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From bluebonnets to prickly poppies and paintbrushes, wildflowers are putting on their annual, colorful springtime show. Here’s your guide to the best places and times for viewing them.

Paddleboard alongside dolphins, wander windswept barrier islands, and drift through quiet tidal estuaries.

Home to world-class music festivals, historic landmarks, idyllic nature, and inspiring galleries, the past and future are inextricably intertwined in this charming metropolis.

The California Festival: A Celebration of New Music will take place over two weeks in November and will feature the most exciting classical and jazz pieces created in the past five years.

Long overlooked for Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal history—and drawing travelers in the process.

Luxury expedition cruising trailblazer Scenic Group is one-upping itself in the world of yacht-style adventure sailing.

You can find some of AFAR’s favorite shoes, bags, and skin-care products at a serious discount during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

From ancient mountains and natural wonders to charming towns and creative communities, West Virginia should be on every adventurer’s list.

From a guided backwater tour on mini catamarans to a stop on the Florida Distillery Trail, Amelia Island is full of distinctive, off-the-beaten-path experiences—and some you won’t find anywhere else.

As summer approaches, travelers heading to Europe could face some challenges.

Brush up on your knowledge of meat cuts and banchan usage before heading to one of these best KBBQ restaurants in America.

Escape the crowds and discover a quieter Japan at these 12 hotels, from mountaintop ryokan to island hideaways.

The Fairmont Breakers Long Beach gives travelers several new reasons to head south from L.A.

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

Ditch the gut bombs but not the flavor with poke bowls, overnight oats, and plant-powered delights.