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Two of Europe’s largest railway companies, Eurostar and Thalys, are merging to create a high-speed network that will better connect the U.K., France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.

Watch out, wobbly handles. Back off, boring colors. These compact carry-ons are making their way to an overhead compartment near you.

Trusted travel advisors share their favorite hotels in Europe—the most-booked, most-raved-about properties from Italy to Montenegro.

Geneva is compact, comfortable, and delivers on history, architecture, and delicious things to eat and drink.

Solo travel may sound isolating. For one AFAR editor, it’s been a great tool to find friends and discover new passions.

Frequent cruiser Fran Golden offers her take on how to tackle port calls while sailing from one beautiful destination to the next.

Escape Chicago for a few days with one of these 10 weekend trips, all within easy driving distance or by train.

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

The Vineta Hotel, now part of Oetker Hotels, revives a 1926 landmark, with fewer rooms, Mediterranean dining, and updated design.

An inviting bed within the terminal sure beats an uncomfortable snooze atop a row of gate chairs.

The 1,200-passenger “Vista” also offers some of the best new solo cabins as well as impressive onboard and in-port immersive experiences.

To court greater appreciation from fliers during what is predicted to be the busiest summer travel season on record, Alaska Airlines is giving away surprise upgrades.

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

The historic Riviera hideaway of Bendor Island—once home to artist studios, two small hotels, and France’s first diving center—returns in May 2026 with restored architecture, new landscaping, and the 93-room Zannier Île de Bendor.

Some are saying Milan is entering a new golden era—and the new Portrait Milano hotel puts travelers in the center of it all.