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Traveling alone? More hotels are helping solo travelers make connections, stay safe, and have big adventures.

Richard Branson said he didn’t like cruises. So, he developed a cruise line for people like him. Did he succeed?

There are a number of nonprofits and other organizations that need your help.

Whether it’s sailing around Norway’s fjords or taking a family-friendly cruise in Italy, Europe cruising is returning with ample options for those who craving a turn at sea.

Not that you need extra inspiration to go to Italy, but in case you do, here are 14 titles to give you the extra push toward la bella vita.

Skip Phuket’s crowds for tranquil Koh Yao Noi, get intentionally lost in Bangkok’s alleyways, and savor northern curries at night markets in Nan province.

One of the secrets to Finnish happiness? Getting used to the discomfort—and subsequent joy—of cold plunging.

These guides will get you as safely (and ethically) close to a bear as possible.

Broadcast as “straight-friendly,” Freddie’s Beach Bar has long provided safe refuge in the D.C. area.

A first look at the inaugural voyage of the “Seabourn Pursuit,” which set out to redress some of the historical neglect of Indigenous voices in the Kimberley.

Embracing “slow adventure” among the lakes and mountains of Eastern Hokkaido.

The Holland America Line sailing will visit the Caribbean, South America, Antarctica, Easter Island, French Polynesia, Oceania, Southeast Asia, Egypt, the Mediterranean, and northern Europe.

This island of Japan is best experienced through its verdant mountains, active volcanoes, thermal waterfalls, and thousands of bubbling hot springs.

Ditch the crowds at the beach and venture into Puerto Rico’s remote central mountain region to find waterfalls, hidden lakes, and plenty of peace and quiet.

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.