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Two of Europe’s largest railway companies, Eurostar and Thalys, are merging to create a high-speed network that will better connect the U.K., France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

Festivals of flowers, film, dance, Pride, and more pack the Texas city’s event calendar in spring and summer.

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

Trusted travel advisors share their favorite hotels in Europe—the most-booked, most-raved-about properties from Italy to Montenegro.

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

Sonoma-Cutrer wines pair beautifully with standout dishes at these top restaurants.

Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

An inviting bed within the terminal sure beats an uncomfortable snooze atop a row of gate chairs.

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

The historic Riviera hideaway of Bendor Island—once home to artist studios, two small hotels, and France’s first diving center—returns in May 2026 with restored architecture, new landscaping, and the 93-room Zannier Île de Bendor.

Late fall brings one final burst of color to the Ozarks, where scenic drives reveal forests blazing gold and orange, charming mountain towns, and idyllic trails—with surprisingly few crowds.

Some are saying Milan is entering a new golden era—and the new Portrait Milano hotel puts travelers in the center of it all.

Author and culinary historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris reflects on a hobby that has spanned more than half a century in this excerpt from her 2020 book, “Vintage Postcards from the African World: In the Dignity of Their Work and the Joy of Their Play.”