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Hiking + Cycling

14 Epic Hikes in the U.S.—From California’s Lost Coast to a Northeast Trek Longer Than the Appalachian Trail

With trails ranging from six miles to 4,800, here are some of the most incredible hikes the U.S. has on offer.

October 15, 2025 09:45 AM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Books

Another Anthony Bourdain Book Is on the Way

The oral biography, with recollections from people who knew Bourdain best, will be published in October 2021.

May 20, 2021 03:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat the Best of Tokyo Without Leaving New York City

A new restaurant from Tokyo’s yakitori master recently opened on the Lower East Side.

January 13, 2020 12:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Hotels

10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Aerial view of Messina Sicily showing the harbor, the town and mountains in the distance

Trains

The World’s Longest Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy (and Some People Aren’t Happy About It)

If built, the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world would connect mainland Italy with Sicily. But it comes with risks—and controversy.

October 10, 2025 03:34 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

collage of two photos. one shows a British Airways airplane in flight against a blue sky. the other shows a close-up of a person in a grey sweatshirt wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard which is green with a pattern of yellow sunflowers on it

Accessible Travel

5 Services That Help Neurodivergent Travelers Travel Confidently

Travel is getting easier—and more enjoyable—for people with autism, thanks to a growing list of support programs and certifications.

April 4, 2025 01:54 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

A suite at the Corinthia Rome with beige carpeting and walls and a white sofa

Hotel News + Openings

A Former Bank in Rome Is Now Home to the City’s Newest Luxury Hotel

The newly opened Corinthia Rome debuts in the former Bank of Italy building with a restaurant by prominent Milan chef Carlo Cracco and a spa in the old vault.

March 12, 2026 03:33 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Philadelphia This Summer

Philly shakes off the pandemic blues this summer with a lively mix of American history, music, art, and new flavors.

July 9, 2021 02:13 PM

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Julia M. Klein

Food + Drink

What It Means to Eat Ethically on Trips

At home, it can be easy to eat responsibly—but travel can often be ground zero for ignoring our environmental impact.

July 22, 2022 10:02 AM

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Kayla Stewart

One&Only Moonlight Basin opened in Montana in Big Sky, Montana, in November 2025.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in Montana Is One of the Year’s Most Exciting Hotel Openings—We Checked In

At One&Only’s new Big Sky resort in Montana, design-forward cabins, heated gondolas, and private hot tubs promise alpine luxury in the wilderness. We stayed to see how it delivers.

February 12, 2026 01:38 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Air Travel News

Hey, L.A., JetBlue Wants to Deliver Your Pizza—From New York

The airline is about to fly a thousand thin-crust pies from JFK to LAX. Here’s how to get one delivered to your door.

May 7, 2018 03:45 PM

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Matthew Phenix

AFAR Approved

Bombas Are (Really) the Best Compression Socks for Travel—and They’re 25 Percent off Right Now

You should always wear compression socks when you fly.

November 10, 2023 01:03 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Aerial view of a commercial airplane parked at an airport gate with a bridge/walkway attached to the aircraft

Air Travel News

Don’t Want to Be Delayed? These Are the World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports, According to New Data

A recent report details which of the world’s airlines and airports see the highest rates of on-time arrivals and departures.

January 14, 2025 12:33 PM

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Bailey Berg

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Road Trips

7 Coastal U.S. Road Trips With Incredible Views

Skip the views of seemingly endless interstate for an inspiring expanse of blue.

June 17, 2025 01:52 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

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