Once draped in doilies and dusty stereotypes, bed-and-breakfasts are in a new era. Creative entrepreneurs have transformed a once-sleepy hotel into a neon-lit maximalist mansion, a refurbished brothel ...

Nights are spent in a modest four-cabin converted crabbing boat called Ursus. Skiffs ferry travelers ashore for twice-daily outings, where it’s common to see half a dozen or more brown bears dotting ...

The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.

Gothic cathedrals, art deco villas, vintage yellow trams, impeccably dressed signore, bright red Negronis glinting in the sun—these are some of the most classic symbols of Milan, but there’s a whole ...

Starting in summer 2026, it will be easier than ever for U.S. visitors to reach the city along Portugal’s northwestern coast. Delta Air Lines recently announced it is launching seasonal daily nonstop ...

Afar's associate art director was born and raised in Singapore, so we asked her to give us her secrets and reveal her favorite spots in the vibrant, delicious, and increasingly fashionable must-visit ...

Sail around the Azores, a remote archipelago that is an autonomous region of Portugal and sometimes referred to as the “Hawai‘i of Europe.” Traveling alone can be tricky. I love the total independence ...

Travelers may want to head to the airport a bit earlier than usual and should expect some services to be suspended at the national parks as government spending grinds to a halt during a shutdown that ...

The perennially popular Anne Frank House is Amsterdam’s most visited landmark—and consequently, tickets are notoriously difficult to score (especially during summer). However, from April to August, ...

Swallow your preconceived notions with a shot of wheatgrass: Los Angeles is a cocktail of culture. Sure, there are the over-the-top poolside parties, but the real L.A. is a diverse blend of characters ...

The new Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy includes boutique lodgings near national parks like Grand Canyon and Great Smoky Mountains. Marriott plans to expand it with more cabins, yurts, domes, ...