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A good travel advisor can be the key to a memorable trip, handling logistics, access, and on-the-ground support. Here’s how to find and use the best of the best.

A history of luxury hotel ratings systems—and how the “seven-star” hotel was born.

Where will 2022 take you? Below, you’ll find 39 destinations—from Abu Dhabi to Alberta, Canada—where your visit will really count. Locals tell us what’s new, exciting, and worth the trip in the coming year.

The Noto villa that Daphne and Harper visited is open for bookings.

Some national forests are jaw-dropping and mistakenly overlooked.

Sure, the beaches and views are great. But these islands excel with sustainable innovation, rich local traditions, and unique accommodations.

AFAR got a sneak peek inside New York’s first Chase-branded airport lounge. Here’s how you can access it too.

2021 was good to Denmark’s capital city, ushering in new hotels, urban farms, and even a floating sauna. The best part? 2022 is looking even better.

From hotel upgrades to first-class bullet train rides and multicourse meals, now is the time for U.S. travelers to splurge in Japan, while the yen is the weakest it has been in more than three decades.

As cruise lines plot new itineraries, here are some of the more under-the-radar places to visit by sea this year—from the Alaskan wilderness to Tanzania’s Spice Islands and Toba, Japan.

From a minimalist sanctuary in Zurich to a modernist retreat nestled in the Alps, check into these inspiring properties during your next visit to what’s known as the Playground of Europe.

Sail with Paul Gauguin Cruises aboard their intimate ship for a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with culture and adventure in the Islands of Tahiti.

A host of new hotels, restaurants, and bars make us crave an escape to the Holy City.

See optical illusions, sculptured gardens, and boundary-pushing art from Paris to the Loire Valley.

You don’t have to travel far to slow down and savor the scenic beauty and delicious cuisine of this lush Portuguese archipelago.