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A historic snowpack means some of California’s ski resorts will be open much later this year, but the sheer volume of snow in the western U.S. also presents numerous challenges. Here’s what to know before you go.

As the first woman named master distiller, Marianne Eaves has “big ideas” about the next life of bourbon.

Major metropolises are often known for their innovation and creativity, but these smaller towns and cities punch above their weight.

From childhood, “Endurance,” the classic story about Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated trip to cross the White Continent on foot, ignited a thirst for adventure. As an adult, I got to visit—and every trip left its mark.

Whether you’re searching for a five-bedroom house or a cozy beachfront cottage, this collection of highly vetted Airbnbs has something for every type of traveler.

You know that lovely mind fog you feel when you’re on a trip? Experts have been studying what it is, why it happens, and whether it’s just a figment of our relaxed imaginations.

Whether you’re hunting for rare Italian truffles or meeting Japan’s legendary pearl divers, these five adventures prove that the most memorable journeys often happen far from the well-trodden path.

Decades after his death, Greenwood, Mississippi, erected a statue in honor of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old Black boy whose murder helped spark the 20th-century civil rights movement.

Gobi Cashmere blends heritage craftsmanship with a modern conscience in the warmest of ways.

After closing for a month to control a spike in COVID-19 cases, St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas started to welcome back visitors on September 19.

In recent years, the state has invested significantly in accessible tourism.

An insider’s take on the best shopping on the Westside.

Afar’s deputy editor Michelle Baran grew up near the groundbreaking theme park and has been going for more than 40 years. She has some thoughts on the best things to see and do at Disneyland—old and new.

Starting mid-May, the National Park Service plans to prohibit organized tours at parts of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Reports of severe turbulence on planes (and in some cases, injuries) can make flying stressful. But understanding what turbulence is—and why it’s not so bad—can help ease fears.