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From a music-loving sommelier to a veritable professor of local food history, learn about the innovators making Charleston a dining tour de force—and start planning a vacation filled with incredible eats.

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.

From forest bathing and sunbathing to reflective moments and reflections on placid mountain lakes, nature in the Nordics offers opportunities for mindfulness and self care.

The much-hyped park project will feature numerous trails, a two-acre nature play area for kids, and a pedestrian link to the waterfront for the first time in 80 years.

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.

Pair an island with an inlet town for a beach-to-bay, approved-by-locals week on the Carolina coast.

At Sandals, every stay is designed to connect guests with the islands, from immersive dining experiences to locally inspired architecture and activities.

When the sun, moon, and Earth align in October for an annular solar eclipse, skywatchers can head to a handful of U.S. national parks for the best views.

We listened to the call.

Get your camera ready, because you won’t want to forget these postcard-worthy places.

Discover the secluded charms of The Sister Islands: Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

A first look at Samaritaine, which after being closed for 16 years is welcoming back shoppers once again—but this time foodies, champagne sippers, and hotel and spa guests are invited, too.

The traveling public has been rocked by a series of airline accidents in 2025, raising alarms about commercial aviation safety. But are fears of flying justified? We asked aviation experts for their take on the situation.

On a volunteer outing with Maui Cultural Lands, travelers can explore the island’s rich archaeological history—and help restore precious lands.

Less stringent visa policies and a flurry of new hotels are strong incentives for U.S. travelers to visit the country. Here’s what to know.