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The chalets at Ultima Courchevel Belvédère sit right next to the ski slopes.

Hotels

5 New Ski Retreats Around the World to Book in 2023

World-class slopes, notable architecture, and cozy après scenes make these new ski hotels worthy of a wintertime escape.

January 18, 2023 06:50 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Love Gin? Try This Week-Long Tour of Scotland’s Best Distilleries

Get your fix of the drink and its history on a special tour through Scotland.

June 30, 2022 06:45 PM

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Katie MacLeod

A look at the newly renovated interior of the Grand Palais, complete with its glass ceiling.

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, visitors will get a sneak peek of this art nouveau masterpiece before its full reopening next year.

June 24, 2024 05:05 PM

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Cat Sposato

a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky

Style + Design

Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.

Futuristic designs by the late architect, “the Queen of the Curve,” are some of the world’s most celebrated structures.

September 9, 2025 04:07 AM

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Sarah Buder

The hills of Chile's Araucanía Region are aflame with oranges and red during April and May.

Destination Spotlight

Obsessed With Fall Foliage? These Southern Hemisphere Spots Are Peaking Right Now

Bask in the golds, oranges, and reds of these places where you can witness the changing of the color guard on the flip side of the equator.

March 24, 2025 09:16 AM

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Hillary Richard

View of a glacial lake with people walking the suspension bridge above.

Outdoor Adventure

Must-Do Nature Escapes in Western Québec

Swim, hike, and unwind when you Voyage Through Nature in Québec’s summer playground.

Sponsored by Bonjour Québec

Fall 2025

I Spent 6 Days Eating Along France’s 385-Mile Food Trail

On a trip along the Vallée de la Gastronomie, one writer reconnects with the food, the wine, and the people she first fell in love with decades ago.

October 15, 2025 08:50 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Tested the Navy SEAL Jet Lag Cure on a 10-Day Australia Trip—Here’s What Happened

Flykitt says its personalized program can banish jet lag. One traveler puts it to the test.

July 31, 2025 02:52 PM

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Aislyn Greene

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

Where to Travel Next

How to Vacation Like a Local in Los Angeles

The voice behind Love & Loathing LA and founder of Best Coast Beverages, Caroline Juen shares her favorite spots in the city.

Sponsored by Discover Los Angeles

The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.

Hotels

Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms

Before you swipe that hotel souvenir, here’s a primer on what you can (and can’t) bring home.

September 9, 2023 10:03 PM

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Nora Zelevansky

Epic Trips

This Overnight Train Will Show You a View of Peru Few Get to See

See Lake Titicaca at dawn—without the crowds—aboard the Andean Explorer, a Belmond Train.

October 1, 2024 12:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A guest room at Populus Seattle with a brick wall and wood beam ceilings

Stay Here Next

This New Seattle Hotel Has a Rooftop Bar, an Artist Residency, and a Regenerative Ethos

Housed in a restored 1907 warehouse, the new, eco-conscious Populus Seattle brings world-class art, native rooftop plants, and Pacific Northwest storytelling to Pioneer Square.

August 20, 2025 01:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

The 7 Best Global Gifts for Whiskey Lovers

Be it a flask with a flashlight or scotch to your door, these gifts will make any whiskey (or whisky) fan light up this holiday season.

November 24, 2021 12:22 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

The Calanais Standing Stones situated in something of a circle surrounding by green grass and a blue sky with clouds overhead

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