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Don’t let the city overwhelm you—use this local-created guide to find the best neighborhoods, shops, and food.

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry found a creative way to adapt to the pandemic: It embraced the outdoors.

Highland Base Kerlingarfjöll is making Iceland’s central highlands an all-seasons destination for those adventurous enough to make the trek.

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

The French capital is filled with stylish hotels that are big on personality—and easy on the bank account.

Skip the crowds and concerns of flying commercial and take a private jet to the luxurious island properties instead.

Enhance your next visit to Toronto with an outing beyond the city limits.

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

Huntington Beach has evolved from a sleepy surf town into a hopping vacation hub. A born-and-bred AFAR editor offers tips on the best beaches, how to avoid the crowds, and where to get a taste of local favorites old and new.

The Healdsburg property is a worthwhile addition to any wine country itinerary.

From two long-awaited riverboats in Colombia, to a new Ritz-Carlton mega-yacht and reborn ships that will sail the Great Lakes, these are the cruise ship launches we’re most excited about in 2025.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

Whether you’re craving winter sun or a snowy wonderland, these spots are ideal for a short break.