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A new designation will help conservationists, and travelers, better support the world’s largest terrestrial mammals.

U.S. travelers hopping the pond won’t need to worry about the new rules for entry until next year.

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

A country-by-country guide to which islands are welcoming back international travelers—plus the new rules that aim to keep both visitors and locals safe from COVID-19.

As the women-led protests in Iran continue to escalate, Negin Farsad—who grew up in the U.S., but spent years visiting her extended family in Tehran—reflects on the oppression she’s witnessed.

We still don’t know if big ship cruises from U.S. ports will be able to sail this summer. Cruise lines are fed up with waiting.

Marseille mixes Mediterranean beach coves and urban street art.

After being banned from sailing in the U.S. since March 2020, the first large ocean ships have been given the green light by the CDC to start sailing again.

Poolside plane-spotting starts May 15 and will go year-round.

A new electronic entry system will be implemented across Schengen borders starting on April 10. That will be followed by the ETIAS travel authorization requirement later in 2026. Here’s what travelers need to know.

The introduction of new ETIAS entry rules for foreign travelers heading to Europe has been pushed back yet again.

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

With TSA agents calling out of work as the partial shutdown drags on and airport security lines lengthening, immigration agents were sent in to fill the gap on Monday. Travel industry observers aren’t convinced this is the fix that was needed.

With all of the rules and regulations, figuring out where Americans can travel at the moment is no easy task—so we’ve done the work for you. Here are the countries that are open to U.S. travelers right now.

These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.