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AFAR writer Lisa Abend is a serial expat. She knows she’s officially settled in to a new home when she gains a true understanding of local etiquette.

An updated list of countries whose citizens will be allowed to travel to Europe has been agreed upon by the European Union, and it does not include the United States.

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

With plenty of cozy old-world charm—as well as some unexpected modern marvels—Belgium’s holiday markets offer a fresh spin on this festive shopping tradition.

Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program. Here’s how to take full advantage of it.

Whether you’re looking for a sand-proof beach blanket or an extra large one that fits the entire family, we’ve found something that deserves a spot on your packing list.

With new beach clubs on the sands of Pampelonne, a cornucopia of summery restaurants, posh new hotels, and some impressive art and entertainment events on the docket, this jet-set haven on the French Riviera has never been hotter.

A long, wet, and snowy winter means that California’s hills and mountains should come alive with a particularly pretty showing of flowers this summer, experts say.

Want to make a positive impact on your next trip to Botswana or South Africa? Read on and learn how to vet voluntourism programs—and how to spot the fakes.

The “Flowers for Elephants” author discusses how warring neighbors set aside their differences and found common ground by creating a wildlife sanctuary.

Not just for grannies anymore, cross-stitching allows me to meditate on far-off places while COVID-19 keeps me stuck at home.

As these well-traveled writers know, it’s essential to pack your sense of humor when taking a trip.

60,000 bonus points is enough for two nights at luxury hotels like Ventana Big Sur and the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme.

Before you set out to spot a green-breasted mango or an ivory-billed woodpecker, you need the right equipment.

Crack open your history books and then dig out your mittens: The past comes alive as temperatures fall at these primed-for-winter UNESCO sites.