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In southwest Colorado, a number of parks and organizations are working together to create what may become the world’s largest dark sky reserve.

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

The new requirement will be phased in during August and September.

During the COVID-19 crisis, you can do a lot more from your couch than you may realize.

New State Department Rules tighten travel to the Caribbean nation, making dozens of hotels and businesses off-limits to American visitors.

There are a number of nonprofits and other organizations that need your help.

Cave art or beaches? Mountains or temples? Ancient ruins or volcanoes? You can enjoy both culture and nature at these remarkable sites.

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

Following a referendum vote this week, Mexico’s president-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he will uphold voters’ decision to halt construction of Mexico City’s massive international airport project.

A growing number of repeat safarigoers want to get out of the vehicle and dive deeper into more remote landscapes.

While trying out new offerings, one writer learns what “pace yourself” means.

One of AFAR’s new Unpacked columnists discusses her desire to connect with nature through travel and to protect it.

Bedside Reading founder Jane Ubell-Meyer shares her picks for the hottest books to pack for your next trip.

AFAR and AmaWaterways took to the Dutch and Belgian waterways in celebration of a different kind of cruising, with an award-winning ship, exclusive—and active!—experiences, locally sourced cuisine, and more.

In the Scottish Highlands, Queen Elizabeth II could just be Lilibet, walking her dogs and breathing the air of (relative) normalcy.