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AFAR editors reflect on the challenges faced—and decisions made—regarding this year’s less-than-festive season.

A century after opening, Scotland’s beloved Gleneagles Hotel has added a cutting-edge Sporting Club to its legacy of falconry, fishing, and tartan-trimmed style.

From hotel upgrades to first-class bullet train rides and multicourse meals, now is the time for U.S. travelers to splurge in Japan, while the yen is the weakest it has been in more than three decades.

The 2020 pandemic already forced Rio de Janeiro to scrap traditional plans for its second-biggest party, New Year’s Eve, which draws millions of people to Copacabana beach for fireworks.

Whether you want a secluded stretch of sand perfect for sunbathing or a lively spot with water sports galore, there’s an Aruban beach for every type of traveler.

Sleeper trains are gaining momentum throughout the continent, thanks to a boom in demand for environmentally friendly travel and new political backing.

The U.S. Forest Service issued an order to temporarily close all of the state’s national forests until mid-September.

Some of the best bits of travel—exploration, exercise, and connection—can also be beneficial to your health.

From an on-site falconer to a sleep ambassador, these hotel jobs go way beyond the usual bellhops and concierges.

Panama City is best known to travelers for its famous canal, but a new hotel from Sofitel Legend is elevating the city’s profile.

Guichis, lechón, picadillo: Take a deep, delicious dive into the foods of the Puerto Rican diaspora with “Diasporican.”

The lists are designed to protect endangered traditions worldwide.

500,000 flights are being given away to travelers from around the world.

Airbnb cancels reservations and hotels may be asked to shut in the coming days as the tide turns on what’s normally a joyous event that draws hundreds of thousands of people.

Plus, other insider tips from an expert travel advisor.