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A bellman carries suitcases up a staircase at the Raffles OWO.

AFAR’s cofounder and CEO, Greg Sullivan, reflects on how marquee hotels are increasingly becoming destinations themselves.

April 23, 2024 12:36 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Loyalty + Rewards

Where to Use Hotel Points for Free Stays in Major U.S. Cities

Spend your hotel points wisely on stays at these luxe properties, from New York City to Beverly Hills.

April 19, 2024 07:24 AM

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Paul Rubio

A black marble covered sprawling bathroom with double vanity and large window in the Regent Suite on the Seven Seas Splendor

Cruise News

The World’s Most Expensive Cruise Runs Up to Nearly $1 Million Per Person And Will Sail to 40 Countries

Ultraluxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a record-breaking 140-day world cruise that will visit 71 ports in 40 countries on 6 continents.

April 11, 2024 06:34 PM

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Jeri Clausing

Hotels We Love

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

Person walking by a cafe with a blue awning

Cities We Love

4 Days in Paris: Locals Share How Best to Experience the City of Light

Linger in historic public squares or opulent mansions, and indulge in multicourse meals or spas fit for royalty during a long weekend in the city.

April 01, 2024 10:30 AM

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Sara Lieberman

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

The guest rooms at Eaton DC were designed to impart a down-to-earth vibe with midcentury influences.

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

No matter your political party or your price point, you can find an appealing place to stay in the nation’s capital.

March 22, 2024 07:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

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

Cozy up with a book in one of Seattle's many literary locales, such as Left Bank Books in Pike Place Market.

UNESCO World Heritage

A Booklover’s Guide to One of The Only UNESCO Cities of Literature in the U.S.

From indie bookstores to readings and events, here are some great ways to experience the city’s literary scene.

March 12, 2024 02:03 PM

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Lora Shinn

15 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

History + Culture

17 Beautiful, Abandoned Places Around the World

From a deserted Bolivian “train cemetery” to an empty, Romanian salt mine, these are some of the world’s most fascinating and unusual tourist attractions.

February 26, 2024 08:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

This seating area at Violino d'Oro in Venice has arched windows and canal views.

Stay Here Next

This New Boutique Hotel in Venice Connects You to the City’s Best Artisans

Set in a quiet square in the heart of Venice, Violino d’Oro showcases local craftsmanship.

February 26, 2024 01:44 PM

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Erica Firpo

The grand hall of St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has curved ceilings and is decorated with a green-dominant color scheme.

Hotels

All Aboard: These 6 Hotels Are Located in Former Train Stations

These splendid properties will transport you to a time when U.S. train travel was glamorous.

February 26, 2024 01:37 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Yellow cocktail with lemon on a glass table

Food + Drink

The Off-Menu Drink You Have to Order in Las Vegas

This not-so-secret cocktail has one particularly mouth-watering ingredient.

February 22, 2024 02:48 PM

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Andrew Richdale

A man in a suit stands in front of grand doors in a historic stone building

Art + Culture

A Guide to the Chic Paris Filming Locations From Apple TV+’s New Drama About Chanel and Dior

Set during and after World War II, The New Look follows the famous designers through hotels, brasseries, and boutiques that are still around today.

February 14, 2024 01:14 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Versailles, France, August 18, 2012. Le Grand Trianon at The Palace of Versailles.

History + Culture

8 Beautiful Châteaux in France You Can Visit—or Even Spend the Night In

Spending the day in fantastical splendor? Yes, please.

February 13, 2024 10:51 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

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