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Colorful painted canal boats in Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood

Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation

We asked travel experts what destinations are resonating with each generation this festive season (or where to go just after the holiday rush dies down). Here’s what they told us.

November 12, 2025 06:28 PM

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Terry Ward

Loyalty + Rewards

American Airlines’ Top Credit Card Is Offering a Record-Breaking 100,000-Mile Bonus

Get Admirals Club access plus 100,000 AAdvantage bonus miles with the current offer on the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®.

July 24, 2023 05:28 PM

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Paul Rubio

AFAR Advisor

The Real Reason Travelers Fall in Love With Germany

From pretzels and festivals to Christmas (and Easter!) markets, we talk to an insider about Germany’s appeal.

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A person in a brightly colored, elaborate costume with a head dress and mask in Chile's Arica’s La Fuerza del Sol festival.

Food + Drink

7 Food Festivals in Chile Worth Planning Your Trip Around

From Santiago to Patagonia, follow this roadmap to the country’s best culinary events.

Sponsored by Sernatur Chile

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

Epic Trips

This Overnight Train Will Show You a View of Peru Few Get to See

See Lake Titicaca at dawn—without the crowds—aboard the Andean Explorer, a Belmond Train.

October 1, 2024 12:22 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

This Pacific Island Just Became the World’s First Dark Sky Nation

Niue has a population of 1,500 and is 1,491 miles off the coast of New Zealand.

March 10, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hiking sign with a yellow arrow in the foreground, woman walking with an orange backpack in the background

Hiking + Cycling

7 Breathtaking Hikes in Europe That Are Worth the Journey

Mountains, valleys, pilgrimages, and wilderness—these hikes showcase the best of the continent wherever your walking boots take you.

February 2, 2024 10:03 AM

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Phoebe Smith

Winter Sports

Seven Reasons to Ski the Alps with Club Med

You may think of tropical beaches when you hear the name Club Med, but their resorts in the Alps will tempt you away from the Rockies.

Sponsored by Club Med

Two storefronts in an older building in Makawao with a patron sitting out front

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Get Off the Tourist Trail in Maui

Now, more than ever, Maui needs visitors who tread lightly and compassionately and who support local businesses.

April 29, 2024 08:15 PM

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Michelle Baran

Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

St. Vincent’s first all-inclusive resort immerses guests in the destination and signals the future of the Caribbean-owned brand.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Cities We Love

The Best Free Things to Do in San Francisco

Some of our favorite activities in San Francisco are completely free. Here, our top eight picks for those who want to visit the city without breaking the bank.

March 26, 2019 07:46 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Food + Drink

For Some of the Best Food in Puerto Rico, Head to the “Pork Highway”

“Lechoneras” are ubiquitous across Puerto Rico, but none are more celebrated than those along a road in Guavate known as “la ruta de lechón.”

August 22, 2023 01:16 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Kibale Lodge has views of Uganda’s Lugembe crater lake.

Stay Here Next

Channel Your Inner Jane Goodall at This New Primate Lodge in Uganda

The new conservation and community-minded Kibale Lodge puts visitors within easy reach of Uganda’s Kibale National Park.

November 18, 2024 09:14 AM

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Lisa Kadane

Bars + Nightlife

7 Boozeless Bars Around the World for Sober Travelers

An alcohol-free experience doesn’t mean losing the craft involved in making a craft cocktail.

March 8, 2022 03:17 PM

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Iona Brannon

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