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Winter Sports

Avoid the Lift Lines and Ski Uphill This Season (Yes, Really)

Why uphill skiing is gaining traction at ski resorts in the United States.

December 12, 2018 08:41 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Holiday Travel

Holiday Traditions Around the World That Might Surprise You

From eating KFC in Japan to dancing bears in Romania, discover eight surprising holiday and Christmas traditions from around the world.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Islands

The Best Island in Fiji for Every Kind of Traveler

You’ll find picture-perfect sands, sure, but there’s loads more to explore across Fiji’s numerous islands.

January 31, 2022 03:16 PM

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Chantae Reden

Road Trips

It’s Easier Than You Think to Adventure With an Airstream

Don’t be intimidated—hitting the road with a gorgeous, gleaming Airstream in tow is an unforgettable experience, and one that’s sure to stop traffic (in a good way).

June 25, 2018 08:04 PM

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Maggie Fuller

International Beaches

7 Reasons Why Grenada is the Perfect—and Out of the Ordinary—Holiday Getaway

With island-hopping, farm-to-table cuisine, and myriad opportunities for outdoor recreation, this Caribbean island makes for an ideally exceptional escape this winter.

Sponsored by Pure Grenada

Epic Trips

Turn Your Glacier Adventure Into an Overnight Experience With These Luxurious Stays

Yes, you can sleep next to (or on top of) a glacier. And at these lodges, hotels, and glamping experiences, you can do so sustainably too.

September 20, 2019 08:12 PM

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Julia Eskins

Hotels

Best Fort Lauderdale Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

There will always be swimming pools—but these hotels and resorts in the South Florida city have an extra bit of soul.

February 24, 2021 11:11 AM

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Paul Rubio

A two-bedroom tented pavilion at Camp Sarika at Amangiri

Hotels We Love

Visiting a National Park, but Don’t Want to Rough It? Book a Room at One of These Dreamy Hotels

Why rough it? These hotels put you inside America’s most stunning landscapes without sacrificing creature comforts.

April 23, 2026 04:45 PM

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Bailey Berg

Travel Tales

Inside a Daring Giraffe Rescue in Kenya

Stranded giraffes. Resourceful conservationists. On a trip to Kenya, wildlife photographer Ami Vitale documented their dramatic tale.

June 4, 2021 09:34 AM

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Ami Vitale

Food + Drink

The 14 Best Food Gifts for People Who Travel to Eat

These gift ideas will take your favorite food lover on a culinary journey.

November 4, 2022 04:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

The New Rosewood Hotel Gives a Boost to Hong Kong’s Emerging Arts District

The lavish Rosewood Hong Kong rises high above Victoria Dockside, a new arts district transforming the Tsim Sha Tsui harborfront.

April 23, 2019 02:58 PM

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Kate Appleton

Tips + News

The Five-Star COVID Treatment: How an L.A. Hotel Treats a Pandemic

The greatest luxury during COVID? Not having to worry about feeling safe for an hour.

August 12, 2020 06:09 PM

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Tim Chester

Visitors sit near the Egyptian temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Family Travel

I’d Been a Different Person in New York. So I Took My Kid to Meet Me.

My daughter may never fully know my pre-motherhood self, but a pizza-filled trip to New York gave her a glimpse.

May 12, 2023 11:39 AM

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Courtney E. Martin

Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds

Packing Tips + Gear

Of all the travel products AFAR recommended this year, the most purchased items included luggage, water bottles, and several items for keeping you—and your belongings—safe.

December 21, 2023 07:18 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Keeping the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas Safe During COVID-19

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda—with a number of new rules in place.

October 19, 2020 03:33 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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