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The living area of a pool terrace suite at the Capella Taipei has floor to ceiling windows and wood floors

This On-the-Rise Asian Capital Gets a Luxury Hotel With Street Eats, Local Crafts, and Temple Adventures

A new urban retreat with a deep connection to Taiwan’s culture, Capella Taipei offers more than luxury amenities. Here’s why it’s worth staying a little longer.

June 3, 2025 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Nashville is justifiably popular among fans of music, food, and a good time.

Cities We Love

48 Tongue-Tingling, Ear-Busting Hours in Nashville

A great weekend features hot chicken and live music, sure, but don’t miss these other essential Nashville experiences.

January 20, 2023 03:30 PM

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Tim Chester

Turtle Bay Resort is located on O'ahu's North Shore.

Hotels

This Amazing Resort on O‘ahu Is Your Go-To Spot for Nature, Surfing, and More

Just back from Turtle Bay Resort on O‘ahu’s North Shore, an AFAR editor shares why it’s her new go-to retreat in the Hawaiian islands.

April 25, 2023 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

a big plume of smoke from a volcanic eruption in Iceland with a flat snowy landscape in the foreground

Here’s what travelers heading to Iceland need to know.

February 12, 2024 03:43 PM

Man standing inside forest and pointing to surrounding grasses

Health + Wellness

The Next Outdoorsy Wellness Trend Will Have You Strapping on Your Hiking Boots and Looking Down

Herbalism and traditional plant medicine are the focus of increasingly popular foraging walks offered by hotels and tour outfitters.

January 14, 2025 11:10 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Love Letter to Room Service Cheeseburgers

Luxury travel isn’t a first-class flight. It’s a room service cheeseburger.

December 23, 2022 09:22 AM

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Rosalie Tinelli

An Airstream trailer with a hot tub, outdoor shower, deck, and hammock, surrounded by trees

Hotels

12 Airstream Trailers You Can Book on Airbnb

Stay in one of these stylish campers across the United States.

June 7, 2024 09:01 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Two people headed into the Pacific Ocean with a surfboard.

Fall 2023

How Learning to Surf Helped Me Feel Closer to Hawai‘i—and the Ocean

AFAR hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her first surfing lesson, how Hawai‘i is taking big steps to protect its oceans, and what the state means to her.

November 14, 2023 01:59 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Seven Sisters Chalk cliffs and the coastguard cottages, from Seaford Head South Downs East Sussex England UK

Hiking + Cycling

The World’s Longest Coastal Path Is in England. Here Are Its Most Scenic Stretches

The King Charles III England Coast Path runs uninterrupted around England’s entire shoreline. If you can’t commit to all 2,689 miles, try these beautiful sections.

April 27, 2026 10:10 AM

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Lucy Kehoe

Aerial view Sunset Poolbeg lighthouse in Ireland, Dublin bay Pier to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Ireland

History + Culture

7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin

Explore an ancient library, climb aboard a replica of a ship that carried Irish immigrants to America, and follow in the footsteps of James Joyce.

November 13, 2024 05:40 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.

U.S. Beaches

The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States

These Afar editor–approved recommendations include spots on the East and West Coasts.

June 25, 2024 08:54 AM

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Staff

A police officer givers water to a British soldier outside London's Buckingham Palace during extreme heat on July 18.<br/>

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