AFAR Search

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Springs is now on a beautiful day in Palm Desert, United States

These Cities Are Leading the Way in a New Kind of Inclusivity for Travelers

What does an autism-certified city look like? Destinations around the world are figuring that out as they build a trend in accessible travel.

April 17, 2025 01:08 PM

·

Melinda Fulmer

Country Road covered in orange leaves leading to a farm with colorful trees in the distance

Road Trips

Embrace the Coziness of Fall in Vermont With This 3-Day Road Trip

Experience the glorious autumn colors and small towns of the Green Mountain State.

October 18, 2023 03:22 PM

·

Chloe Arrojado

River Cruises

5 European UNESCO Sites You Should See by River Cruise

Explore medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, baroque, and neoclassical architecture—and only unpack once.

March 14, 2023 04:15 PM

·

Mae Hamilton

U.S. Beaches

The 11 Best Beaches in Florida, From Cityside Shores to Uninhabited Islands

Florida’s many beaches offer sand, surf, and salty breezes—plus a healthy dose of urban fun.

January 13, 2026 03:21 PM

·

Terry Ward

A high view of a few speed boats on the bright blue ocean near the rocky coast line of Malta's Comino Island.

Art + Culture

10 Malta Filming Locations That Belong on Your Next Trip

Walk through ancient cities and coastal cliffs that have starred in Hollywood’s biggest productions.

Sponsored by Visit Malta

Boats on the sandbar in the Florida Keys

4 Days In

4 Days in the Florida Keys: Shipwreck Dives, Teeny-Tiny Deer, and Legendary Key Lime Pie

Water, water everywhere—and all that goes with it in the stunning Florida Keys

November 5, 2025 07:23 AM

·

Terry Ward

Air Travel News

Early Flight Attendants Were the Ultimate Feminists

Weight checks, makeup checks, marriage restrictions—early flight attendants faced extreme gender discrimination. A new book, “The Great Stewardess Rebellion,” reveals how they fought back.

April 19, 2022 10:54 AM

·

Liv Greene

Where to Go in Winter

5 Great Wintery Trips That Even Non-Skiers Will Love

There’s a great big world of new experiences right in our North American backyard (and you don’t even have to like skiing to enjoy them).

December 7, 2022 07:37 PM

·

Chloe Arrojado

A dish at Thomas Keller's Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge.

Food and Drink

A New Napa Valley Dining Experience Is Demystifying Caviar

Regiis Ova Caviar & Champagne Lounge from chef Thomas Keller supports sustainable caviar while celebrating it as an everyday luxury.

December 14, 2022 12:46 PM

·

Jillian Dara

One man adjusts another's ghutra, a head covering worn throughout the Middle East. Both men are wearing white thobes.

Solo Travel

I Wore A Thobe in Saudi Arabia. Did I Do the Right Thing?

When traveling, the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation can be finer than normal.

May 18, 2023 11:21 AM

·

Adam H. Graham

A light-filled gallery inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art + Culture

10 Must-Visit Museums in New York City

There’s a museum for every kind of traveler in the Big Apple.

September 17, 2024 01:24 PM

·

Mae Hamilton

Beaches

Puerto Rico Has Nearly 300 Beaches—These Are the Least Crowded

Step into Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent waters, white sands, and bathtub temperatures—in solitude.

November 29, 2024 09:25 AM

·

Terry Ward

Epic Trips

In Fiji, Preserving an Underwater Paradise—One Tree at a Time

It all starts with a mangrove sapling at Nanuku Resort on Viti Levu.

March 29, 2023 05:40 PM

·

Tim Chester

Hiking + Cycling

A New 1,374-Mile Bike Route Between Yellowstone and Minneapolis Is All About Natural Wonders and National Landmarks

Cyclists on the Parks, Peaks, and Prairies Trail will visit the plains of Wyoming, Devils Tower National Monument, the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, the Badlands of South Dakota, and more.

July 8, 2020 06:15 PM

·

Maggie Fuller

Museums + Galleries

This New Experience Gives You “Access” to a Famed Prehistoric Cave in Marseille

A replica of the undersea Cosquer Cave—complete with recreations of the paintings that made it famous—is now open in the south of France.

June 6, 2022 08:32 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Search results for