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Timeless icons, next-gen retreats, and private island hideaways—this is the Caribbean at its finest.

Writer Tim Cahill reflects on the lasting impact of kind gestures—and how the strangers who help us define the stories of our lives.

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

After a failed first attempt at making it out of the second busiest airport in the world, I was on a mission to see the Great Wall of China on my next layover. Here’s what I learned along the way.

As much of the country braces for severe storm systems and an arctic freeze, experts weigh in on how to handle flight (re)bookings, delays, and cancellations.

The trick is packing thinner layers, rather than bulky separates.

In Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park, wildflower season typically occurs from mid-July through August—but this year, colorful blooms have already started sprouting across the park.

“It’s the paradox and hypocrisy of colonization.”

In coastal Argentina, a new conservation model combines rewilding and tourism to protect an untouched and very special place.

On June 15, the state did away with the majority of its COVID-19 restrictions. One month later, Los Angeles County has reinstated its indoor mask mandate as cases begin to rise.

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

The success of the humble hofladen lies in a long-standing pillar of Swiss culture—trust.

Road trip through quieter coastal cities, find alternative wine regions, and explore Japanese heritage in L.A.'s South Bay.

These retreats are the top places in the world for a honeymoon getaway.

Plan your escape route to the islands and tap into the cultural vibrancy of modern Athens.