Our 2024 Best New Hotels list is here! 🗝️ The annual collection features the top openings and renovations of the year, from a celebrity-favorite icon on the French Riviera to a luxury camp in the Utah desert.
Each year, we recognize the visionaries changing the travel industry for the better—the AFAR Travel Vanguard. For 2022, we’ve expanded our lens to focus on entire organizations that walk the walk to ensure that travel is a force for good. Read more:
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@chefjoseandres
was honored not only for his work in Puerto Rico relief efforts, but as a tireless advocate for human rights. Read more of what makes him a 2018
#AFARTravelVanguard
📸: Scott Suchman
When we wrote the blueprint for AFAR, Anthony Bourdain was a huge influence. We'll miss his openness to the world, unending interest in talking to people of all backgrounds, and ability to discover stories at every turn and down every alleyway. He will always be an inspiration.
Cenotes were more than just water sources for the Maya; they were believed to be sacred portals through which they could communicate with gods. (via
@bbc_travel
)
It's the most wonderful time of the year: Where to Go season!
These 12 global destinations for 2023 are poised for a “moment”: creative cities, seaside villages, national parks, and other places where wonder prevails.
Where will 2020 take you? It's time to start planning! We’ve surfaced emerging places. We’ve highlighted unexpected spots. And we’ve blown out a handful of classic destinations with alternatives to the big cities and the most crowded seasons. Check it out:
In attempt to spread some positivity during an extremely challenging time, hotels around the world have started turning on guest room lights at night that form messages of encouragement and hope.
Love taking travel photos? We want to see them!
#Enter
the first-ever AFAR Travel Photography Awards for a chance to
#win
international exposure, publication in AFAR, cash awards,
@United
Polaris Business Class tickets and more!
Need plans for the weekend? We know that you do, and here they are. It's the
#TravelAtHomeChallenge
! Show us how you can recreate your favorite experiences & destinations at home. Be creative! We'll feature our favorites each week. More info:
There’s a way to travel—right now—without dealing with planes, passports, or even leaving your home. Grab your headphones and check out our new
#podcast
: Travel Tales by AFAR. New episodes drop every Thursday:
Diversity on our staff and in our stories matters to us not just as people but also because it’s a truer reflection of the world, and because the white reference point is not universal—and nor should it be.
Read full statement & plan of action:
Home to pristine nature, timeworn architecture, and unique traditions, Switzerland boasts epic hikes, charming small towns, and cosmopolitan cities.
@MySwitzerland_e
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It's that time again! We've rounded up the 39 best destinations—from Abu Dhabi to Alberta, Canada—to visit next year. Even better? The locals are telling us what’s new, exciting, and worth the trip. Check it out:
For our first-ever Stay List, we’ve put together a guide to the best new hotels in the world. These 27 extraordinary lodgings are more than just a place to rest our heads. They connect with their destinations & the people who live there. Check it out:
Now's the time to start dreaming about where travel can take you in 2019, and we're proud to present 25 perfect destinations, from once-in-a-lifetime trips to indulgent weekend getaways closer to home.
Learn more about the destinations here:
Take a break from binge-watching your way through your commute! Each week, we're bringing you the best travel
#longreads
to make your trips to and from the office a whole lot more interesting ⚡️ “
#CommuteReads
”
As tourism dries up, commercial camps and sanctuaries in Thailand are sending the animals back home to villages in the northern part of the country. 😍🐘