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Ahead of President Obama’s visit to Havana this weekend, the rules have changed for travel to Cuba.

You’ll pick up more than just knife skills at this cooking retreat.

What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

AFAR’s first-ever Travel Happiness survey asked: What is your happiest travel memory? We read about surrendering to a storm in Honduras, a photo shoot with orangutans, a family dinner in 14th-century French châteaus—and a parade of corgis.

Fewer crowds, a little less glitz, and equally great outdoor adventure

No matter where they are in the world, islands make for happy locals and happy travelers. We now know why.

AFAR staffers share the stories that spark their wanderlust, from a memoir set in Rome to an epic novel based in Japan.

With Halloween horror nights, new hotels, and a much-anticipated bar opening, autumn is taking Los Angeles by storm.

Seabourn’s Two New Expedition Ships Provide the Ultimate At-Sea Oasis for Your Adventure Vacation

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

A spinal cord injury left Alysia Kezerian unable to walk—but it didn’t stop her from exploring the world.

Chocolate and vanilla are classics, but on your next trip to the continent, opt instead for one of Europe’s quirkier traditional flavors. Like resin or licorice. Trust us.

Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.

Were the two separated at birth?

Trip protection can bump the cost of a getaway, but it can save the day when your best-laid plans fall apart, which leaves many travelers wondering if it’s worth the cost.