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Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.

Hotels We Love

Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

These are the top places to stay in the City of Light.

September 25, 2025 09:02 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Aberdeenshire, Scotland - July 27, 2012: The Balmoral castle, summer residence of the British Royal Family.

History + Culture

The Queen’s Beloved Scotland

In the Scottish Highlands, Queen Elizabeth II could just be Lilibet, walking her dogs and breathing the air of (relative) normalcy.

September 19, 2022 04:36 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Waterfront dining at Parisol Beach Club Grill at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A large wrap around bar is set up next to dining tables. Natural woods, materials and colors are used in the design of the space.

Food + Drink

How This Resort Is Redefining Dining in the Caribbean

Authentic flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and diverse dining options make Sandals Resorts a top choice for food-loving travelers.

Sponsored by Sandals Resorts

a big blue sky with white clouds over a landscape of green prairie grass and a river at Valles Caldera National Preserve New Mexico

National Parks

Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks

Get nature, art, history—and three national park sites—in one easy weekend getaway.

August 16, 2024 09:25 AM

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Billie Cohen

Person in the foreground pulling a ship on ice

Cruise

Women Were Once Banned From Antarctica. Now They’re Shaping Travel on the Continent

The U.S. Navy did not lift its ban on the transportation of women to Antarctica until 1969.

March 3, 2025 09:00 AM

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Nicole Edenedo

Air Travel News

These Two Cities Are Among Europe’s Most Exciting for 2026—and JetBlue Just Added New Flights There

The carrier has been gradually expanding its international flight roster in recent years, and will offer service to seven destinations across the pond in 2026.

December 15, 2025 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

This Park Suite King Deluxe Room at the Park Hyatt Marrakech has large wood paneling behind a large bed and an outdoor patio with a daybed.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your World of Hyatt Points For an Epic Vacation in 2024

Spend those hard-earned World of Hyatt hotel points on a chic retreat in the French Riviera, a wellness getaway in Arizona, an urban oasis in Tokyo, and more.

April 30, 2024 09:14 AM

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Chris Dong

Longreads

50 Years After Picasso’s Death, I Retraced His Life in Europe. Here’s What I Found

Málaga, Barcelona, Paris, Antibes, Mougins—visiting all the places that shaped Picasso’s art and soul.

August 8, 2023 06:12 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Natural Wonders

6 of Argentina’s Most Iconic Immersive Experiences

From whales and waterfalls to soccer and wine, let these definitive adventures help you plan an authentic, exhilarating trip to Argentina.

Sponsored by Visit Argentina

Whether your ideal Hawaiian vacation means time sunning, hiking, or snorkeling, there’s an island for you.

Islands

The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers

Escape the cold with a visit to one or more postcard-perfect Hawaiian islands—plus, how to give back while you’re there.

December 19, 2025 12:59 PM

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Amanda Castleman

Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip

Road Trips

This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns

Who doesn’t love artistic havens, high-altitude wines, and a remote national park?

September 29, 2023 11:40 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

See Mexico City Through the Eyes of Joyful Skeletons on Dia de Muertos

History + Culture

A Photo Essay of The Dia de Muertos Celebrations in Mexico City

AFAR Ambassador Rachel Rudwall recently explored vibrant, joyful Mexico City, capturing the country’s most lively cultural tradition

Sponsored by Visit Mexico

Travel for Good

A Competition to Protect the Environment—Through Storytelling

Congratulations to the organizations that won the Sustainability Storytelling Competition, and watch for their videos coming soon.

December 9, 2022 10:08 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Cities We Love

When to Travel in Ireland for the Best Possible Trip

Enjoy Ireland at specific times of year for the best road trips, boat trips, stargazing, culinary adventures, and more.

January 31, 2025 02:59 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

A Hotel Has Opened at Versailles—and It’s Everything You Could Hope For

Hotels

There’s a Luxury Hotel on the Grounds of Versailles—and There Are Still Rooms Available During the Olympics

Live out your Marie Antoinette dreams with an overnight stay in the ornate 17th-century palace.

April 25, 2024 03:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

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