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Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

Following a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, here’s a look at how communities throughout the region—and the neighboring Thailand—have been affected, how travel there has changed, and what travelers can do to support those hit hardest.

The Seven New Wonders of the World created some controversy when they were announced, but they—and the last remaining original Wonder—are still worth a visit, if you know how.

Plan a long weekend of natural wine bars, Gulf Coast sunsets, and airboat rides through one of America’s wildest landscapes.

Get to know the American South on these top road trips. We’ve got one for every state, spotlighting Gulf Coast beaches and bayous to Civil Rights landmarks, mountain drives, music trails, and unforgettable food stops.

New river cruises in India along the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Hooghly rivers focus on wildlife encounters, centuries-old history, and life along the banks.

Do as the Germans once did in this enchanting part of the country, where you can step back in time at old homes, historic sites, and more.

Want a better beach trip? Go when everyone else isn’t. These destinations shine in the shoulder season.

Get your adrenaline pumping on fitness-focused vacations.

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

Encounter sea turtles, paddle through mangrove mazes, and snorkel in a marine sanctuary on Marathon.

From indie rock to Afrobeats, the biggest music festivals around the world are back, just in time for summer.

French Polynesia encompasses 118 islands and atolls scattered across five different archipelagoes. Here are five to consider for your first or next trip.

See theater, music, dance, comedy, and more in this artistic hub of North Carolina.