AFAR Search

Travelers’ Choice Awards: The Top Destinations for 2018

For AFAR’s third annual Travelers’ Choice destinations awards, our readers cast more than 100,000 votes to recognize their top places to go. Get ready to hit the road—the world awaits.

December 13, 2018 11:07 AM

·

Sara Button

Loyalty + Rewards

There’s Still Time to Get (or Keep) Elite Status—Here’s How

Our points and miles expert shares tips for eking out those last-minute elite qualifying miles before December 31.

December 5, 2017 05:25 PM

·

Ramsey Qubein

Travel Insiders

Meet the King of Glamping

AFAR sits down with Larry Lipson, owner of Montana’s rough-luxe Resort at Paws Up

May 16, 2017 12:53 PM

·

Jennifer Flowers

Style + Design

London’s Best Shops You Can Only Find in the United Kingdom

From home items to little-known European designers, these are goods that fashion editors seek out on their trips to London.

February 16, 2017 03:37 PM

·

Eimear Lynch

Art + Culture

This Overlooked Ski Resort is Actually One of America’s Best

Idaho’s Sun Valley serves up great skiing in an amazing location with a singular vibe. Here’s why to go.

Sponsored by Visit Sun Valley

The Future of Travel

L.A.’s New Tourism Campaign Celebrates Inclusiveness

It’s put forth the hashtag #everyoneiswelcome.

April 19, 2017 04:57 PM

·

Matt Villano

The Future of Travel

Is This the Future of Bangkok’s Street Food Scene?

As the Thai government moves to shutter the capital’s iconic street markets, vendors are taking their talents to new heights and new spaces.

May 3, 2017 01:47 PM

·

Sari Kamin

Although St. Lucia is less than 250 square miles, it has plenty of places to relax.

Beaches

St. Lucia is a Year-Round Vacation Spot—A Local Reveals 4 of Its Best Beaches

Some of the country’s best stretches of sand, according to acclaimed athlete and St. Lucia local Julien Alfred.

December 26, 2024 09:00 AM

·

Mariette Williams

Art + Culture

These Mind-Blowing Photos Reveal the Iceland Few Travelers Know—But Should

Photographer Chris Burkard’s latest book, “At Glacier’s End,” is an ode to one of the largest areas of primarily uninhabited nature in Europe.

May 28, 2020 04:50 PM

·

Sarah Buder

Luxury camp site set up under the stars with a private chef and sleeping quarters. Two chairs are set up next to a fire pit. Site is secluded and shaded by trees with mountains in the background.

Epic Trips

8 Life-Changing Trips from South Africa to South America

These luxury journeys span Africa’s wilds, Bhutan’s sacred temples, and more.

Sponsored by &Beyond

Books

A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany

In Italy’s most literary-minded region, a group of bookmakers, book restorers, and bookstore owners are preserving ancient traditions—and you can shop from afar.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

·

Lisa Abend

Food + Drink

7 Foods in Malta to Try on Your Next Trip

When visiting this Mediterranean island nation, fill up on rabbit stew, fish pie, Maltese bread, and plenty of date pastries.

February 27, 2023 05:20 PM

·

Dave Seminara

Numerous Antler luggage pieces in various shades of pastel photographed in a grey studio space

Packing Tips + Gear

Away, Tumi, Osprey: The Best Luggage Deals This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

What better way to jump-start your New Year travel goals than with a fresh set of luggage, a sturdy backpack or duffel, a weekender bag, or packing cubes?

November 25, 2025 11:59 AM

·

Bailey Berg

Travel Vanguard

Italian Architect Piero Lissoni on Why Less Is More in Architecture and Design

There is a guiding force to good design—even if you can’t see it.

Search results for