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A home is submerged in floodwaters caused by Hurricane Fiona in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. According to authorities three people were inside the home and were reported to have been rescued. (AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas)

Damages due to flooding in Puerto Rico are already being described as catastrophic, as rain continues to fall.

September 19, 2022 02:27 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

A total solar eclipse viewed through some foliage

Astrotourism

The Last-Minute Guide to Traveling for April’s Total Solar Eclipse

Haven’t finalized your solar eclipse plans? We’ve got you covered.

March 19, 2024 03:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

San Francisco, CA - July 1, 2022: Silhouetted passengers line up in preparation to board a United Airlines 777 at San Francisco International Airport.

Air Travel News

Refunds Will Be Required for U.S. Flights Delayed 3 Hours or More Under Proposed New Rule

A refund would also be due if the airline adds a stop to your itinerary.

August 5, 2022 03:25 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Afrique-du-Sud-Chobe-berges-Hippopotame©CroisiEurope.jpg

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways That Exploring Southern Africa by Land and Water Is Better

From river cruises to exclusive jungle lodges, the pioneering river cruise line, CroisiEurope, brings its distinctive approach to an extraordinary part of the world.

Sponsored by CroisiEurope

Sunny day with ruins and Greek columns in the foreground

Accessible Travel

Why Aren’t UNESCO World Heritage Sites More Accessible?

UNESCO World Heritage sites are some of the most popular destinations for travelers. Yet many are inaccessible to disabled travelers, and any alterations to the sites are often resisted.

July 16, 2024 08:53 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Longreads

Asma Khan Won’t Stop Shaking the World

Khan, the first British chef to be featured on “Chef’s Table,” opened the wildly popular Darjeeling Express in 2017. She just closed it—on purpose.

July 12, 2022 10:09 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

History + Culture

“Black Women Travel Podcast” Creates Community for Black Entrepreneurs on the Go

Digital nomad Wanda Duncan is creating a nurturing environment for women just like her.

January 7, 2022 02:36 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Future of Travel

Why a Multi-State Road Trip Is Even Better in an EV

Can you really take a long-distance road trip in an electric vehicle? As it turns out, yes—and it can be even better if you follow some simple rules.

May 3, 2022 01:47 PM

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Weldon Kennedy

Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

Following recent regulations in Rome, Venice, and Cinque Terre, additional Italian destinations are implementing rules aimed at encouraging more responsible travel.

March 12, 2026 06:17 PM

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Jenn Rice

Travel Inspiration

Award-Winning Activist Grace Young’s Guide to Manhattan’s Chinatown

There’s no place on Earth that Grace Young loves more than Manhattan’s Chinatown—here’s her guide to the iconic neighborhood.

September 13, 2022 03:42 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit San Diego This Summer

Fish tacos, craft beers, and endless sunshine, of course. But San Diego has raised its game even more for 2021.

July 8, 2021 06:55 PM

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Tim Chester

Islands

6 Unmissable Things to Do in Barbados

Small but mighty, this Caribbean island has activities to occupy any sort of traveler.

April 24, 2023 03:35 PM

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Staff

A smattering of people walking through the terminal at LaGuardia Airport

Air Travel News

New York’s LaGuardia Airport Briefly Shut Down Following Air Canada Crash—Here’s the Latest

Two pilots were killed and dozens of passengers injured when an Air Canada regional jet collided with an airport fire truck on the runway at LaGuardia Airport. This is what we know so far.

March 23, 2026 06:42 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Small Ship Cruises

AFAR’s Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio Will Be Godmother to the New Azamara Pursuit

Ahead of its inaugural voyage this August, AFAR EVP and chief revenue officer Ellen Asmodeo-Giglio has been named one of two godmothers of the new Azamara Pursuit.

June 15, 2018 08:00 PM

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Staff

Left: Ursa; right: Sunset in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona with mountains and saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation.

Food + Drink

An Experimental Desert Cuisine Is Blooming in This Southwestern State

Thousands of years in the making, the Sonoran Desert’s ancient pantry is finally getting its fine dining moment.

March 20, 2026 12:38 PM

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Chris Malloy

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