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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

The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has a large pool with a fountain and is dotted with palm trees.

Hotels

The UAE’s Next Big Luxury Travel Destination

Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks about the hospitality boom in the Middle East—and the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah into a luxury travel destination.

April 04, 2024 08:00 AM

Chefchaouen Morocco streets, blue tiles and walls

Cities We Love

The Fascinating History Behind Morocco’s “Blue City”

The story behind the country’s most colorful town.

March 20, 2024 07:00 PM

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Lisa Trottier

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

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This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

An overhead shot of a woman bathing in a hot tub surrounded by plants

Natural Wonders

14 Hot Springs Worth Traveling For

These natural healing waters also happen to be in some of the most beautiful places on earth.

March 08, 2024 10:12 AM

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Maggie Fuller

This pool at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is flanked by white chairs and palm trees.

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A Look Inside the Most Exciting New Luxury Resort in the Seychelles

This new private island resort in the Seychelles has villas with private pools, candlelit dinners, and wildlife watching.

March 07, 2024 11:35 AM

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Chris Schalkx

Aerial view of a busy stretch of beach in St. Pete-Clearwater, Florida complete with loungers and umbrellas

Where to Travel Next

7 Underrated Places in Florida You Should Visit in 2024

There’s plenty to soak in on a visit to the Sunshine State (besides all that Vitamin Sea).

February 29, 2024 07:47 PM

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Terry Ward

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

The Amache National Historic Site featuring an old barrack and guard tower

History + Culture

This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System

The hope is that preserving this Japanese American internment camp in Colorado will inform future generations about a shameful part of U.S. history.

February 23, 2024 01:40 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Anthem live music venue at the Wharf in Washington DC. The marquee is reflecting the Washington Nationals winning the World Series.

Art + Culture

Washington, D.C.’s Best Live Music Venues, According to the Musicians Who Live There

Surround yourself with sound in the city’s best concert halls and venues.

February 15, 2024 10:51 AM

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Karen Carmichael

Enjoy an unparalleled experience in Croatia when you travel by yacht.

Where to Travel Next

From Island-Hopping to Visiting Ancient Wineries, Your Next Big Thrill Awaits in This Destination

Travel in style by yacht in Croatia with Ker & Downey for awe-inspiring experiences.

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