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rocky butte formation in a flat brown landscape in Utah, as seen from the window of a car

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

March 18, 2026 09:13 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Restaurants + Cafés

The Amazing Food and Drink Scene in this State May Surprise You

Arizona is the place to be for those passionate about farm-to-table cuisine, craft beer, and locally made wine.

Sponsored by Arizona office of Tourism

Hotels

The Most Anticipated U.S. Hotel Openings of 2019

We’re looking forward to checking in to these 10 new hotels in the new year.

December 18, 2018 05:42 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Bars + Nightlife

Dominica’s Unique Dishes are Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Tasted

Beet-infused rum and flambé lobster are just a couple of the exciting local flavors on this gorgeous Caribbean island.

Sponsored by Discover Dominica Authority

Restaurants + Cafés

This Is What It’s Like to Open a Jewish Deli in Tokyo

Plus, Wise Sons owner Evan Bloom shares his favorite places to eat in Japan’s capital.

March 8, 2018 08:44 PM

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Danielle Walsh

Where to Travel Next

The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics

November 1, 2018 10:43 AM

History + Culture

What to Know if You’re in Bali on the Annual Day of Silence

During Nyepi, the Hindu holiday honoring the new year, stillness and quiet sweep the island. Here’s what it’s like—and what to know if it’s happening when you’re visiting.

March 7, 2019 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

Sponsored by Querido

Hotels

What It’s Like to Travel Across Europe as an American Right Now

My U.K. residence card, not passport, is the ticket to travel—and the COVID situation across the continent is so different from what I hear back home.

August 27, 2020 04:16 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Here’s Why You Should Bring Your Appetite, Your Swimsuit, and Your Camera to Dubrovnik

AFAR Ambassador Charissa Fay explored Croatia’s coastal stunner with the Nikon Z 7.

December 13, 2018 11:37 AM

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Nikon

Hotels

5 of Texas’s Quirkiest Hotels

From a two-cell jailhouse to a vintage bowling alley, here are the Lone Star State’s most eccentric stays.

October 11, 2017 03:38 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Loyalty + Rewards

Hyatt’s Loyalty Program Just Got a Serious Luxury Upgrade

Members can now earn and redeem points at beautiful, boutique properties that are part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World portfolio.

December 11, 2018 06:22 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Art + Culture

Everything You Need to Know About Buffalo’s Hippest ’Hood

It may be tiny, but Allentown is packed with delicious food, historical architecture, and live music venues worth exploring.

June 28, 2019 10:52 AM

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Sean Flynn

AFAR Advisor

Why Your Clients Will Love this River Cruise Line

At AmaWaterways, love isn’t just an emotion—it’s a core part of the brand.

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