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Sometimes, we literally need to sail away for a few days.

AFAR’s partnership with the United States Tour Operators Association has led to some unforgettable travel moments. Here are 10 of the amazing journeys.

From a legendary jazz club to an Underground Railroad church, George Scott, president of the Colored Musicians Club and Jazz Museum, shares how Buffalo’s Black heritage is being preserved, restored, and reintroduced to the public.

An abundance of green spaces and waterfalls, plus proximity to the high peaks and rolling hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, make this destination a dreamy home base for exploring South Carolina’s under-the-radar Upstate region.

A writer based in Barcelona describes the current situation in Spain and what travelers who want to go should know.

Large swaths of the United States will get an arctic blast this week, leading to heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain in parts of the country. Here’s what that means for travelers.

Wander off the beaten path in Western Canada to find expansive Prairie landscapes, learn about Indigenous culture, and explore spectacular nature.

At these properties, the children’s programming goes far beyond basic caregiving services with immersive experiences that offer younger guests a deeper look into culture, nature, sustainability, and even themselves.

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

From European cruises along the Seine, Danube, Rhine, and Rhône, to adventurous explorations of the Nile, Magdalena, and Amazon, these are the best river cruises around the world to book in 2025.

One way to combat overtourism is to help travelers explore more of the country beyond Tokyo. And Japan Airlines is offering an enticing way to do so—free of charge. But there’s a bit of a catch.

With Maya-inspired cooking, Costa Rican coffee, and traditional Hawaiian workshops, these resorts highlight the heritage of the communities they serve.

Indonesian macaques are well-known for their food-aggressive behavior towards humans. But now that the tourists are gone, the problem has only worsened.

With immersive wildlife experiences, luxurious small ships, and private five-star lodges—all in places traditional tour operators can’t go—there are many reasons to travel with CroisiEurope in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.

These experiences and operators offer a range of price points and embrace sustainable tourism practices.