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People eating seafood in a restaurant in Thessaloniki

In the Magazine

Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Greece’s Capital of Cool, Thessaloniki

With its unstoppably energetic spirit, Greece’s Thessaloniki is so much more than a “second city.”

September 28, 2023 10:10 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

Negro Leagues Baseball Sites Are Finally Getting the Recognition They Deserve

In the past few years, Negro Leagues baseball stadiums and museums have undergone major renovations—and there’s more to come.

February 3, 2025 10:45 AM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Travel for Good

How to Take an Eco-Friendly Trip to the Maldives

Here are four ways travelers can be part of the solution.

February 6, 2020 03:22 PM

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Lisa Abend

AFAR Advisor

Virtuoso Week 2019: Tips and Trends From the Fashion Week of Travel

Plus, should there be a Code of Conduct for travelers?

August 21, 2019 01:57 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Witness Rocket Launches and Protected Wildlife on Florida’s East Coast

The skies above Florida’s Space Coast are busy, but there’s a lot happening on Earth here, too.

January 28, 2022 04:16 PM

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Terry Ward

Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris

Cities We Love

Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer

As postpandemic travelers return to Paris in droves, here’s a cheat sheet of new hotels and restaurants, under-the-radar exhibits, and other off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

July 10, 2023 07:45 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Images of Zodiac cruising in Antarctica (left) and the Arctic (right)

Expedition Cruises

Antarctica or the Arctic: Which Polar Cruise Is Best for You?

From weather to wildlife, excursions to the environment, if you’re thinking of taking a cruise to either Antarctica or the Arctic, these are the main differences to consider.

December 22, 2023 06:11 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Journey to Italy’s Amalfi coast, where Positano’s warren of alleyways and lanes invite exploration.

International Beaches

10 Beautiful Beach Destinations That Offer a Side of Culture

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.

August 15, 2022 07:07 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

The view from the Ritz-Carlton Suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul.

Loyalty + Rewards

Marriott Launches 2 New Credit Cards

Plus, the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card gets a major upgrade—and heftier annual fee.

September 27, 2022 02:56 PM

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Paul Rubio

A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray

Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

November 3, 2022 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

6 Reasons We Love Australia’s Quirky QT Brand

Here’s what you need to know about one of the coolest brands Down Under.

November 16, 2016 06:47 PM

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Ann Abel

Machu Picchu historic site in Peru with clouds and few travelers visible

Packing Tips + Gear

The Only Peru Packing List You’ll Ever Need

Heading to Cusco, Lima, the Amazon, Machu Picchu, and the Sacred Valley? This list has everything you need to pack—and more.

August 29, 2024 10:08 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Kansas City This Fall

The autumn is prime time for art, music, and, of course, barbecue in KCMO.

August 31, 2021 04:34 PM

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Caitlin Morton

Travel Tips + Etiquette

6 Stunning Dunes to See and Sandboard in Your Lifetime

Attention all adrenaline junkies and traveling photographers: These dramatic dunes should be at the top of your list.

May 31, 2018 06:22 PM

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Anna Mazurek

A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris

The French capital is filled with stylish hotels that are big on personality—and easy on the bank account.

November 15, 2024 01:42 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

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