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AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

The United States is back in the Henley Passport Index’s global top 10—kind of.

For adventure travelers looking for the next new destination to push themselves past their comfort zones, Saudi offers a host of adrenaline-inducing activities in jaw-dropping, historical settings.

From a reimagined safari camp to an art-filled Canadian outpost, these 10 hotels get high marks for their innovative architecture and purposeful design.

Housing more than 100,000 ancient treasures—including 5,000 items from King Tut’s tomb newly on display—the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opened on November 1.

As the death toll climbs into the thousands, concerns mount and hearts break the world over. Here’s what to know about the current situation as aftershocks continue and aid groups race in to provide support.

Find mindfulness, sleep retreats, and much more in the Middle East.

A 2025 index ranks countries based on how safe and welcoming they are for the queer community, accounting for civil- and human-rights protections and antidiscrimination laws.

More than 1,200 places are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here are some of our favorites.

From art nouveau wonders to Frank Gehry masterpieces, embark on a journey of discovery through these destinations on expert-guided tours.

These new cookbooks—including a guide to the nuanced cuisines of Hawai‘i and several memoir-slash-recipe guides—are the next best thing to hitting the road.

The “MSC World Europa” runs on greener, alternative fuel. The mega-ship also features a hydroponic garden restaurant and a brewery where beers are made with desalinated water. Here’s a first look.

Oman is home to dozens of “wadis,” rocky river gorges with impossibly blue swimming holes. Here’s a guide to visiting them safely.

The renowned Smithsonian Institution is infusing Ponant sailings with high-quality educational programming and exclusive access to notable historical and cultural sites.

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.