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Have you been waiting for the right moment to book an international trip? These destinations deliver more for your money right now.

AFAR’s SEO manager Jessie Beck booked a vacation to Japan and South Korea well before the COVID-19 outbreak began taking over international headlines. When she got on the ground, things were changing—quickly.

These six destinations are some of Asia’s most exciting places as of late.

Arriving early encouraged.

Whether you’re hunting for rare Italian truffles or meeting Japan’s legendary pearl divers, these five adventures prove that the most memorable journeys often happen far from the well-trodden path.

Designed by esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the 213-room hotel in Kyoto is available to book for stays beginning April 16, 2020.

After a 19-month renovation of hotel, a former Park Hyatt Tokyo sommelier returns to find that, more than 30 years after its debut, it retains its spacious rooms, disciplined design, and citywide following.

From one of Europe’s last wild places to a verdant island in Japan, a grand German castle complex to imperial palaces in China, these striking UNESCO sites could inspire your next journey abroad.

Everything you need to know about getting your cherry blossom fix in Washington, D.C., including where to go and stay.

Waterfalls, national parks, and UNESCO-listed shrines and temples. Need we say more?

From California to Spain, enjoy snow in the morning and ocean waves in the afternoon.

From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.

Skiers and snowboarders flock to this Japanese winter wonderland for its piles of snow, but there are plenty of other reasons to visit the northernmost island prefecture—here’s how to spend your trip there whether you’re hitting the slopes or not.

World-class slopes, notable architecture, and cozy après scenes make these new ski hotels worthy of a wintertime escape.

Keiko Kuroshima is one of just three soy sauce sommeliers in Japan.