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Braille signage featured on an overhead compartment in a United plane

Air Travel News

United Just Became the First U.S. Carrier to Add This Helpful Signage in Its Airplanes

The airline will add Braille to designate seating and bathrooms across its fleet.

July 31, 2023 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tips + Etiquette

7 European Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Further

U.S. currency may be struggling against the euro, but these destinations still offer reasonably priced hotel suites, ballets, and Michelin-recommended meals.

May 22, 2026 12:13 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Travel for Good

The Opportunity to Save Our Oceans Is Fast Disappearing, Warns Sylvia Earle

The renowned oceanographer wants humanity to look below the surface.

June 2, 2022 02:36 PM

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Susan Portnoy

The 8 Multi-Function Beauty Products We Can’t Travel Without

Packing Tips + Gear

The 9 Multi-Functional Beauty Products We Can’t Travel Without

How to look your best while traveling—with only a few beauty products.

August 2, 2024 08:26 AM

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Danielle Walsh

aerial view of Naples Florida with a strip of white sand on turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico next to urban buildings and trees

4 Days In

Not Miami, Not Orlando—This Is the Florida to Visit Right Now

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

April 23, 2026 12:41 PM

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Mariette Williams

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is the award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Kalaya, an authentic Thai kitchen based out of Fishtown, Philadelphia.

Spring 2024

This East Coast City Is Bursting With Creative Energy Right Now

Four Philadelphia tastemakers, across its restaurant, hospitality, and arts scenes, explain why the city is worth a visit today.

May 7, 2024 02:08 PM

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Joseph Hernandez

Cities We Love

A Road Trip Through North Carolina’s Reinvented Core

The cities of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte are innovating a cool future through art, food, and a celebration of the past.

February 22, 2022 01:09 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Trains

12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations

With their historical significance and elaborate architecture and design, these handsome buildings are destinations in themselves.

February 12, 2026 10:53 AM

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Chris Ciolli

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

19 Essential Wineries and Tasting Rooms to Visit in Napa Valley

Large scenic estates. Intimate tasting rooms in downtown Napa. There’s a tasting for every taste in this famous California wine region.

July 28, 2023 01:17 PM

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Jessie Beck

Summer 2024

New Orleans Is Ready to Tell a Different Story

Writer Santi Elijah Holley heads to New Orleans to explore how the city’s latest offerings help tell a different, more inclusive story.

September 24, 2024 08:07 AM

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Santi Elijah Holley

The Sweetest U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Fall

Where to Go in Fall

Fall Is the Ideal Time to Visit These 8 Charming Small Towns in the U.S.

From Alaska to Arkansas, here’s where to go for perfect fall vibes.

August 1, 2025 03:28 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

A hand holds up a miniature ceramic house.

Air Travel News

How a Miniature House Became the Most Coveted Souvenir in Aviation

Every year, KLM releases a new miniature Delftware house that’s a replica of a historical building. Here’s the backstory on these beloved mementos.

October 10, 2024 02:34 AM

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Blane Bachelor

Sunrise over colored trees at Shenandoah National Park

Natural Wonders

Charming Small Towns, National Parks, and Road Trips: 18 Beautiful Places to Travel for Fall Foliage

Here’s where to spy those gorgeous hues of gold and vermilion, from New England to northern national parks.

August 25, 2025 04:00 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

The Glacier Express is among the dreamiest ways to travel across Switzerland.

Where to Travel Next

How to Enjoy an Eye-Popping Journey Aboard the Glacier Express

As an AFAR travel expert discovered, a magnificent, best-in-class journey awaits on this legendary train. Here are his tips for doing it right.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings

Ocean Cruises

7 Caribbean Cruises We Love

These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.

October 27, 2023 03:04 PM

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Fran Golden

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