The Best River Cruises of 2023
Indulge in the beauty and history of Provence on a Rhône river cruise.Photo by Shutterstock River cruise ships have returned postpandemic to inland waterways around the world, affording travelers a…
The Great American Lesbian Bar Pilgrimage
Bar hopping across the country with (clockwise from top left) Lisa Menichino, owner of Cubbyhole in NYC; a night out at Seattle’s Wildrose; Sheila and Rachel Smallman, co-owners of Herz…
A New European Night Train Launches Service This May
Hop on a train before midnight in Berlin and arrive—well rested—in Brussels the next morning.Photo by R.M. Nunes/Shutterstock Flying a red-eye in economy is one of the most exhausting travel…
Musician Sasami Shares Her Heart With California (and Maine, Vermont, Australia . . .)
Sasami in Hope, MainePhoto by Kyle Thomas Revenge travel is out (in fact, it never really felt “in” to us). Instead, this year we’re all about reconnection travel, which is…
What to Do on Gozo, Malta’s Smaller Sister Island
When visiting the Cathedral of the Assumption, look up at the mind-boggling trompe l’oeil ceiling.Photo by Shutterstock The lesser-known sister of Malta in the Maltese archipelago, Gozo is a 26-square-mile…
Cookbook Author Katie Parla May Never Leave Italy
“I love the water, but I get antsy on a beach,” said Parla.Photo by Ed Anderson Revenge travel is out (in fact, it never really felt “in” to us). Instead,…
Why You Should Go to London This Fall
For the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles album named after it, Abbey Road has commissioned some spectacular murals, like Luke Embden’s tribute to “Here Comes the Sun.”Photos…
Earn up to 175,000 Bonus Points With IHG Rewards Credit Cards’ Record-Breaking Offers
Start earning points toward free nights at hotels under the IHG umbrella, like the Kimpton St. Honoré Paris.Courtesy of IHG Hotels & Resorts AFAR partners with CreditCards.com and may receive…
Major “Calder-Picasso” Exhibit Comes to the United States
After opening in 2019 at the Musée national Picasso-Paris, “Calder-Picasso” is now on view in the United States.Courtesy of Musée national Picasso-Paris For those eagerly awaiting the day when France…
6 of the Best Hawaii Cruises
Small-ship line UnCruise Adventures offers weeklong itineraries in Hawaii, cruising round-trip from the island of Molokai.Courtesy of UnCruise Adventures When visiting a multi-island locale, there’s no denying the appeal of…