Each year, after much consideration and debate, Afar’s global network of editors, writers, and travel advisors anoints the best new and renovated hotels in the world. For 2025, we’ve selected 25 ...

Sitting down to a spread of beautifully presented kaiseki delicacies in a private room at a hotel in the foothills of the Japan Alps, I’m prepared to forget that I’m on a walking holiday. Guided ...

Chalet Sofija and Vila Muhr offer two very different takes on micro-scale hospitality, but both are passion projects from ...

A lmost a century after the Japanese government hired famed Austrian skimeister Hannes Schneider to introduce Alpine skiing ...

Oslo Winter Park has a selection of ski resorts, including Tryvann, Hyttli, Vestkleiva and Wyller. It’s only 30 minutes away ...

Tucked up at the base of the Beartooth Mountains, Red Lodge is an ideal mountain getaway. The vibe here is relaxed, residents ...

The best hotels in Rome complement the Eternal City’s rich tapestry of art, culture and cuisine. With a hospitality scene that has just hit its stride, this city seemingly debuts new hotels each ...

Thirty police officers from the alpine units of Tirana, Fier and Shkodra participated in a specialized training programme in the mountains of Korça from 10 to 13 March 2025. Organized by the OSCE ...

Experience the Absolute Austrian Alps, where majestic mountains, pristine valleys, and charming villages create an unforgettable escape. From snow-capped summits to lush green meadows, this alpine ...

Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom. Racing through steadily falling snow with a first-run lead ...