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In Puerto Rico, local craftsmen are creating a deep-rooted sense of community.

A love of travel doesn’t automatically translate into a seamless journey. For those who battle with serious pretravel worries, one travel editor offers ways she has found to lessen the stress.

Go ziplining or snorkeling in the land of wild jungles and coral reefs.

The odd combo works much better than it sounds, and there’s a load of flavors to discover.

The Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu. Bellagio in Vegas. Gritti Palace in Venice. Afar talks to Philipp Weghmann, global brand leader of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, about what ties these and other legendary hotels together.

Flying over dramatic alpine scenery to remote ridges in the Canadian Rockies offers thrills and vantage points that few have experienced.

From beauty pageants for men to the mask craftsmen of the DRC, here are four African cultural traditions that have withstood the test of time.

These underrated narratives—by intrepid travelers who explored the world on horseback, foot, and bicycle—should snag a spot on your reading list.

A resident shares favorite local haunts and tourist tips, from the Trevi Fountain to the Vatican.

Read about each U.S. region’s upcoming (and sometimes surprising) standouts.

Explore all the ways water shows off across Mexico.

From tales of gold to the music of the plains, delve into the storied traditions that make this South American country so fascinating.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

Whether you’re looking for seaside getaways, reinvented spaces, classics reborn, urban sanctuaries, or adventure retreats, these hotels make being on the road feel like home. This is hospitality in the 21st century.

The cities of Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and Charlotte are innovating a cool future through art, food, and a celebration of the past.