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A historic snowpack means some of California’s ski resorts will be open much later this year, but the sheer volume of snow in the western U.S. also presents numerous challenges. Here’s what to know before you go.

Some of the best memories and connections are forged when we travel as a family. These are our top picks for places to go when we’re traveling with everyone from tiny tots and teens to a multigenerational group that spans many ages and stages.

With a sexy new Japanese whisky bar and an extended summer season, the Alpina Gstaad remains a standard bearer in the Swiss Alps for design lovers and après aficionados.

This resort on Mexico’s Pacific Coast just became a certified B Corporation for its environmentally and socially responsible hospitality.

Once upon a time, writer Roxane Gay and her wife, the illustrator Debbie Millman, set sail to Antarctica. Here, they each tell the tale—well, their version of it.

A wheelchaired perspective of Frida’s Casa Azul, where home, hurt, and history intersect.

At tasting rooms across Napa Valley, galleries let visitors wander with a glass of wine, and picnicking is not only allowed in sculpture gardens—it’s encouraged.

From Santa Barbara to San Diego, we’ve narrowed down hundreds of miles to 10 magnificent beaches for your next sunny getaway.

One AFAR editor retraces the steps of a college spring break trip with the help of local guides, a celebrity chef, and a few new friends.

In 2020, bushfires burned more than half of Australia’s natural wonder. Thankfully, the flora and fauna have begun to return—as have the visitors.

Most travelers avoid Thailand when the weather gets wet. But what if rainy season is actually the perfect time to visit?

Enjoy outdoor adventure, dazzling wildlife and gardens, and a glimpse into the history of Cayman democracy.

From the Shire to Rivendell to the Misty Mountains, many locations in “The Lord of the Rings” were inspired by real landscapes.

The ideal day in this California city is surprisingly affordable.

The capital of the Lone Star State knows how to have a good time.