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The dominant theme park strategy is to do and see as much as possible in a day. We offer a better (and saner) way.

Blazing bonfires and costume-clad crowds bring the midwinter heat at this highly eccentric annual festival in the Northern Isles.

You may know and love these destinations for their bustling urban centers or lush outdoor spaces, but they probably wouldn’t top your list for a top-notch seaside getaway. That is, until now.

Can’t decide when to visit Charleston? Our month-by-month rundown of annual events—highlighting everything from jazz to oysters to dogs that like to leap off docks—can help you plan your perfect itinerary.

At Nihiwatu, a little work to get to the spa is worth the huge payoff.

Can a hotel really rekindle romance? Writer Chris Colin and his wife, Amy, brave a gauntlet of moonlit dinners, rose petals, and beach photo shoots to find out.

Here’s where AFAR staffers have the fondest memories of traveling to soak up the summer sun.

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Your personal guide to island hopping awaits.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

Visit this wide-ranging province for outdoor adventure, historic sites, delicious seafood, and scenic sand dunes, sea caves, and rock towers.

There’s a new reason to head to Lana’i—head’s up, it’s pretty cute.

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

In the rain forests of the Malay archipelago, it’s safest to admire the bugs and beasts from a distance. But sometimes Mother Nature can’t be contained.

From short films that beautifully showcase travel destinations to over-the-top productions that are downright hilarious and entertaining, these airline safety videos enhance the flying experience.