AFAR Search

The bar at the Capital One Lounge at Denver International Airport,

Air Travel News

Capital One’s New Denver Airport Lounge Serves Cocktails From One of North America’s 50 Best Bars

AFAR got a sneak peek inside the new airport lounge in Concourse A.

November 6, 2023 05:02 PM

·

Bailey Berg

An overhead view of Barton Creek in Austin, Texas

Natural Wonders

Finding Soul and Spirit in Austin’s Barton Springs Pool

One writer dives into the rich history of the beloved pool.

October 20, 2021 02:15 PM

·

Kayla Stewart

Hotels

This New York City Hotel Comes With Amazing Insider Access

The Peninsula New York rolls out the red carpet for guests with unique, exclusive experiences.

Sponsored by The Peninsula New York

Epic Trips

Thailand Wants to Pay You to Travel the Country Like a Local

The job entails traveling around the country, eating and experiencing local life, all while being filmed for a TV documentary.

November 2, 2018 06:13 PM

·

Michelle Baran

Discover Lake Tahoe on Foot With These Incredible Hikes

Hiking + Cycling

6 of the Most Beautiful Hikes in Lake Tahoe

These hiking trails in North and South Lake Tahoe provide options for a scenic adventure at every skill level.

April 3, 2024 03:23 PM

·

Suzie Dundas

Travel Vanguard

AFAR’s 2018 Travel Vanguard: The Visionaries Who Are Transforming the Industry

These nine individuals are harnessing the power of travel to make a difference in the world.

October 2, 2018 02:02 PM

·

Aislyn Greene

Food + Drink

10 Essential Foods to Eat on a Trip to Puerto Rico

Plantains from Africa, cooking techniques from Spain—Puerto Rico’s dishes are a testament to its multicultural history.

May 27, 2023 12:27 AM

·

Chloe Arrojado

Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.

Stay Here Next

This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing

This remote glamping retreat in Interior Alaska offers a comfortable base for unparalleled northern lights sightings.

March 28, 2023 01:51 PM

·

Bailey Berg

Cities We Love

7 Ways to Uncover History in Nuremberg

From the Middle Ages to WWII, the past is never far away in Bavaria’s second-largest city.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Travel for Good

Ethical Travel Is Hard to Get Right: Here Are 5 Questions You Need to Consider

We certainly mean well when we buy carbon offsets or volunteer at overseas orphanages. But are we actually making a positive impact? Five ethicists confront the tough questions.

April 2, 2019 04:47 PM

·

Anna Vodicka

Southern Ocean Lodge is located on the coast of remote Kangaroo Island, 70 miles south of Adelaide across a wild ocean.

Stay Here Next

After Devastating Wildfires, One of Australia’s Most Iconic Lodges Has Been Reborn

After having been decimated by wildfires in 2020, Southern Ocean Lodge in Australia is back—and it’s better than ever. Here’s a firsthand look at the reimagined retreat.

March 25, 2024 02:04 PM

·

Lee Tulloch

Hotels

This “Queen’s Gambit”–Inspired Hotel Room Is a Midcentury Dream

The “Harmon Room” at Kentucky’s 21c Museum Hotel Lexington lets you immerse yourself in the world of Netflix’s champion chess player.

January 8, 2021 04:35 PM

·

Lyndsey Matthews

Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground

Islands

10 Tropical Island Getaways Worldwide for People Who Are Tired of Being Cold

Ditch your parka for sunscreen and a beach read and warm up on one of these sunny islands.

December 22, 2025 12:16 PM

·

Paul Rubio

U.S. Beaches

The 10 Best Beaches in Maui—and Where to Stay

With sugary sands, turquoise waters, coral reefs, surf breaks, and more, Maui’s best beaches offer something for everyone.

March 20, 2024 11:32 AM

·

Amanda Castleman

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

·

Naomi Tomky

Search results for