AFAR Search

Gondolas in a canal on the Adriatic Coast of Italy

Cruise

These Fun, New Themed Cruises Are Calling Your Name

Are you a food lover, a wine enthusiast, a history buff? Ponant has you covered with its inspiring new collection of themed cruises.

Sponsored by Ponant

History + Culture

This Ancient French City Has More Intact Roman Ruins Than Anywhere Outside Italy

Nîmes is a sultry city of lived-in historical monuments and avant-garde architecture. Here’s a quick guide to exploring the “French Rome.”

April 15, 2026 09:28 AM

·

Alexander Lobrano

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, 14 JULY 2018: The Peppa Pig World is in Paultons Park located in Romsey, Hampshire, England. This park has around 70 attractions and rides.

Family Travel

15 Family Vacation Ideas, Including Falconry, Survival Lessons, and a Cave Castle

Expand your idea of what a family getaway can be with these inspired, around-the-world, options.

March 13, 2026 09:19 AM

·

Tim Chester

Food + Drink

Sweetest Wine Country Towns

For this collection of must-visit wine towns across the globe, we’ve found underappreciated spots in well-known regions and in some places that might surprise you.

July 26, 2022 10:42 AM

·

Tim Chester

Charleston city downtown skyline, cityscape of South Carolina in USA

Road Trips

Drive From Story to Story on These 13 Road Trips in the 13 Original Colonies

Follow paths once walked by Indigenous people, soldiers, enslaved Africans, and overshadowed women, from Georgia to New Hampshire.

March 10, 2026 06:01 PM

·

Kemi Ibeh

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

·

Adam H. Graham

Palm Springs, California - March 2018: Residential Desert Architecture

Off The Tourist Trail

Escape Crowds in Palm Springs With This Tucked-Away Bar, Oasis Hike, and Joshua Tree-Adjacent Adventures

These expert-found activities will show you the kitschy, authentic side of Palm Springs.

January 9, 2026 02:51 PM

·

Joey Skladany

The front office building of the Clown Motel in Nevada, a red building with a big sign on top that says Welcome to the World Famous Clown Motel

Hotels

Could You Sleep in a Clown-Themed Hotel?

Check into the World Famous Clown Motel next time you’re in Nevada—but don’t expect a good night’s rest.

November 20, 2023 09:30 AM

·

Tiana Attride

The Tower Bridge in London as seen from a cobblestone path with old lampposts and a big tree

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best London Neighborhoods for Every Kind of Traveler

In a city of London’s size, knowing your Hackney from your Hampstead, your Bankside from your Bermondsey, can make all the difference in planning the perfect itinerary.

April 23, 2024 08:23 AM

·

Emma John

Embrace the Slow Life—and Maybe a Few Trees—in Big Sur

Road Trips

California’s One of the Best States for Road Trips—11 Photo-Worthy Drives That Prove It

The coastal Highway 1 route is, of course, on the list, along with many you may have never heard of.

July 17, 2025 09:46 AM

·

Jessie Beck

<b>San juan el morro san Felipe castle fortress landscape with a lighthouse from the Caribbean puerto rico tropical island</b>

Cities We Love

Stopping in Puerto Rico on Your Next Cruise? Here’s How Best to Spend a Day in San Juan.

A walkable city center awaits with historic landmarks, rooftop vistas, and salsa nights.

November 26, 2024 03:23 PM

·

Jen Ruiz

Retro Charm Lives on at These Independent U.S. Ski Resorts

Winter Sports

Where to Ski in the U.S. for Fewer Crowds, Lower Prices, and Local Charm

From Maine to California, these 6 independently owned ski resorts are low on crowds, high on retro charm.

January 14, 2026 02:44 AM

·

Anna Fiorentino

Dervish monastery or tekke at the Buna River spring in the town of Blagaj. Location: Blagaj, Mostar basin, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe

Travel for Good

Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns

The Balkan country is developing sustainable cultural and adventure tourism as part of an effort to move beyond its legacy of conflict.

October 4, 2023 10:31 AM

·

Chloe Bergé

The natural limestone arch, Wied il-Mielaħ

Epic Trips

Where to Stay, Eat, and Swim in Gozo

Use this local’s guide for hotels, restaurants, and more to plan a trip to Gozo, one of Malta’s sister islands, known for its authenticity.

Search results for