Big Sky, Big Sound: How a Deprived Musician Found His Creative Stride on a Montana Ranch
For musicians, traveling without one's instrument has always been an exercise in deprivation. Our writer visits a place in ...
This New Luxury Hotel in Osaka Is a Culinary Destination
At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there's an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program.
This Is the First Autism Certified Airline—Here’s What That Means for Neurodivergent Travelers
More than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff will be trained on how to work with autistic travelers to better support them ...
You Can Spend a Week Working From a Cozy Cabin in Norway for Free—Here’s How
Norwegian tech company Opera is offering 10 people the chance to immerse themselves in the Nordic concept of hygge.
8 New Cruise Ships Launching This Year That We Can’t Wait to Sail On
From two long-awaited riverboats in Colombia, to a new Ritz-Carlton mega-yacht and reborn ships that will sail the Great ...
When to Travel to Ireland for the Best Possible Trip
The off-season period—from November to February—may offer better value on accommodations and fewer crowds, perfect for stargazing and surfing. Spring and fall, especially May and September, are a ...
Why Now Is the Time to Visit L.A., According to Angelenos
Nearly one month after wildfires erupted in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, L.A. residents and locals speak up about why now is a crucial time for travelers to visit and how to do so respectfully.
This Legendary Hotel Will Be One Of New York City’s Most Important Debuts In Years
Afar's hotel expert Jennifer Flowers got a hard-hat tour of the soon-to-reopen New Waldorf Astoria New York—here's what it ...
In 1999, Teen Besties Took a Disney Cruise. 25 Years Later, They Went Back—Here’s How Things Had Changed.
Cruise writer Fran Golden took her daughter and her daughter’s best friend on a Disney cruise in 1999. More than two decades later, they had an epic reunion on the newly launched Disney Treasure—and ...
Colorado’s Historic Ski Train Brings Riders From Denver Straight to One of the Best Mountains in the Region
Skiers and snowboarders now have a more affordable and accessible way to take the train from Denver to the slopes. Thanks to ...
We Visited Asheville 4 Months After Hurricane Helene. Here’s What We Learned
Afar's cofounders spent three days on the ground in the North Carolina mountain town and came back with a reminder of the positive impact travel dollars can have.
Delta to Unveil New Lounges and Access Rules for 2025
In addition to new and updated Delta One and Sky Club lounges planned for the year ahead, the airline's stricter access rules ...