AFAR Search

The pool on the Four Seasons I yacht with a bar area and arched windows behind it

Four Seasons’ First Yacht Has Officially Set Sail

The luxury hotel company’s first foray into cruising debuted this month with the launch of a new 222-passenger yacht, “Four Seasons I,” currently sailing in the Mediterranean .

March 31, 2026 01:38 PM

·

Jeri Clausing

Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil

Off The Tourist Trail

Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

May 2, 2025 04:00 PM

·

Eleanor Aldridge

Food + Drink

These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat

Whether heading to a floating restaurant or a tiny island outpost, traveling to these dining rooms is half the fun.

May 5, 2026 12:56 PM

·

Tae Yoon

Hotels

Barbie’s Malibu Dream House Is Back on Airbnb

He’s more than “just Ken"—now he’s an Airbnb host. This summer, Ken is hosting two overnight stays at Barbie’s newly remodeled Malibu DreamHouse.

June 26, 2023 07:53 PM

·

Mae Hamilton

An aerial view of the Amazon River in Peru winding through lush green rainforests with a couple boats creating ripples in the water and a small grouping of homes jutting out over the water

River Cruises

Pink Dolphins, Piranhas, and Wine-Paired Tasting Menus—Sailing the Peruvian Amazon on a New Luxury Riverboat

The newly launched ‘Pure Amazon’ from high-end operator Abercrombie & Kent takes guests on the ultimate floating safari through the lush, flora- and fauna-filled Peruvian Amazon rainforest.

October 21, 2025 07:24 PM

·

Jeri Clausing

Epic Trips

Night Swimming in Bioluminescent Water Is a Little Scary, Very Beautiful, and Totally Worth It

No phone, no camera, no fear. Well, a little bit of fear. This is what it’s like to go night swimming in a bioluminescent bay in Panama.

April 30, 2025 05:34 PM

·

Billie Cohen

Festivals + Events

Hawaiian Lantern Floating Festival Will Livestream Memorial Day Ritual

This year, the public can add their own remembrance to the Buddhist ceremony, which is normally held on Honolulu’s Ala Moana Beach.

May 18, 2020 09:55 AM

·

Ann Shields

Cruise

Sail Alaska’s Coastline on a New Luxury Ship

Sail past glaciers, hike rugged trails, and spot whales along Alaska’s stunning Pacific coastline aboard a new ship built for immersive exploration.

Search results for