The Most Recent Articles

Discover the latest travel stories, news, and inspiration from AFAR.

Travel Tips + Etiquette
12 Ways to Make Sure Your Bags Don’t Get Lost When You Fly
Every flier wants their checked luggage to arrive at their destination with them at the end of a flight. But not every flier takes these simple precautions.
March 05, 2025 09:20 AM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Baggage-ante-hamersmit--unsplash.jpg
<br/><br/><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="t1"><tr ><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" valign="top" class="td1">&nbsp;Kent Monkman (Fisher River Cree Nation), <i>History is Painted by the Victors</i>, 2013. Acrylic paint on canvas; 72 x 113¼ x 1½ in. Gift from Vicki and Kent Logan to the Collection of the Denver Art Museum, 2016.288.&nbsp;<br/><br/></td></tr></table>
Art + Culture
8 Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For This Year
March 05, 2025 08:02 AM
 · 
Ellen Carpenter
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2022
Trending News
Yosemite Has Suspended Its Reservation System. Here’s What Travelers Should Know.
March 04, 2025 03:00 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Rome
Off The Tourist Trail
Make the Most of Rome’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds
March 04, 2025 07:55 AM
 · 
Laura Itzkowitz
Rows of brown seats in the economy cabin of a plane
Air Travel News
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Economy Flight More Comfortable
March 04, 2025 02:42 AM
 · 
Sophie Friedman
AirplaneStretches.png
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tired of Feeling Stiff on Long Flights? Do These 5 Airplane Stretches Next Time You Fly
March 03, 2025 01:53 PM
 · 
Nathalie Alonso
A 2022 Guide to Seeing Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C.
Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to Viewing Cherry Blossoms in D.C.
March 03, 2025 01:12 PM
 · 
Jessie Beck
Flower vendors give away free roses in Downtown Detroit on July 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. CREDIT: Sylvia Jarrus for AFAR
4 Days In
The Perfect 4 Days in Detroit, According to Locals
March 03, 2025 10:00 AM
 · 
Sarah Bence
back of woman with tattoos looking at ocean and boat
Solo Travel
As a Solo Female Traveler, Here’s What to Know and Where to Go
March 03, 2025 09:47 AM
 · 
Sarah Buder
A japanese garden in portland, oregon, with branches covered in cherry blossoms backed by a teahouse-style building
Where to Go in Spring
15 Places to See Cherry Blossoms Across the United States
February 25, 2025 01:38 AM
 · 
Alina Polishuk
getty-images--cA7mJAmclI-unsplash.jpg
Trending News
How to Use Price Alerts to Find the Best Flight Deals
February 24, 2025 08:49 AM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Nasseri---AFAR---New-Orleans-Final-4099.jpg
Books
13 of the Best, Most Community-Oriented Black-Owned Bookstores in the U.S.
February 24, 2025 08:45 AM
 · 
Tykesha Spivey Burton
People walking around in front of the Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación in Málaga, Spain, an ornate off-white colored cathedral with several towers
Trending News
Spain’s So-Called Tourist Ban Isn’t Actually a Ban on Tourists. Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
February 21, 2025 04:30 PM
 · 
Jessica Benavides Canepa
An outcropping of dense pine trees at Emerald Point at sunset in South Lake Tahoe, California
Outdoor Adventure
This California Destination is Perfect for All Types of Travelers
Sponsored by
A view of the exterior of The Tahoe Beach Club along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Festivals + Events
Why Lake Tahoe Is More Than Its Famous Lake
Sponsored by
Propeller plane by the shoreline of a beach
Off The Tourist Trail
Skip the Crowds: The Best Places in Florida to Visit Next
February 21, 2025 12:05 PM
 · 
Terry Ward
The Rockley is just steps from the beach on Barbados and is lined with yellow lounge umbrellas.
Hotels
My Favorite New Caribbean Hotel Is Less Than 300 Steps From the Ocean—and Only Costs $223 a Night
February 21, 2025 12:03 PM
 · 
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
The craggy, snow-dusted mountains of Grand Teton National Park as viewed at dusk with a smattering of clouds in the sky, and a body of water in the foreground reflecting the mountains
Trending News
The National Parks Are at Risk Following Mass Layoffs—Here’s What That Means for Travelers Visiting the Parks
February 20, 2025 07:22 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Waterlemon Cay with the North Shore of St. John in the distance in the U.S. Virgin Islands National Park.
Cruise
A Local’s Guide to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands
February 20, 2025 05:18 PM
 · 
Carol M. Bareuther
Are concerns about airplane safety warranted or overblown?
Air Travel News
How Worried Should We All Be About Flying Right Now? Aviation Experts Weigh In
February 20, 2025 09:57 AM
 · 
Barbara Peterson
Packing packing cubes with clothes
Packing Tips + Gear
The 9 Best Packing Cubes for Travel
February 20, 2025 01:56 AM
 · 
Mike Arnot
The Teton mountains rising in the background of a field filled with brown horses and a forest of trees behind them
Family Travel
6 Underrated Spring Break Destinations for Families, According to a Well-Traveled Mom of 4
February 19, 2025 03:30 PM
 · 
Jamie Davis Smith
The 16 Films that Inspired Us to Travel
Art + Culture
The 16 Best Travel Movies for Inspiring Wanderlust
February 19, 2025 09:41 AM
 · 
Aislyn Greene
Overhead view of map, camera, pencil, notebook, backpack and travel guide books
Trending News
How to Budget for Your Trip—and Track Spending on the Road
February 19, 2025 01:51 AM
 · 
Meagan Drillinger
Lindblad Expeditions' 'National Geographic Quest' ship sails among soaring pine covered cliffs in Alaska with five Zodiacs carrying passengers exploring the waterway ahead of the ship
Cruise
These Cruises Offer the Best Ways to Experience the Beauty and Wilds of Alaska
February 18, 2025 07:35 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
The pool at Dar Tantora The House Hotel is surrounded by candlelit lanterns.
Stay Here Next
This Ancient Desert Town’s Newest Hotel Is Lit Only by Candlelight
February 18, 2025 04:54 PM
 · 
Nicola Chilton
Chiang Mai,Thailand-May 5th 2024:Exterior view of Wat Chiang Man-3th-century temple with a gold chedi offering ancient Buddha and elephant statues on scenic grounds.
Off The Tourist Trail
Beat the White Lotus Crowds at These Lesser-Known Thailand Destinations
February 18, 2025 12:41 PM
 · 
Cat Sposato
null
Longreads
“Moon” Travel Is The Latest Trend in Tourism. But What Is It?
February 18, 2025 09:53 AM
 · 
Jen Rose Smith
Anantara Lowana Koh Samui Resort’s Singing Bird Lounge, an outdoor lounge space dotted with thatched roof cabanas
Trending News
The White Lotus Season 3 Was Filmed at These Thailand Resorts and Landmarks
February 14, 2025 06:45 PM
 · 
Devorah Lev-Tov
A collage of two images, one of a blurred flying plane on the left, and of the interior of an airplane on the right
Air Travel News
Feeling Nervous About Flying? These Tips and Expert Advice Can Help
February 14, 2025 01:26 PM
 · 
Bailey Berg
The Shore House Pool at sunset at the Hotel del Coronado in California
Hotels
12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around
February 14, 2025 12:54 PM
 · 
Jennifer Flowers
Where to See Spring Tulips in Amsterdam
Where to Go in Spring
Where to See Spring Tulips in Amsterdam and the Netherlands
February 14, 2025 11:53 AM
 · 
Chris Schalkx
Ritz Paris
Hotels We Love
The World’s 16 Most Romantic Hotels
February 14, 2025 11:00 AM
 · 
Jennifer Flowers
Load More