AFAR Search

woman in infinity pool looks out to pine trees and Canadian Rocky Mountains at the Basin Glacial Waters spa in Banff National Park

Health + Wellness

A Hot Springs Haven in the Canadian Rockies Unveils Two New Spas, One Inside a National Park

Two new luxury spas with thermal baths heat up the wellness scene in the Canadian Rockies.

November 24, 2025 10:45 AM

·

Debbie Olsen

Longreads

The Power of Women in Travel

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

March 4, 2021 02:59 PM

·

Katherine LaGrave

Nayara Bocas del Toro Panama hotel aerial view of overwater villas, mangrove island and ocean

Hotels We Love

15 Dreamy Overwater Bungalows Around the World—From the Arctic to the Tropics

Sleep over (and under!) lagoons in the Maldives, Belize, Indonesia, and one special spot in Swedish Lapland.

February 14, 2024 10:22 PM

·

Annie Fitzsimmons

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell with ice cream cone in Italy

Solo Travel

“Wordslut” Author Amanda Montell Is Spending a Month in Italy. Here’s Why.

The author of “Wordslut” and “Cultish” recognizes the healing power of long, slow, solo travel.

April 23, 2023 06:15 PM

·

Kaitlin Menza

Travel Vanguard

Vanguard 2017: Noah Purcell, Washington State Solicitor General

The law officer helped lead the fight to put the Trump administration’s travel ban on hold.

September 24, 2017 08:00 PM

·

Jennifer Flowers

Air Travel News

These Airlines Have Raised Their Baggage Fees (and More Could Follow Suit)

United, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and WestJet have all increased their checked bag fees, and analysts say it’s only a matter time before other carriers raise fees, too.

September 6, 2018 11:03 AM

·

Michelle Baran

Waters of Waikiki against the city skyline

U.S. Beaches

Where to Find the Best Surf Spots in Hawai‘i

A trip to the Aloha State isn’t complete without riding at least one epic wave.

December 8, 2023 12:20 PM

·

Rachel Ng

Art + Architecture

An Architecture Pilgrimage to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Scottsdale Retreat

A trip to see Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West winter retreat and school—and the Sonoran Desert that inspired him—is a must for architecture lovers.

March 3, 2020 08:24 AM

·

Jennifer Flowers

Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama City aerial view.jpg

Stay Here Next

Panama: Come for the Canal; Stay for the Sofitel Legend Hotel

Panama City is best known to travelers for its famous canal, but a new hotel from Sofitel Legend is elevating the city’s profile.

June 30, 2023 10:49 AM

·

Billie Cohen

Cities We Love

The 7 Best Vendors at Washington, D.C.’s Union Market

Fill up on bagels, eggplant-stuffed dosas, crème brûlée doughnuts, and more.

February 18, 2020 04:39 PM

·

Natalie Beauregard

The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport

At long last, American Express now has its own travel mobile app with several key functions that card users and travelers can benefit from.

September 23, 2025 04:55 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024

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

June 19, 2024 09:03 AM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Books

What It’s Like to Be a “Passenger” on a Capsizing Ship

In his new memoir-slash-survival story, author and travel writer Chaney Kwak recaps 48 hours on the “Viking Sky” that aged him decades.

June 2, 2021 03:15 PM

·

Laura Dannen Redman

Tips + News

The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic

The greatest luxury during COVID? Not having to worry about feeling safe for an hour.

August 12, 2020 06:09 PM

·

Tim Chester

River Cruises

Surprise! This River Cruise Line Is Launching a Luxurious Ocean Yacht

The Emerald Azzurra from Emerald Yacht Cruises—the new sister brand to Emerald Waterways—is a game-changer. Here’s why to put this new super yacht on your radar.

Search results for