AFAR Search

Stay Here Next

I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch

At Driftwood Ranch Resort in the Catskills, Western-style charm pairs with mountain air and outdoor adventures.

September 1, 2025 11:53 AM

·

Susan Portnoy

left: exterior of Mount Vernon with visitors wandering the grounds; right: a dining room at Mount Vernon. the walls are bright-green and the furniture is from the home's original era

America 250

America 250 Celebrations in the South: Tall Ships, Immigrant Stories, and “The Sounds of Change”

As the nation turns 250, Southern states are commemorating both the birth of American democracy and the diverse communities that continue to shape its future.

December 3, 2025 06:03 AM

·

Ashlea Halpern

A white wooden building with green roof and two porches on which sit blue and white striped umbrellas

Hotels

Where to Stay in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, New York, in 2025

11 snug boutique hotels for a weekend escape from the concrete jungle

May 29, 2025 03:02 PM

·

Sophie Friedman

Graz’s iconic clock tower hovers above the city, where from high above the past blends into the contemporary.

Food + Drink

Love Food? Here’s Why Graz Should Top Your List

From local truffles to pumpkin seed oil, here’s what to experience in Austria’s culinary capital.

Sponsored by Austria Tourism

Overhead view of the bay in Nice, France, with building with orange-tiled roofs all around

Where to Travel Next

This French Summer Classic Is a Year-Round Destination With More Than 300 Days of Sunshine

Even in winter, the sun-soaked Côte d’Azur beckons with plenty of cultural sites.

November 25, 2025 02:21 AM

·

Mary Winston Nicklin

Mask mandates may have faded, but some travelers still opt to wear face coverings while navigating busy airports.

Air Travel News

Why Aren’t We Wearing Masks Anymore When We Travel?

`Tis the season for the common cold—and one of the worst flu seasons— yet most travelers are going maskless at airports and during flights.

January 8, 2026 04:24 PM

·

Stacey Lastoe

Outdoor Adventure

On Your Next Trip to NYC, Scale a Skyscraper—for Fun!

Would you try the world’s highest open-air building ascent? We tested out City Climb and are here to tell the tale.

November 18, 2021 03:07 PM

·

Hillary Richard

A view of peaked mountains with a small amount of snow in Puerto Williams, Chile, with the Beagle Channel in the foreground

Cruise News

A New Hotel Is Coming to the Southern Tip of the World—to Make Antarctica Travel Easier

Luxury cruise line Silversea is building its own hotel to better accommodate polar journeys.

October 3, 2024 06:29 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Taking in the views of the city by boat is one of the best ways to get a sense of the scale of Chicago's architecture.

Art + Culture

Chicago Is Known for Its Incredible Architecture—Here’s How to See It

In a city teeming with staggering architecture, it’s worthwhile to take more than a cursory look around.

October 24, 2022 01:59 PM

·

Nina Kokotas Hahn

The glass skyscraper where the St. Regis Chicago resides was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.

Stay Here Next

The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels

The St. Regis Chicago is big on indulgence—but tucked in a corner most tourists never reach.

May 28, 2025 10:10 AM

·

Heidi Mitchell

British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy is known for his larger than life pieces that demonstrate the beauty—and power—of nature.

Art + Culture

Rock Walls as Art? Why You Need to See These Andy Goldsworthy Pieces Around the U.S.

To appreciate Andy Goldsworthy’s art, you need to experience it in person.

September 2, 2022 11:40 AM

·

Pat Tompkins

Longreads

The Mayor of the Corner Has Seen It All

When it opened in 2012, the Wythe was Williamsburg’s first boutique hotel. Head porter Guy St. Elien has been there since the beginning.

June 26, 2025 11:33 AM

·

Katherine LaGrave

Tour the Country by Train for $399 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass

Trains

Tour the Country by Train for $299 With Amtrak’s USA Rail Pass

The American version of the Eurail Pass is currently $200 off the regular price.

January 10, 2023 12:22 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Where to Travel Next

12 Charming Small Towns in Mexico to Visit for a Trip Without the Crowds

Mexico’s government has a list of small towns it considers the most magical in the country.

March 28, 2025 02:04 PM

·

Meagan Drillinger

What’s New In...

This Artsy City in Switzerland Will Host Eurovision in 2025—Here’s Why It Should Top Your Travel Wishlist

New developments make Switzerland’s third-largest city a place worth visiting right now.

February 10, 2025 12:29 PM

·

Adam H. Graham

Search results for