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Step off the Boardwalk and enjoy strawberry picking, oyster farm tours, and Chesapeake Bay sunsets.

Smaller ships can sail into undertouristed ports that larger ships cannot access, and often provide more space, better service, and greater freedom and flexibility to see truly remote corners of the world. Here are some of our favorites.

Here are compelling reasons to consider a trip to Japan in the winter.

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

The luxury I. M. Pei–designed Midtown marvel is near Central Park—and it’s open to overnight guests again with a reimagined lobby restaurant and bar worth a visit even if you aren’t staying at the hotel.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

The historic South Carolina city is known for preserving its past, but many locals are working to ensure its natural and cultural pillars survive well into the future.

The booking giant also predicts that JOMO and set-jetting will continue to inspire travelers.

Set deep within Botswana’s remote Mababe Depression, the new Wilderness Mokete offers exclusive access to some of the country’s most awe-inspiring wildlife spectacles.

Six tastemakers reveal the best new exhibitions, the top tostadas, and the perfect place for a cocktail.

You can get off the tourist trail in the islands. Travel in the spring or fall, avoid chain restaurants, or volunteer on your vacation.

The North Carolina mountain town is recovering after Hurricane Helene brought record-breaking floods in late September. Here’s how travelers can support the destination and surrounding areas through tourism this winter and beyond.

When your passport has expired or a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these 15 U.S. destinations will make you feel like you’re in Europe.

With a record number of travelers heading into the skies this holiday season and numerous viruses circulating, here’s how you can best protect yourself and others.

Across the country, Indigenous people are taking a more active role in managing their land—and in doing so, protecting the climate for future generations.