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From lakeside villages to alpine towns, Switzerland’s Christmas markets shine with festive lights, fondue chalets, flying Santas, and more.

Immerse yourself in medieval history or retreat to a mountaintop.

Whether you’re hunting for rare Italian truffles or meeting Japan’s legendary pearl divers, these five adventures prove that the most memorable journeys often happen far from the well-trodden path.

Beyond its well-earned reputation for elegance, there’s a lot more to love among the postcard-perfect mountains and streams of this Northern Italian province.

Napa Valley has long been known for great food and drink, but several new offerings elevate this California wine region even higher.

Some of these hikes are well known, some underrated. All are Afar tested and approved, bringing you closer to the Earth.

These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

Have you been waiting for the right moment to book an international trip? These destinations deliver more for your money right now.

Go beyond the châteaux (and crowds) of the Loire Valley.

After learning more about Ancient Odysseys—which links travelers with excavation sites open to amateurs—one writer heads to New Mexico to pick up a trowel.

Check into one of these new spots near Central Park, over in Brooklyn, and yes, even on Roosevelt Island.

From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry found a creative way to adapt to the pandemic: It embraced the outdoors.

These are the finest places to stay in the Big Apple.

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.