AFAR Search

7 Art Exhibitions That Ask What It Means to Be an American

Cultural institutions around the country are staging exhibitions that invite us to consider the timely question: What does it mean to be an American? Here are seven shows to see this year.

January 28, 2019 11:45 AM

·

Yulia Denisyuk

Style + Design

Rothy’s New Summer Totes Come With a Clever Detail for Travelers

Plus, they’re sustainably made.

April 14, 2021 02:08 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

The U.S. Airlines and Hotels Consumers Love Most

Alaska Airlines ousted Southwest, and luxury brand JW Marriott took the top spot among hotels, a recent customer satisfaction report revealed.

May 2, 2019 06:18 PM

·

Michelle Baran

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta_One Bedroom Suite_Bedroom2.jpg

Hotels

5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.

With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.

October 30, 2024 07:30 PM

·

Katherine LaGrave

U.S. Virgin Islands

Overview

May 15, 2024 03:07 PM

·

Steve Bennett

Air Travel News

Are Airfares Going to Skyrocket This Year?

With a rise in travel demand and fuel prices soaring, fliers are experiencing sticker shock. Is this the new normal for air travel in 2022?

March 18, 2022 04:24 PM

·

Barbara Peterson

Due to high demand, Global Entry applications are taking up to 18 months in some cases.

Air Travel News

Your Global Entry Application Could Take More Than a Year—but There Are Ways to Speed It Up

Enrollment on Arrival and Appointment Scanner can help you get Global Entry faster.

August 30, 2022 07:45 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Hotels

10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

·

Jennifer Flowers

Packing Tips + Gear

The 8 Best Coolers to Take on Outdoor Adventures

We’ve found the right cooler to keep your food and drinks at the right temperature for day trips to the beach or even weekend-long camping excursions.

August 25, 2020 11:40 AM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

In the Magazine

Italy Up Close

A self-taught photographer uses his iPhone to share small-town Puglia with the world.

October 25, 2019 10:35 AM

·

Sara Button

Whether you get your passport photos taken at a store, through an app, or at home, there are certain rules you'll have to follow.

Visas + Passports

How to Take a Good Passport Photo

Faulty photos are the biggest reason why passports are delayed. Make sure you get it right the first time by following these rules about what to wear and how to pose.

August 12, 2023 08:00 AM

·

James Oliver Cury

Travel for Good

Briggs & Riley Is Holding a Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care

If you donate your gently used luggage—from any brand—you could get up to a $100 credit for a new Briggs & Riley bag.

April 9, 2021 03:41 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Arrival pavilion at Ani Private Resort in the Dominican Republic.

Travel for Good

How to Support Local Artists on Your Next Caribbean Getaway

Àni Art Academies offer full-tuition training for fledgling local artists in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia.

February 13, 2023 05:01 PM

·

Laura Dannen Redman

A boat sails on turquoise water in Positano on the Amalfi Coast with colorful homes lining the steep rocky cliffs rising from the sea behind

Train Travel

The Luxury Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Train Just Launched a New Scenic Route from Paris to the Amalfi Coast

The elegant train ride in Art Deco-inspired classic rail cars will connect the City of Light to Italy’s renowned Amalfi Coast for the first time in spring 2026.

October 17, 2025 07:34 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Tips + News

The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open

The “Edge” in New York City’s Hudson Yards real estate development opened to the public on March 11. Here’s why it’s worth visiting.

March 11, 2020 06:05 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Search results for