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Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM
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Karen Catchpole
History + Culture

8 Striking Photos of Rodeo Girls in the American Southwest

Photographer Ilona Szwarc explores identity and femininity in her images of rodeo’s youngest heroines.

July 12, 2017 07:23 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Small Ship Cruises

Your New Favorite Place in Belize Is Just a Cruise Away

Cruising’s newest private island, Harvest Caye, provides an idyllic oasis redolent of Belize and a gateway to mainland adventures.

December 22, 2016 12:16 PM
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Anne Kalosh
Winter Sports

Inside Chile’s Old School Ski Portillo, the Ultimate Summer Ski Resort

Find world-class skiing and old-world glamour at the Southern Hemisphere’s most iconic ski destination.

July 10, 2017 02:08 PM
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Frederick Reimers
People

The Woman With the Dream Job

What it’s like to develop luxury trips.

Sponsored by Insight Vacations
Bars + Nightlife

The Late-Night Secret Ireland’s Pubs Don’t Want You to Know About

Former Dublin resident Jessica Colley Clarke details the cheeky, illegal, but somewhat common tradition of the lock-in.

February 4, 2016 04:03 PM
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Jessica Colley Clarke
Restaurants + Cafés

Alton Brown on the Trip That Changed His Life

AFAR sent food expert and television personality Alton Brown to a destination he’d never visited with just 24 hours’ notice—here’s what transpired.

June 2, 2017 07:18 PM
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Sarah Buder
Trending News

Canada Legalizes Weed—Here’s How to Experience its Marijuana Tourism Scene

Canada just went where only one other nation has gone before (hi Uruguay!). But establishing a legal market for recreational cannabis is no straightforward feat.

August 8, 2018 08:58 PM
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Amanda Castleman
Tips + News

What Life Looks Like in Countries Coming Out of Lockdown

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.

May 27, 2020 02:46 PM
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Terry Ward
Outdoor Adventure

10 Outdoors Adventures Near Major U.S. Cities

Start planning your next summer escape now.

Sponsored by S’well
History + Culture

The One Hawaiian Dish Every Real Luau Needs

Traditional feasts in Hawaii start with this key ingredient.

January 17, 2018 03:09 PM
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Constance Hale
History + Culture

The House of the Living Goddess

In Nepal, worshipped Goddesses are not just tales of the past

April 25, 2016 05:28 PM
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Will McGough
Festivals + Events

9 Destination-Worthy Summer Events in the United States

If you thought you were done booking summer travel, think again.

June 29, 2017 04:11 PM
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Tamara Palmer
Road Trips

A Love Letter to Driving Alone

Embarking on a road trip by yourself is solo travel taken to another level.

April 11, 2017 02:45 PM
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Jamie Feldmar
Epic Trips

10 Things to Know Before You Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

The highest mountain in Africa may be a popular hiking destination, but it’s no walk in the park. Here’s how to prepare for a successful summit bid.

July 13, 2016 05:11 PM
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Tommy Alexander

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