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AFAR editors reflect on the challenges faced—and decisions made—regarding this year’s less-than-festive season.

For the first time in more than 40 years, Amtrak is getting new long-haul train cars.

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

Increased demand for beach and outdoor travel and more flexible work schedules have all but eliminated the shoulder and off-seasons in some popular destinations.

Uncork adventure and excitement with hikes, pickleball, tours, and more at these Sonoma County wineries.

As the death toll climbs into the thousands, concerns mount and hearts break the world over. Here’s what to know about the current situation as aftershocks continue and aid groups race in to provide support.

The Via di Linari winds through the Apennines, passing abbeys, castles, and mountain towns. Here’s how to hike the Italian route.

The poppy fields in Lake Elsinore, California, reopened on Monday morning after authorities shut off access to the bloom when a massive crowd descended upon the town this weekend.

From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.

More U.S. nationals than ever before are applying for passports. To help keep up with the demand, the State Department plans to open additional passport agencies.

The Freedom House Museum was a former slave-holding pen for one of the country’s largest slave trading companies. Today, it’s a National Historic Landmark and a museum intent on sharing that difficult past.

Another bargain transatlantic airline is rapidly expanding its U.S. service, offering more affordable alternatives to this year’s sky-high Europe airfares.

The German airline is growing its footprint across the USA.

From the Swiss Alps to the Brazilian rain forest, these Airbnbs are worth booking just for the views.

On your next vacation, get your hands dirty harvesting and foraging and eat the fruits of your labor.