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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

Art + Culture

What It Means to Be American

Author Abdi Nor Iftin on gaining U.S. citizenship, writing his memoir “Call Me American,” and what he misses most about Somalia.

October 27, 2020 02:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Two New Low-Cost Carriers Are Taking Flight in the U.S.

Avelo has started flying western U.S. routes with fares as low as $19 each way, and the founder of JetBlue is gearing to launch a new low-cost airline called Breeze.

April 28, 2021 08:09 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Tips + News

Abu Dhabi’s Billion-Dollar Warner Bros. World Indoor Theme Park Is Now Open

At 1.65 million square feet, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is the largest indoor theme park in the world.

July 26, 2018 04:09 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

River Cruises

How this Luxury River Cruise Line Offers Extraordinary Value

Let your clients in on a secret: The ships and cruises of AmaWaterways add lots of generous perks—and they’re all included in the price.

August 29, 2019 05:24 PM

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AmaWaterways

Festivals + Events

Holiday Lights Around the World

We need these glittering displays more than ever this year.

December 20, 2021 04:05 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

The sun shining over a wooden walking path along an oceanfront cliff

National Parks

7 Less-Crowded Canadian National Parks for Backcountry Skiing, Rainforest Hikes, and Stunning Ocean Vistas

Avoid the crowds at Canada’s busiest national parks by visiting these magnificent, practically empty alternatives, from coast to coast.

January 7, 2026 05:53 AM

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Nick Hilden

Travel Tips + Etiquette

FedEx Now Offers 24-Hour Passport Services

You can have your photos taken and printed and get expedited passport processing and delivery service all in one place.

July 9, 2019 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

San Diego Zoo Goes Global to Save Threatened Wildlife

Fighting extinction takes a global village.

March 3, 2021 01:39 PM

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Tim Chester

Hotels

Turndown CBD Gummies Are the Anti-Stress Hotel Amenity We Need in 2021

Freehand Hotels teamed up with Highline Wellness to offer complimentary CBD gummies at its four U.S. locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago.

January 28, 2021 09:39 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A red-hued blood moon against a black sky

The “blood moon” eclipse will be visible throughout North America early Tuesday morning.

November 7, 2022 04:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

Camping

Inside the Island Glamping Retreat Just Minutes From Downtown Manhattan

Yes, you read that right. Here’s how you can spend the night in a luxury canvas tent on Governors Island in the middle of New York Harbor this summer.

June 22, 2023 08:23 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

Travel Tips + Etiquette

When Nature Calls: A Ranked List of Your Best (and Worst) Bathroom Options When Traveling

From a portable loo to highway rest stops, a few tips on how to prepare to go on the go.

September 29, 2020 06:51 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A sunset view over downtown Asheville with some evening lights illuminating parts of the city

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