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L'Andana is located in Castiglione della Pescaia, near Grosseto, and is surrounded by rolling Tuscan hills.

These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts in Tuscany

Whether you’re looking for a rustic countryside retreat or a stylish urban bolthole, these are the top 15 hotels and resorts in Tuscany, Italy.

March 28, 2024 03:53 PM

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Erica Firpo

The VIP Eiger Express welcomes guests with comfy, swiveling leather seats.

Where to Travel Next

Why “The Top of Europe” is the Stylish Adventure You Need

What it’s like basking in the beauty of the Jungfrau Region and Interlaken, according to one inveterate AFAR traveler.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Cities We Love

On the Water in Istanbul, Where Two Continents Meet

The Bosphorus has always defined Istanbul. Now the villages that line its European and Asian shores are injecting a new spirit into the city.

December 9, 2019 12:42 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Festivals + Events

Everything You Need to Know About Jazz Fest in New Orleans

If you’re visiting New Orleans to take part in the festivities, here’s what you’ll need to know about how to plan your days, which performances to see, and what to eat.

January 22, 2021 03:41 PM

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Lavinia Spalding

A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave

Outdoor Adventure

Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It

Nature has given us some pretty incredible things—and creatures that glow in the night are at the top of the list. Here’s why bioluminescence happens and where you can travel to see it.

September 7, 2023 04:45 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Food + Drink

Inside the Wonderful World of Wagashi

In his humble Tokyo patisserie, Chikara Mizukami preserves an ancient art.

March 31, 2020 08:00 PM

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Nancy Singleton Hachisu

Head Off The Beaten Path in the San Francisco Bay Area

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Visit the South Bay of San Francisco

Make your way to the South Bay, baes.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Visit California

Outdoor Adventure

Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda—with a number of new rules in place.

October 19, 2020 03:33 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

A Travel Company Wants to Send You on a 2,200-Mile Mystery Trip Through Central Asia

Intrepid Travel is looking for people willing to join them on a 22-day expedition through towns and villages in Kazakhstan and Mongolia that aren’t even listed on Google Maps.

June 20, 2018 02:58 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Epic Trips

An Indigenous Auckland Adventure

Travel responsibly and take in New Zealand’s vast natural beauty as you learn the ancient codes of respect the Māori have for the earth.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Weekend Getaways

Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk

The Virginia city honors its past while enjoying a joyous and art-filled reinvention.

September 20, 2019 09:05 AM

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Nneka M. Okona

Bars + Nightlife

Raise the Bar at the Langham in NYC With Master Mixology Classes

Lead by the hotel’s head bartender, Pete Stanton, these three cocktail workshops will have you mixing like a pro.

April 20, 2018 03:45 PM

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Matthew Phenix

American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Loyalty + Rewards

American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024

In addition to offering more ways to earn and redeem points in 2024, AAdvantage will reward all members from the get-go, regardless of elite status.

January 9, 2024 11:34 AM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

The Jersey Shore’s Iconic “Lucy the Elephant” Is Listed on Airbnb

Time to pack your trunk for a stay in an Airbnb with another type of, er, trunk.

February 28, 2020 04:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

What’s on Barack Obama’s Africa-Inspired Summer Reading List

The former president shares his summer reading recommendations from mostly African writers in advance of his trip to Kenya and South Africa.

July 13, 2018 03:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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