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Turtle Bay Resort is located on O'ahu's North Shore.

Hotels

This Amazing Resort on O‘ahu Is Your Go-To Spot for Nature, Surfing, and More

Just back from Turtle Bay Resort on O‘ahu’s North Shore, an AFAR editor shares why it’s her new go-to retreat in the Hawaiian islands.

April 25, 2023 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

Tourists in Sardinia Fined up to $3,600 for Beach Souvenirs

A 2017 regional law made it illegal to remove sand, seashells, and beach rocks from the Italian island.

June 7, 2021 03:36 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Off The Tourist Trail

From Tourist Hot Spots to Less-Visited Wonders, Here’s How to Enjoy Iceland Without Fighting the Crowds

Walk through lava fields, see towering waterfalls, and dine on Nordic cuisine while avoiding the throngs of tourists in the Land of Fire and Ice.

September 11, 2025 12:08 PM

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Ali Wunderman

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is located in Bali's jungle interior 40 minutes by care north of Ubud.

Stay Here Next

Bali Without the Crowds? This New Resort Offers a Hidden Side of the Island

This new luxury resort in Bali’s jungle-covered interior is far from the tourist throngs—and immerses guests in nature and local culture.

July 18, 2023 01:40 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Fenced sandy path leading to the ocean at sunrise

U.S. Beaches

Where to Find Sun, Surf, and Seafood on the Jersey Shore

From fun and funky to classy and refined, there’s a beach for every person in the Garden State.

June 2, 2025 05:03 AM

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Rachel Chang

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Travel in April

Hit a reopened California highway, chase dark skies in Arkansas, and toast the grape harvest in Chile this April.

February 11, 2026 10:25 AM

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Mark Ellwood

The Marina at Mackinac Island with Saint Anne's church and the historic Victorian houses a sunset shot from Lake Michigan

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places in the U.S. for Summer Travel

Ten places for the perfect summer vacation.

March 19, 2025 04:05 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia

There’s no shortage of luxury lodges, urban retreats, and pretty beach houses in Oz—but these are our favorites, from coast to coast.

January 20, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Travel for Good

These Efforts in the Maldives Are Making Tourism More Sustainable

A number of new initiatives in the Maldives aim to protect the islands’ biodiverse ecosystem for generations to come.

May 10, 2022 05:35 PM

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Kristin Braswell

National Parks

Tallest Volcano in the Galápagos Erupts for the First Time Since 2015

National park guards and scientists doing field work on pink iguanas living on the volcano’s slopes were evacuated.

January 7, 2022 03:14 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Anantara Lowana Koh Samui Resort’s Singing Bird Lounge, an outdoor lounge space dotted with thatched roof cabanas

The hit HBO series’ third season has scenes shot in Koh Samui and Bangkok. Here’s an in-depth look at the Thailand resorts and destinations featured.

February 14, 2025 06:45 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Travel for Good

The Next Time You’re in Maui, Connect With Its Cultural Lands

On a volunteer outing with Maui Cultural Lands, travelers can explore the island’s rich archaeological history—and help restore precious lands.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

The active volcano Mt. Etna rises up from behind the scenic waterfront of Catania in eastern Sicily.

Air Travel News

Delta Adds 7 New Europe Routes for 2025—Including a First-Ever Flight to This Sicilian Coastal Town

Already thinking about transatlantic travel possibilities for next year? The airlines are, too. Delta is the latest to roll out its new summer schedule for flights across the pond in 2025.

September 26, 2024 06:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

A Vincy Two Story Overwater Villa at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Family Travel

This Resort Offers the Dreamiest Suites in the Caribbean

With stunning locations, renowned dining, and beachfront accommodations, Sandals Resorts delivers an unforgettable experience.

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