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The memories from these experiences will last a lot longer than physical gifts.

The late Irish adventurer writer Dervla Murphy was born into a world that didn’t want her to travel. She did it anyway.

Reckoning with the loss of jobs, homes, businesses, and American beauty as the fires continue in Napa and Sonoma.

Just west of Juneau, Icy Strait Point was converted from a cannery into a cruise port by the Huna Totem Corporation in 2004. Two decades later, passengers want a deeper understanding of the people behind the port.

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

Even though the state and L.A. County are at odds about whether it’s safe and even permitted, hotels across California are reopening to leisure travelers.

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”

Where will 2022 take you? Below, you’ll find 39 destinations—from Abu Dhabi to Alberta, Canada—where your visit will really count. Locals tell us what’s new, exciting, and worth the trip in the coming year.

Two Dubai insiders reveal how they spend their time in the City of Gold.

Poet laureate Glenis Redmond reveals the city’s best spots for dancing—and shares her tips on how to enjoy the city’s thriving literary and performing arts scenes.

Three years after launching, Homes and Villas by Marriott International has evolved into a large, well-curated collection of homes across the world that are perfectly suited for gatherings.

If you don’t get to have your own home transformed by Berk, you can at least stay in one of his masterpieces when visiting this Southern California desert oasis.

From a blissfully serene Japanese island to still undiscovered spots in Italy, here’s where to escape the hordes.

In an excerpt from her debut memoir “The Yellow House,” NOLA native Sarah M. Broom reflects on a summer job she took in the heavily touristed French Quarter while home from college.