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A bed of microscopic air bubbles to reduce drag, robots sorting through waste—a new generation of cruise ships is bringing sci-fi to life, all with the hopes of charting a greener path through the sea.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, we all have a very personal approach to which experiences we’re more comfortable with and how to minimize risks. Two AFAR staffers share their different takes.

In Austin, Texas, a 168-year-old school has helped foster the city’s strong Deaf community beyond the campus grounds. On a much-needed break, a teacher from Seattle headed south to try to tap into it.

In search of cultural understanding, one wobbly step forward at a time.

Jungle treks by day and cocktail parties at night—it doesn’t get more decadent than traveling in Asia on Belmond’s Eastern and Orient Express.

You may think you know JFK inside and out, but a lot has changed over the course of the pandemic—and more (big) changes are coming.

Traveling alone? More hotels are helping solo travelers make connections, stay safe, and have big adventures.

The Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu. Bellagio in Vegas. Gritti Palace in Venice. Afar talks to Philipp Weghmann, global brand leader of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, about what ties these and other legendary hotels together.

Beers and baked goods made from farm-sourced ingredients, a world-class collection of art galleries, and picturesque views of Samish Bay are a few of the reasons to visit this tiny Pacific Northwest town.

From San Francisco to San Diego, there’s a stretch of coast for you.

Located in Baja California Peninsula, the Great Murals are the oldest cave paintings in the Americas—but they are incredibly hard to access.

Almost a century since it was born, this iconic hotel continues to wow guests with its Frank Lloyd Wright heritage, 22,000-square-foot spa, and world-class amenities.

A guide on how to apply lessons from travel to daily life.

Book outside peak periods to experience a more relaxed and intimate kind of travel.

The Columbia River Gorge is Portland’s favorite playground, thanks to mossy trails, cherry blossoms, and fresh seafood.