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With a new luxury hotel, a promising restaurant scene, and loads of outdoor adventure, this jewel of the high desert makes for the ideal escape from the City of Roses.

From the newest distilleries to eco-fabulous hotels, Scotland’s luxurious, sustainably minded lifestyle makes a dream vacation here even more dreamy.

More than four years after the devastating, racially motivated shooting at Charleston’s Mother Emanuel church, the Rev. Eric Manning opens up about the church’s legacy, how the city has changed—and how a new memorial will honor those who died.

Tracing the life of a Portuguese poet becomes a way into the local culture.

Miles and miles of gorgeous coastline, world-class cuisine and culture, legendary wineries, and so much more make the Golden State a dreamy destination. Here’s how to plan a trip suited to any traveler interest.

These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.

“Before Sam, it was all boring, bland, tired formats in the TV travel space, all hosted by men,” say Brown’s friends. Now at home with PBS, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” shows how it’s done.

The star chef—and Cape Town native—shares her favorite restaurants, art store, and stretch of beach in and around her hometown.

These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.

Come equipped with a coffee from Tim Hortons—you’ll need the caffeine since there’s so much to explore.

Talking top hats, “Lemony Snicket”–style banter, a Little Mermaid room: Imagination runs wild in Odense.

Only 110 miles off the Florida coast, the Bahamas is one of the easiest Caribbean destinations to reach on a cruise. These are our top picks for sailings among this island paradise.

The architecture alone makes it worth booking a flight there.

In 2018, Kilauea caused plenty of devastation—and also created new ways to experience the Big Island. Here’s how the local travel industry is tapping into the changed landscape.

If a long-haul flight isn’t in the cards, these U.S. destinations will transport you to far away lands.