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Art + Architecture

Exploring Tokyo’s Art Scene with Curator Mami Kataoka

An art world insider sheds some light on how Tokyo is evolving as a cultural hub and what she loves about her hometown.

September 29, 2017 09:21 AM

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World of Hyatt

Art + Architecture

8 Unmissable All-Night Art Festivals Across the World

From Texas to Taiwan, these cities are hosting Nuit Blanche events and pulling art all-nighters.

September 5, 2018 12:46 PM

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Allison Montroy

Hotels

How to Master the Art of the Minibreak

Relax, reset, and recharge at the following hotels—each is ideal for a (long) weekend escape.

June 14, 2017 07:03 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

Paris Mayor Denounces Fine for Appointing Too Many Women to Top Positions

The Civil Service Ministry fined Paris City Hall for breaching a law requiring a minimum of 40 percent of appointments for each gender.

December 16, 2020 12:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

There’s a Less Obnoxious Way to Recline Your Airplane Seat

As personal space on airplanes dwindles, the right to recline your seat is being called into question. Two AFAR editors hashed it out to find a solution to the issue.

February 19, 2020 03:46 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Epic Trips

How One Traveler Made His Dream of Biking the Tour de France Come True

A San Francisco–based traveler flew his wheels to France and fulfilled his racing fantasy.

June 28, 2017 11:35 AM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Restaurants + Cafés

Could Hawaii’s Traditional Culinary Practices Help Save the Planet?

Culinary pioneer Peter Merriman talks the traditional—and slightly controversial—food trend that began on the islands and took the world by storm.

August 10, 2017 07:45 PM

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Sarah Buder

Head Off The Beaten Path in the San Francisco Bay Area

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Visit the South Bay of San Francisco

Make your way to the South Bay, baes.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Visit California

National Parks

One of the Nation’s Most Popular National Parks Gets a New Visitor Center

It’s set to open in late February.

February 24, 2017 08:28 PM

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Matt Villano

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet the Natural Wine Rebels Transforming France’s Loire Valley

It may seem like nothing changes in the Loire Valley, where the grand châteaux and rolling vineyards have existed for centuries. But beneath that tranquility, a wine revolution is growing.

December 9, 2019 12:24 PM

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Emma John

Hotels

4 Apps Changing the Way You Stay

These concepts are altering the guest experience as we know it.

July 14, 2016 07:32 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

Beaches

Alternative Ways to See the Best of Costa Rica

Many of the most famous spots in the world’s first and most aggressively marketed eco destination are showing signs of wear and tear. Here’s where to go instead.

March 25, 2016 01:19 PM

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Karen Catchpole

Outdoor Adventure

The Nicaraguan Islands You’ll Never Want to Leave

On the verge of development, Las Isletas de Granada, Lake Nicaragua’s tranquil archipelago, has a get-here-before-the-rest-of-the-world-does feel.

June 12, 2017 06:30 PM

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Anna Vodicka

Epic Trips

A Vacation Home For Your Entourage

The Encore Resort at Reunion in Orlando, Florida has houses with anywhere from 3 to 13 bedrooms. Here’s a look inside one of their largest homes

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