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An aerial view of the Corinth Canal, a narrow waterway passing between limestone cliffs with a boat passing through it and some bushes on the sides

Cruise

For a Thrilling Cruise Experience, Book a Sailing Through This Underrated Canal in Greece

Added bonus: It offers a passage to harder-to-reach areas of Greece from the Mediterranean Sea.

July 18, 2024 06:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Two storefronts in an older building in Makawao with a patron sitting out front

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui

Now, more than ever, Maui needs visitors who tread lightly and compassionately and who support local businesses.

April 29, 2024 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hot air balloons fly above dramatic rock formations in Cappadocia, Türkiye

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Is It Ever Worth Going Into Debt to Travel?

Financial experts weigh in on whether and what kind of travel debt is considered “good debt.”

May 30, 2025 01:11 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

Tips + News

Europe Could Have COVID-19 Vaccine Passports by Summer

But it remains unclear what role they would play in the possible lifting or loosening of European travel restrictions.

February 26, 2021 07:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

Why Summer is Amazing at this New York City Luxury Hotel

The Peninsula New York has created new ways to have the best. summer. ever.

Sponsored by The Peninsula New York

Hotels

The World’s First Energy-Positive Hotel Is Coming to Arctic Norway

Designed by award-winning Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta, the sustainable hotel is set to open deep in Norway’s remote northern wilderness.

November 23, 2020 05:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Road Trips

The Perfect Road Trip on the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway

A drive along this southern route reveals endangered landscapes, historic sites, and a German-style brewery that survived Prohibition.

September 28, 2021 05:27 PM

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Cinnamon Janzer

Art + Architecture

Rarely Seen Van Gogh Painting Exhibited Ahead of Auction

Held in a private collection for more than 100 years, “Street Scene in Montmartre” will be displayed publicly for the first time.

February 25, 2021 04:36 PM

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Sylvie Corbet

Outdoor Adventure

Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.

A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Air Travel News

Qantas Expects to Start International Flights in October

The airline’s chief executive said the Australian government would have final say on the resumption of international travel.

February 25, 2021 01:26 PM

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Rod McGuirk

Where to Travel Next

Why San Diego is the Perfect Wellness Destination

California has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to healthy living. Today there’s no better place to experience the best of wellness travel than San Diego.

September 14, 2018 12:32 PM

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Visit California

Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.

Hiking + Cycling

Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland

Consider it another 279 miles tacked onto your journey of 2,000+ miles.

November 9, 2022 02:33 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Windstar's Star Legend ship at dusk with its lights on docked outside of a coastal port in Italy that is mostly dark with buildings lit up by lights

Cruise

Would You Take a Cruise Without Knowing Where It’s Sailing? I Just Did—Here’s How It Went

Mystery cruises are a growing trend. One writer embarked on one to see what the draw is and where it would sail.

May 20, 2025 06:38 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.

AFAR Advisor

This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy

Explore tulips, wine harvests, and Christmas markets without the stress on Emerald Cruises.

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