It’s Now Easier to Work Remotely from New Zealand—Here’s Why and How to Do It
After hours, you could explore Middle-earth, indulge in first-class coffee and wine, and hike among fjords and glaciers. Here's what to know about New Zealand's new plan to make it easier for digital ...
Amazing Spas, New Hotels, a Buzzing Restaurant Scene—This Pacific Northwest City Is Alive With Fresh Energy
The mindset of local tastemakers and citizens channels a determination to keep this West Coast city sustainable, food-driven, vibrant, and always innovative. Soho House, which caters to creative ...
8 of the Most Exciting Cruise Destinations in 2025
We’ve rounded up some of the most amazing places to visit by sea in the coming year—from Alaska’s Aleutian Islands to Albania, from New Guinea to Northwest Greenland.
JetBlue Introduces a New Class of Service
The news comes just weeks after JetBlue announced plans to introduce a brand-new first-class cabin, dubbed “Junior Mint,” on select domestic flights in 2026.
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.
Dreaming of a Winter Wonderland Escape in Europe? Check Into One of These New Hotels
Whether you're a skier or an après-ski enthusiast, these 12 new European hotels are ideal for a winter weather getaway.
Miami Has the Busiest Cruise Port in the U.S. Here’s What to Do When Your Ship Docks.
PortMiami is located on Dodge Island, between downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Bienvenidos to PortMiami. From the elegant swaying palms lining MacArthur Causeway alongside the port to the turquoise ...
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 ...
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 ...
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8 Warm Escapes for a Spontaneous Winter Trip
Powder-white snow certainly adds an element of magic to travel, but sometimes the long winter nights bring a sense of longing for what’s missing: sunshine. From the coasts of Southeast Asia to the ...
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It’s the Year of the Wood Snake—How and Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025
Lunar New Year is celebrated around the world with dragon dances, as during this parade in Ho Chi Minh City. Lunar New Year is a vibrant 15-day festival full of parades, feasts, and the color red. It ...