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Gaudalajara Jalisco, Mexico Feb 23 2024 Historic center with water flowing from the fountain and the Hospicio Cabañas in the background, as tourists enjoy the sunny day of holiday

4 Days In

Spend a Long Weekend in This City for Gothic Catacombs, Mexican Ballet, and the Best Emerging Food in Mexico

As a host city of the World Cup, Guadalajara is ready to fiesta this summer.

April 14, 2026 04:16 PM

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Daniela Castillo Gómez

Le Dune Piscinas is located on Sardinia's Costa Verde.

Stay Here Next

What It’s Like to Spend the Night Amid Europe’s Tallest Sand Dunes

Serene and secluded, Le Dune Piscinas feels a world away from the typical Italian vacation hot spots.

January 22, 2025 09:21 AM

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Jenn Rice

Hotels

Why the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Is the City’s Ultimate Urban Oasis

When a hotel has one of the city’s best restaurants, designer rooms, and an epic pool, you won’t want to leave.

Sponsored by Sagamore Pendry Baltimore

Outdoor Adventure

It’s Year of the Horse: Swim With Horses, Go on Horseback Safari, or Ride to Castles on These Adventures

Saddle up on these equestrian tours around the world.

April 7, 2026 12:54 PM

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Francesca Krempa

Where to Travel Next

5 Charming Villages in the South of France

Leave behind the famous cities of the French Riviera to discover these lesser-known gems.

April 9, 2024 07:53 AM

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Chloe Braithwaite

These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.

From the Editor

Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years

In honor of our 15th anniversary, our editorial team rounded up a few of our favorite features we’ve run over the years.

September 9, 2024 04:33 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Orient Express Venezia lounge area with blue couches, chandeliers, and white columns

Hotel News + Openings

A 15th-Century Palazzo in Venice Is Now a Hotel from the Historic Orient Express Brand

The historic Orient Express train company’s second hotel transforms a 15th-century residence into a 47-room retreat.

March 30, 2026 06:05 PM

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Laura Rysman

Hotels

How This Historic Hotel Makes a Charleston Getaway Even More Fabulous

Southern charm meets modern style at this storied hotel—an authentic way to travel deeper in the Holy City.

March 30, 2022 12:46 PM

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Emeline

Cities We Love

No Crowds, Better Deals, and Broadway Shows Galore: Why New York Is the Best in the Winter

Don’t let the snow scare you off.

January 24, 2025 11:30 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

4 Days In

4 Days in Miami: Coastal Horseback Rides, Jazz Under the Stars, and Cuban Coffee Culture

A Miami resident shares go-to spots beyond South Beach, from Little River bistros to a botanical butterfly garden.

January 9, 2026 12:40 PM

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Terry Ward

The first California sailing on American Jazz departs on February 24, though there will be more sailings throughout March, November, and December 2023.

Cruise News

You Can Now Winery Hop in Napa on a River Cruise

The eight-day sailing aboard “American Jazz” from American Cruise Lines starts and ends in San Francisco, with stops in Stockton, Sacramento, and Napa.

February 17, 2023 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.

Spring 2025

I’ve Been to Guangzhou a Dozen Times, but This Last Trip With My Son Changed Me

On a family visit to Guangzhou, China, writer Bonnie Tsui discovers that she, like the city, is ever evolving.

May 6, 2025 12:12 PM

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Bonnie Tsui

An overhead view of Egeskov Castle surrounded by a moat and manicured gardens in Denmark.

History + Culture

How to Go Off the Beaten Path in the Nordics

From folklore and food to landscapes and literature, find adventure and enrichment in the lesser-known regions of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

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