AFAR Search

COVID + Travel

Italy Is Reopening to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

An Italy-based writer on what travelers need to know and whether Italy really is ready to relax its borders.

May 18, 2021 01:36 PM

·

Julia Buckley

History + Culture

Spain’s Parador Hotels Let You Sleep Where Royalty Ruled and Battles Ensued

The government has converted 97 significant buildings into boutique hotels up and down the country, making for a history-rich road trip.

October 9, 2019 06:28 PM

·

Andrea Guthmann

Epic Trips

Meet the Storyteller: Al Leston

A man of many talents, Al Letson sat down with us after appearing at a recent AFAR Travel Tales.

Sponsored by by Marriott Rewards® Premier Plus Credit Card from Chase

In the Magazine

A Traditional Sake Revival Is Quietly Brewing in Japan

Meet the influential Japanese sake brewers who are resurrecting junmai-shu—pure sake.

October 1, 2021 06:26 PM

·

Alice Feiring

Hotels

Is Detroit the Next Big Boutique Hotel Destination?

Hockeytown transforms into Hoteltown with five exciting properties on the horizon.

March 16, 2018 08:28 PM

·

Sara Button

Food + Drink

A Visit to One of Scotland’s Last Family-Owned Whisky Distilleries

The bucolic Speyside region is home to Glenfiddich, where Scotch whisky is a story of water and wood, patience and people.

March 31, 2020 12:41 PM

·

Jessica Colley Clarke

National Parks

Why Now Is the Time to Visit Chile’s New National Parks

Philanthropist and conservationist Kristine McDivitt Tompkins has long championed protected land in Patagonia; now, with her gift, Chile has entered a historic age of conservation.

May 1, 2019 03:38 PM

·

Cristina Slattery

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn Travel Rewards While Holiday Shopping

Rack up points and miles by buying all your gifts with the right travel credit card.

November 20, 2020 10:12 AM

·

Eric Rosen

Food + Drink

Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive

Food writer Luisa Weiss shares the importance of coffee and cake culture in Germany, plus the best recipes to bake at home right now

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

·

Annie Fitzsimmons

Loyalty + Rewards

Capital One Venture Card Raises Its Sign-Up Bonus to 100,000 Miles

Now, the big question: Should you apply for the Capital One Venture or Chase Sapphire Preferred?

March 31, 2021 05:23 PM

·

Eric Rosen

Festivals + Events

Edition Hotels Gets Serious About Going Plastic-Free

With a bold new industry initiative and a partnership with an innovative bottled water company, Ian Schrager’s stylish hotel collection is doing Earth Day right.

April 19, 2018 12:27 PM

·

Matthew Phenix

Loyalty + Rewards

Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Just Got a Serious Luxury Upgrade

Members can now earn and redeem points at beautiful, boutique properties that are part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World portfolio.

December 11, 2018 06:22 PM

·

Ramsey Qubein

Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.

Hotels We Love

Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

These are the top places to stay in the City of Light.

September 25, 2025 09:02 AM

·

Lindsey Tramuta

Family Travel

Podcast: Riding Higher, Down Under

A pair of Australian sisters road-trip through Cairns, where they explore Indigenous culture, zoom through the rain forest, and bond over the mysteries of parenthood.

December 27, 2022 06:00 AM

·

Michelle Law

Hotels

West Elm Is About to Change the Hotel Game

The popular home furnishings brand announced it will launch boutique accommodations nationwide.

September 29, 2016 06:21 PM

·

Matt Villano

Search results for