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Health + Wellness

What It’s Like to Go on a Spa Safari

At Nihiwatu, a little work to get to the spa is worth the huge payoff.

February 14, 2017 11:48 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Style + Design

Fashion Insiders on Where to Eat, Drink, Shop, and Sleep in New York City

Visiting New York Fashion Week insiders share their Big Apple musts for surviving the sartorial storm.

February 16, 2017 02:17 PM

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Andrew Bevan

Road Trips

Colorado’s Hwy 50: The Best Road Trip You’ll Take This Fall

It’s the perfect time of year to hit the road in a lesser-known region of Colorado

October 1, 2015 07:44 PM

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Julie Schwietert Collazo

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The 1 Sign You’ve Become Like a Local, According to an Experienced Expat

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.

February 13, 2017 03:31 PM

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Lisa Abend

Islands

6 Reasons Southern Belize Is Your Dream Trip

From spear fishing to relaxing on a private island, Southern Belize might just be the dreamiest destination ever.

July 15, 2016 01:38 PM

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Nick Pachelli

Road Trips

How to Go Beyond Havana in Cuba

Don’t limit yourself to Havana and miss out on Cuba’s epic countryside.

January 8, 2016 04:50 PM

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Alex Palomino

Winter Sports

Snow Polo: The Glitziest Sport You’ve Never Heard Of

Every year, Aspen holds the United States’ only championship—and it’s quite the affair.

February 22, 2017 06:57 PM

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Vanita Salisbury

Art + Architecture

Everything You Need to Know About the 2019 Venice Biennale

The massive art event happens every two years and draws visitors from all over the world. Here’s how to navigate the show—and what to know while you’re in town.

April 8, 2019 06:22 PM

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Allison C. Meier

Air Travel News

Everything You Should Know About Flying In and Out of Brussels Airport

With the airport observing its first day of large-scale operation since the March 22nd terrorist attacks, here’s what you should know

April 19, 2016 08:11 PM

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Alina Polishuk

History + Culture

To Uncover the Heart of Beirut, Take a Walk With This Local

After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Chatah’s popular walking tours are once again helping locals and visitors dive deeper into the Lebanese capital.

April 26, 2018 04:56 PM

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Alexandra Talty

Hotels

The World’s Coolest, Quirkiest Hotel Jobs

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

March 7, 2018 01:25 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

A Rare Peek Inside Basque Country’s Members-Only Gastronomic Societies

Take a look behind the doors of these clubs that celebrate food, community, and conversation.

February 3, 2016 08:31 PM

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Jessica Colley Clarke

Festivals + Events

14 Events to Travel for in Summer 2018

Your plans for June, July, and August? Check, check, check. Here are our picks around the world for your best summer yet.

April 17, 2018 09:40 AM

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Sara Button

6 Cheeses That Require a Flight (and Maybe Even a Hike) to Find

Food + Drink

6 Rare Cheeses Worth Traveling For

From China’s best bleu to an alpine Swiss, these cheeses are worth traveling for.

April 14, 2017 12:31 PM

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Ashley Goldsmith

Restaurants + Cafés

Eating in the South’s Next Great Food Destination

While the world swoons over New Orleans and Charleston, the port cities of Virginia’s Tidewater region have created a one-of-a-kind cooking that’s ready for its close-up.

July 10, 2017 07:23 PM

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John T. Edge

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