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With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.

Fewer crowds, slower days, and plenty of space to reconnect on the Brunswick Islands

During the celestial event next December 14, Chile and Argentina will be in the path of totality, and these are the trips you should take to experience it best.

From Michelin-starred dining to stylish spas and beyond, here are some of the best new attractions throughout beloved areas of the Golden State.

If health is the new wealth, then Blue Zones travel offers one of the most immersive get-rich-quick schemes on Earth. Afar takes a closer look at a program at Andaz Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo.

In the overlooked Cévennes region, a three-day route connects bike or e-bike trails with a train ride.

This central California region’s idyllic coastlines, fine dining scene, and world-class vineyards make for a relaxing getaway.

Go ahead, hug a tree. And celebrate them, hike among them, and plant lots, lots more of them.

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

After a careful two-year renovation, the historic Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa is stepping into a new era of wellness shaped by the surrounding Black Forest.

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

Gilded Age mansions, beachfront resorts, and stylish boutiques offer plenty of places to experience Southern hospitality in Charleston.

Announcing a location on social media can be harmful to flora, fauna, and fellow travelers. Is there a responsible way to spotlight our whereabouts in nature?

For some autumnal adventure of the colorful kind, head to these places across the United States.