The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California
During low tide at El Matador State Beach, you’ll be able to walk through the rocky arches.Photo by Shutterstock It doesn’t matter where you’re from in Southern California; when you…
Inside A South Africa Safari Lodge Run Entirely on Solar (Even the Electric Land Cruisers)
From the Mapogo villa’s heated pool, it’s possible to see hippos and elephants bathing in the pond. Courtesy of Cheetah Plains ~The vibe: Luxurious and exclusive eco-safariLocation: Sabi Sand Game…
What Are Plaza Premium Lounges and How Can You Access Them?
The second Plaza Premium Lounge in the United States opened in December 2022 at Orlando International Airport.Courtesy of Plaza Premium Group AFAR partners with CreditCards.com and may receive a commission…
The Best Time—and Ships—for Sailing the Greek Islands
See a quieter side of Mykonos during the off-season.Photo by Natalia Dobryanskaya/Shutterstock Earlier in September, while cruising the perfectly blue waters of Greece, our vessel, the 600-passenger Seabourn Ovation, landed…
A Guide to Traveling With CBD
Travelers are using CBD to calm nerves, treat jet lag, ease muscle aches, and more.Photo by The Nix Company/Unsplash As travel makes its roaring comeback and you return to the…
Japan’s “Flying Car” Gets Off Ground, With a Person Aboard
Japan’s SkyDrive Inc. completed a test flight of a manned “flying car” at Toyota Test Field in central Japan. Photo by SkyDrive/CARTIVATOR 2020 via AP The decades-old dream of zipping…
An Inside Look at Japan’s New Cat-Themed Tiffany Cafe and Concept Store
Tokyo’s Cat Street is home to Tiffany’s newest concept store and cafe.Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. There are already dozens of Tiffany & Co. stores throughout Japan, but today the…
7 Great European River Cruises to Book Right Now
The Douro River is a rising star in the river cruising world, with almost every major river cruise line introducing itineraries here in recent years.Photo by Mikhail Gnatkovskiy/Shutterstock Laid-back and…
5 Great Shore Excursions to Book While On an Alaskan Cruise
Humpback whales can be spotted in Alaska from mid-May through September.Photo by Alexey Suloev The 49th state satisfies all types of travelers’ cravings for adventure. By ship, you can glide…
Essential Napa Valley Wine Experiences You Have to Try
Conn Creek Winery’s blending experience lets you play winemaker for the day—and take the results home.Courtesy of Conn Creek Winery A wine country crawl often means hopping from winery to…