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Recalling her first trip to Africa, a Black journalist reflects on missed opportunities—and a legacy she’s finally ready to explore.

Australian wine is as diverse and expansive as the country itself. Make its massiveness manageable with a wine-focused itinerary that hones in on some of the country’s most delightful, human-scale wine hubs.

The poppy fields in Lake Elsinore, California, reopened on Monday morning after authorities shut off access to the bloom when a massive crowd descended upon the town this weekend.

The Bureau of Land Management is considering increasing daily visitor limits from 20 people to 96 people per day at The Wave, a popular rock formation near the Utah-Arizona border.

For the fourth annual AFAR Travelers’ Awards, readers cast more than 200,000 votes for their favorite hotels, cruise lines, and—for the first time—airlines. Here we present the winners of the Hospitality Group.

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

There’s no bad time of year to visit a national park, but these spots are truly at their best in the springtime.

The world’s best beach resorts put cultural and environmental preservation front and center.

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

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This legislation, which is expected to pass in the House and be signed into law by the president, will protect 1.3 million acres of wilderness, expand several national parks, and establish five national monuments.

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

AFAR and the Travel Siblings joined forces at The Bridal Council’s “We Said Yes” event to help couples with their travel planning.

Owner Mike Freed on why his hotel is one of the best in the world, how it has pioneered luxury sustainability, and his favorite room.