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These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 04, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

L'Andana is located in Castiglione della Pescaia, near Grosseto, and is surrounded by rolling Tuscan hills.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts in Tuscany

Whether you’re looking for a rustic countryside retreat or a stylish urban bolthole, these are the top 15 hotels and resorts in Tuscany, Italy.

March 28, 2024 03:53 PM

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Erica Firpo

Where to Travel Next

7 Trips to Book for Summer, From a Botswana Safari to a Brazilian Pride celebration

Skip your usual summer vacation plans with these destinations.

March 22, 2024 10:19 AM

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Mark Ellwood

An ornate bed flanked by mirrors and candelabra-style lights in the Beauty and the Beast-themed Princely suite at Disneyland Hotel, Disneyland Paris

Hotel News + Openings

Disneyland Paris Has a New Luxury Hotel—We Got a Look Inside

The 487-room Disneyland Hotel beckons parkgoers with a Disney royals theme, a grandiose lobby, and plenty of upscale extras.

March 20, 2024 07:07 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Packing Tips + Gear

Please Don’t Put Your Suitcase on the Bed, Ever

The real reason there’s a luggage rack in your hotel room.

March 14, 2024 02:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Spring Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A geological wonder bounded by the French Alps to the north and the Mediterranea Sea to the south, the Côte d'Azur—often known in English as the French Riviera—stretches from the Italian border to urban Toulon. Beaches, quaint fishing ports, and opulent architecture line the coast. The mention anywhere in the world of Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo, St. Tropez, Antibes, or Juan les Pins evokes glamour and a sense of nostalgia. Coastal towns are strung along a chain of dramatic hills peppered with vineyards and olive groves. The pristine mountains, too, have ancient villages and wandering roads to explore.

Where to Go in Spring

10 Best Places to Visit in May

Beat the crowds of summer travel with a trip to these destinations.

February 27, 2024 04:30 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Hotels

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Santa Monica

Whether you’re after a boutique retreat right on the sand or a historic hotel for sunset cocktails, these spots will give you a true sense of Santa Monica, California.

February 26, 2024 07:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

The Espresso Cadore train at the Calalzo-Pieve di Cadore-Cortina D'Ampezzo station with Dolomites in background

Trains

I Spent the Night on Italy’s “New” Retro Snow Train to the Dolomites—Here’s What It’s Like Onboard

The fastest route isn’t always the most adventurous one, our contributor reports after taking the vintage “snow train” from Rome to the Dolomite’s most famous ski town, Cortina d’Ampezzo.

February 16, 2024 02:01 PM

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Kathleen Rellihan

The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Stay Here Next

Dubai’s Newest Sky-High Resort Is a Cantilevered Architectural Wonder

The splashy new One&Only One Za’abeel stands out in a city of over-the-top properties.

February 13, 2024 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

This guest room at the St. Regis Venice features a chaise longue and a balcony with views of the Grand Canal.

Hotels We Love

The World’s 15 Most Romantic Hotels

These retreats around the world offer a dreamy setting for your next romantic getaway.

February 10, 2024 08:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

A painting by Pablo Picasso hangs in a common area of the Fife Arms in Scotland.

Hotels

At This Luxury Hotel in Scotland, You Can Sleep With World-Class Art

At the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, the artwork is extraordinary and the afternoon tea might involve whisky.

January 31, 2024 11:42 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

“There is no normal life in Venice. Here everything and everyone floats,” wrote Peggy Guggenheim, the art-collecting American heiress who made the city her home. There’s only one way to see it and, whether you choose to so by gondola, water taxi, or crowded vaporetto, cruising past the city’s labyrinth of canals, 15th-century palazzos, and churches with their crooked bell towers is an unforgettable experience. Back on terra firma, enjoy the symphony of competing café orchestras in magnificent Saint Mark’s Square—yours for an overpriced cup of coffee. <br /><br /><strong>Travel Tip:</strong> Transfers to Marco Polo Airport, located 7.5 miles from Venice by road and 6 miles by water, are available by taxi, bus, and water bus.

Where to Travel Next

10 Best Places to Visit in April

Head for a solar eclipse experience, jazzy celebration, or underrated tulip destination this April.

January 31, 2024 09:14 AM

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Mark Ellwood

The Sunroom on Ponant's Le Commandant Charcot with chairs and loungers facing a wall of windows and a server with a tray

Cruise

These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

January 22, 2024 01:57 PM

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Fran Golden

A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

In the Magazine

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

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