pay what you can” campaign to get more people outside together.

May 16, 2019 04:43 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

Priceline Just Launched Its Biggest Sale Ever

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the booking company is offering 20 days of deals on flights, hotels, cruises, and more.

April 30, 2018 02:38 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Why You Should Go to Los Angeles This Winter

Whether you’re looking to check out the best new restaurants in town or the inaugural Frieze Los Angeles (or both!), there are plenty of reasons to go to L.A. right now.

January 17, 2019 01:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

12 Questions With J.MAK (!)

J.MAK is both the name of one of the biggest hotel representation firms in the travel industry and the nickname of the man behind the brand: Jon Makhmaltchi.

August 15, 2019 10:41 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Food + Drink

Everything You Need to Know About Fika, the Swedish Coffee Break

What actually is “fika”? How do you pronounce it? Best yet, how do you do it right?

February 8, 2021 03:03 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Winter Sports

8 Epic Reasons to Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale

Blue-chip culture, award-winning dining, thrilling adventures, and more have helped this South Florida destination evolve into a lavish, next-level getaway.

Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale

On the newly launched <i>Evrima</i> mega-yacht, there are Ritz-Carlton touches throughout, including in the sprawling suites.

Ocean Cruises

These Luxury Hotel Brands Are Bringing the Resort Experience to the High Seas

Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, and Aman are all launching yacht cruises that aim to offer an over-the-top, luxurious oceangoing experience akin to their high-end hotel offerings.

December 20, 2022 04:04 PM

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Fran Golden

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

See How this Fourth-Generation Cooper Makes Wine Barrels the Traditional French Way

For more than 20 years, Douglas Rennie has been bringing his craft wooden barrels to Napa Valley Wineries.

November 22, 2019 07:31 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Food + Drink

The Best New Restaurants in Charleston in 2021

In a city known for its food, these eight newcomers are worth a reservation.

August 16, 2021 12:35 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

From the Editor

Falling in Love with California, One Golden (State) Moment at a Time

AFAR’s Editor in Chief recalls her early memories of this exceptional state, and introduces our new online guide.

May 29, 2018 09:52 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

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