AFAR Search

Family Travel

The Best Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Chicago

To do: Meet the dinosaurs. Swim in the river. Gorge on ice cream.

July 1, 2024 10:36 AM

·

Elaine Glusac

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Must-Visit Small Wine Towns in Italy

Surprise: They’re not all in Tuscany.

November 26, 2019 04:15 PM

·

Laura Giannatempo

Loyalty + Rewards

The Best Miles and Rewards Travel Deals for Summer

It’s not too late to score an awesome summer escape using those hard-earned loyalty points.

July 1, 2019 06:39 PM

·

Ramsey Qubein

Park City, Utah is an excellent destination to ski and apres-ski.

Winter Sports

11 U.S. Ski Resorts Every Skier Needs to Experience

With world-famous runs, top-notch facilities, and sustainability efforts that make a difference, these are the ski destinations to put on your list this season.

December 9, 2024 01:39 PM

·

Frederick Reimers

Outdoor Adventure

Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring

The luxury camping company officially is welcoming guests to its first location in Maine and third in Utah now.

May 14, 2021 07:09 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

An exotic cactus garden on top of the medieval village of Eze in the south of France, French Riviera.

Where to Travel Next

These 8 Desert Gardens Feel Like a Small Dose of Summer Year-Round

From a sprawling botanical museum in Arizona to a cliffside succulent sanctuary in France, these gardens prove the desert is anything but desolate.

January 5, 2026 11:11 AM

·

James Oliver Cury

Health + Wellness

5 Spas That Make Tucson One of the World’s Best Wellness Destinations

Situated among relaxing desert landscapes, these resorts are havens for renewing body and soul—and the healing getaway you need right now.

Sponsored by Visit Tucson

Outdoor Adventure

Secret Tips on U.S. National Parks This Insider Wants You to Know

How best to see the wolves of Yellowstone, ride down a sand dune, and find Switzerland in America.

September 11, 2020 07:14 AM

·

Annie Fitzsimmons

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

·

Nicholas DeRenzo

National Parks

Yellowstone Is More Popular Than Ever—Here’s How to Enjoy It Without the Crowds

Few people venture far beyond the parking lot, but less-crowded wonders await those who do.

March 9, 2022 06:26 PM

·

Amy S. Eckert

Destination Spotlight

This Canadian Province Is the Ultimate Destination for Iceberg Spotting

Springtime brings a parade of icebergs to Newfoundland and Labrador, and the result is truly a wonder of nature.

Sponsored by Atlantic Canada Agreement on Tourism

Travel Tips + Etiquette

New Car or European Vacation? Here’s How to Have Both

Plan a continental holiday with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, or Volvo, and bring home one heck of a souvenir.

February 26, 2018 08:13 PM

·

Nick Kurczewski

A garden in bloom with purple, pink and red flowers, with a castle in the background

History + Culture

8 French Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

Step back in time inside the grand former homes of French royalty.

February 4, 2025 12:03 PM

·

Kimberley Lovato

History + Culture

The Singular Beauty of Mongolia Through a Photographer’s Eyes

Photographer Frédéric Lagrange shares images and stories from years of traveling to the world’s most sparsely populated country—one of the last places where nomadic life still exists.

October 18, 2018 05:13 PM

·

Sarah Buder

Small Ship Cruises

You Can Now Fly to These Luxury Cruises on a Private Jet

Passengers can use a new private jet service to get to and from ports of call as well as for midcruise sightseeing.

August 14, 2019 07:49 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Search results for