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After hours, explore Middle-earth, indulge in first-class coffee and wine, and hike among fjords and glaciers. Here’s what to know about New Zealand’s new plan to make it easier for digital nomads to stay long-term.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

The top hotels in Thailand offer picturesque beaches, meaningful cultural encounters, delicious food, and eye-catching design.

More hotels than ever are offering villa rentals that pair ultra-private experiences with resort-style amenities.

The vacation rental platform has introduced experiences and services like spa treatments, private chef dinners, and painting lessons, bringing its product closer to the offerings available at full-service hotels and resorts.

Nîmes is a sultry city of lived-in historical monuments and avant-garde architecture. Here’s a quick guide to exploring the “French Rome.”

From sipping warm coffee on a misty mountaintop to experiencing top-tier gastronomy and culture, let this AFAR-designed trip inspire your next adventure on the island.

From a Navajo-guided tour of Monument Valley to a Cajun and Creole cooking lesson, Intrepid Travel’s new offerings help you get to know local culture and support independent businesses for rewarding journeys that make a difference.

Airbnb has launched a new category called “Icons” for its most over-the-top stays and experiences (Prince’s “Purple Rain” house, anyone?). It also added a new feature to make booking group trips easier.

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.

Close to a year after the world’s largest rhino translocation took place, near-threatened white rhinos are in good health and having calves in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park. Plus: Retreats in Africa that offer the chance to see—and support—rhinos during your stay.

This trail of lakefront beaches, dusty prairies, and Old West artifacts is a low-key adventure full of simple pleasures.

Step away from the cruise port and explore these fascinating islands more intimately.

The 12-month pilot program would require travelers from countries with high visa-overstay rates to post refundable bonds.

These nine beaches stand out for both natural beauty and distinct character.