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Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.

Through a number of different approaches, this organization is preserving some of the world’s most beautiful coastal regions for surfers and non-surfers alike.

We sat down with five local tastemakers from this iconic California destination to discover their favorite restaurants, bars, hiking trails, and other go-to spots. Here are their picks.

United MileagePlus members can earn up to 1,000 bonus award miles for contributing to relief organizations, and Airbnb is connecting those displaced by the fires with free housing.

A new series of road trips—covering everything from California wine country to Southern foodways—put diversity in the driver’s seat.

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

Plain old port may be your grandfather’s drink, but port cocktails? Well, that’s something you can happily claim as your own.

South of L.A., north of San Diego, right by Legoland, and on the Amtrak line—Oceanside is perfectly positioned for a weekend getaway on the coast.

The Wawona Hotel has created a visitor center that tells the story of Chinese Americans’ contributions to Yosemite National Park.

The latest site-specific exhibition from British artist Bruce Munro decorates a historic South Carolina landscape with thousands of illuminated, flower-like bulbs. The impressive display is now welcoming visitors as the state begins to reopen after coronavirus lockdowns.

At Auberge Resorts Collection’s destination-driven hotels, travelers enjoy exceptional hospitality while immersing themselves in nature and the local culture. It’s all in the details.

Under Canvas has set its sights on a major expansion in the Golden State.

These cruises are designed to provide an enhanced learning experience at sea, with in-depth programming focused on topics such as history, architecture, and astronomy. Be ready to take some notes.

Wheelchair user, disabled-travel advocate, and blogger Cory Lee shares his favorite accessible trails in national parks.

A new map from Hipcamp and the International Dark-Sky Association can help campers find stargazing spots.