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History + Culture

Uncovering the Heart and Soul of New Orleans’s Classic Cuisine

An acclaimed food historian explores the roots of New Orleans’s cultural character through its cuisine.

August 23, 2017 12:15 PM

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Sarah Buder

Camping

You Can Go Glamping Next Door to a Chocolate Factory in Slovenia

The “Chocolate Village by the River” gives chocoholics prime access to the Teta Frida chocolate factory.

January 30, 2020 04:55 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Meet the France-Trained Pastry Chef Who is Bringing Fine-Dining Quality Chocolate to a Wider Audience

Wendy Sherwood, the pastry chef behind La Forêt, is living the sweet life in the Napa Valley

November 22, 2019 07:28 PM

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Visit Napa Valley

Tips + News

This Hotel Will Take You to Tatooine, No Millennium Falcon Required

Live out your Jedi fantasies, lightsaber and all.

December 20, 2019 04:51 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Epic Trips

This New Resort Will Be Your Next Mexico Getaway

Here’s how Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Los Cabos, will surprise and inspire you.

Sponsored by Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

There are no government rules about cleaning requirements or schedules.

Air Travel News

How Do They Clean Those Airplane Blankets, Really?

Pillows, blankets, seats, bathrooms, dishes, and trays—how the heck are airplanes cleaned? And how often?

July 25, 2023 12:35 PM

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Jennifer M. Wood

Air Travel News

Can America’s Airports Come Back Better?

For some U.S. airports, the pandemic pause presented an opportunity to innovate and become models for the future of air travel.

July 28, 2021 07:40 PM

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Barbara Peterson

A panoramic view from the ocean of resorts along the shoreline of Grotto Bay, Bermuda.

Journeys: Family

The Perfect 7-Day Bermuda Itinerary for Families

From playing on pink-sand beaches to snorkeling with sea turtles, the coral island has something for everyone.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

Tips + News

How Coronavirus Is Helping Venice Reimagine Tourism

In the absence of travelers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Venetians have had a rare glimpse at a cleaner, quieter version of Italy’s most-visited city—and some residents hope it will stick.

May 18, 2020 04:52 PM

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Colleen Barry

Epic Trips

Exploring Alaska’s Otherworldly Beauty

Head north to experience a rugged landscape awash in natural treasures.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

The Away Bigger Carry-On is one of AFAR's favorite carry-on suitcases.

AFAR Approved

Is the Away Bigger Carry-On Worth the Hype?

Here’s one editor’s honest review of the Away Bigger Carry-On.

December 22, 2023 10:55 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Images of Zodiac cruising in Antarctica (left) and the Arctic (right)

Expedition Cruises

Antarctica or the Arctic: Which Polar Cruise Is Best for You?

From weather to wildlife, excursions to the environment, if you’re thinking of taking a cruise to either Antarctica or the Arctic, these are the main differences to consider.

December 22, 2023 06:11 PM

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Jeri Clausing

International Beaches

Enjoy Pink-Sand Beaches and Snorkel to Shipwrecks on This Island Territory

Where to find Bermuda’s plentiful pink stretches and snorkeling hot spots.

January 10, 2025 02:53 PM

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Sandy Allen

Art + Culture

Essential Movies Set in New York City to Stream Right Now

Wishing you could get a taste of the Big Apple? Watching these movies about NYC can take you there, if only on screen.

April 17, 2020 12:53 PM

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Staff

The World’s Most Luxurious “Hut-to-Hut” Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

7 Incredible Hut-to-Hut Hikes Around the World

Go on an epic hut-to-hut journey with these outfitters.

December 19, 2023 01:02 PM

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Maggie Fuller

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