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Brothers Paolo Bucher, left, and Jan Bucher, right, are part of the Bucher family, who have run Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni since about 1850.
Hotels
All in the Family, and Still Thriving: Hotels Run by Heirs for Generations
Think it’s hard keeping a business in the family? Try finding a hotel where the great-grandchildren of the founders didn’t sell to the highest bidder. These retreats are still run by the same families for four generations and beyond.
September 12, 2025 11:31 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
Niue
Outdoor Adventure
A Scuba Diver’s Guide to the Best Places in the World to Explore Underwater
September 11, 2025 03:04 PM
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Terry Ward
A person dipping a dessert taco into chocolate sauce at the Pink Agave restaurant on Virgin Voyages
Cruise
Millennials and Gen Z Have Decided That, Actually, Cruises Are Cool—and Ships Will Never Be the Same
September 11, 2025 01:47 PM
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Lauren Dana Ellman
Iceland
Off The Tourist Trail
From Tourist Hot Spots to Less-Visited Wonders, Here’s How to Enjoy Iceland Without Fighting the Crowds
September 11, 2025 12:08 PM
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Ali Wunderman
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels We Love
These Independent and French-Owned Hotels Are Where Paris Insiders Check In
September 11, 2025 11:27 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
Could an “Airport Divorce” Save Your Travels (and Your Relationship)?
September 11, 2025 08:59 AM
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Kinsey Gidick
View through an airplane window out onto the wing as the airplane flies above a smattering of clouds
Air Travel News
With the Value of Airline Loyalty in Doubt, a New Report Reveals the Programs That Still Perform
September 10, 2025 06:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
Wildebeest in Liuwa Plain National Park's honey-colored plains in Zambia
Hotels
The Great Migration in Africa You Haven’t Heard of Yet
September 10, 2025 11:38 AM
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Mazuba Kapambwe
Spectacular cliffs and rocky coast line of Asturias near Llanes in Northern Spain with the hiking trail to Santiago leading through eucalyptus forests and coast line with a hidden beach
Hiking + Cycling
Escape the Crowds on Spain’s Camino de Santiago With These Two Quieter Cliffside Paths
September 10, 2025 11:15 AM
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Hayley Domin
View from the water of Varanasi, a spiritual center in India, with boats lining the waterfront and colorful buildings along the stepped shores
River Cruises
Bengal Tigers, Bustling Markets, and Ancient Temples: A New Wave of Cruises Is Plying India’s Storied Rivers
September 09, 2025 06:31 PM
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Bailey Berg
(Left) Glenaeagles bedroom with wooden canopy bed and pink sofa, (Right) Fife arms bedroom with bed with tartan throw
Hotels
These Are the 2 Best Hotels in Scotland. And I’m Declaring a Winner.
September 09, 2025 03:57 PM
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Mark Ellwood
a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky
Style + Design
Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.
September 09, 2025 04:07 AM
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Sarah Buder
a black and white historic photo of a group of black people posing on the beach on historic Butler Beach Florida , part of the St. Johns County Black Heritage Trail
History + Culture
A New Black Heritage Trail Puts Florida’s Civil Rights History in the Spotlight
September 09, 2025 03:05 AM
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Mariette Williams
Want the best gelato-filled brioche in Sicily? Head to Letojanni.
Destination Spotlight
I Live in Rome. Here’s Where I Go When I Want an Italian Beach Getaway Like No Other
September 08, 2025 08:56 PM
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Erica Firpo
A split-screen image with a birds-eye view of a green soccer field on the left, and a photo of the Empire State Building on the right
Trending News
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Coming to North America: Here’s Your Guide to Tickets, Games, and Travel
September 08, 2025 07:15 PM
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Meredith Heil Bock
Port Ellen on the coast of the Isle of Islay in Western Scotland at sunrise with row houses lining the waterfront
Hotel News + Openings
A Famous Scottish Distillery Has Opened Its Own Boutique Hotel and Restaurant
September 08, 2025 03:21 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Friends on a trip together
Trending News
Op Ed: The Travel Industry Promised Inclusion. BIPOC Travelers Say It’s Falling Short
September 08, 2025 12:03 PM
Overhead view of airplane o a tarmac
Air Travel News
Airlines Will No Longer Be Required to Compensate Passengers for Flight Delays Under New Administration Plan
September 05, 2025 07:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Close-up of a person typing on a laptop in an airplane
Air Travel News
Another Major U.S. Airline Will Offer Free Wi-Fi, Finally Making the In-Flight Perk the Norm
September 05, 2025 01:20 PM
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Dennis Green
Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola (right); Milan's Duomo facade (left)
Style + Design
A Guide to Milan’s Creative Side From the Designer of the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel
September 05, 2025 11:16 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Trees in bright red and orange fall hues surround the scenic Bish Bash Falls in eastern Massachusetts
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Fall Foliage Prediction Map Will Help You Plan the Perfect Autumn Getaway Across the U.S.
September 04, 2025 06:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
Hotels We Love
Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels
September 04, 2025 12:34 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
An early autumn foliage scene of houses in Woodstock, Vermont mountains
Where to Travel Next
Celebrate Sweater Weather in These 11 New England Small Towns
September 04, 2025 10:19 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Cactus on Isla San Francisco with a view of the coast.
Cruise
The Best Way to See Baja is a Small Ship Cruise. Here’s Why
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Family of woman, man and young child taking a selfie in front of the Arc de triomphe in Paris, France
Cities We Love
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Paris With Kids: Things to Do, Where to Stay, What to Eat
September 03, 2025 02:17 PM
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Elissa Garay
Boats cruise along a canal in Berlin with the Berlin Cathedral in the background
Trending News
3 European Cities to Adopt Copenhagen’s System of Rewarding Travelers for Eco-Friendly Behaviors
September 03, 2025 12:08 PM
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Bailey Berg
Chicari Camp is surrounded by wilderness in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique.
Stay Here Next
I’ve Been on Dozens of Safaris. This Camp Taught Me Something New
September 03, 2025 11:51 AM
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Melanie van Zyl
group of five middle aged people standing at a fence overlooking a green mountain valley. The travelers are wearing shorts, tshirts, backpacks and hat of all colors.
Where to Travel Next
No Kids, No Work, No Limits
September 03, 2025 11:28 AM
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Billie Cohen
Ilma cruising through a European port
AFAR Advisor
5 Yacht Destinations for Arts and Culture Lovers
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A Premium Suite on the Blue Jasmine Train Journey with a double bed up against a window with gold curtains and a view of the Thai countryside
Trending News
A Restored Sleeper Train to Launch From Bangkok to Chiang Mai, With Temples and Regional Cuisine Along the Way
September 02, 2025 06:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Epic Trips
From Poutine to Pierogi: 4 Must-Try Street Eats
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Rangiroa aerial drone video of atoll island motu and coral reef in French Polynesia, Tahiti. Amazing nature landscape with blue lagoon and Pacific Ocean. Tropical island paradise in Tuamotus Islands.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
We Asked 5 Americans: What Is It Really Like to Retire Abroad?
September 02, 2025 03:44 PM
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Terry Ward
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Republic Bar
AFAR Advisor
These Are the Best Cities for Food Lovers—Here’s Where to Stay When You Get There
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A park-lined waterfront in Panama City with a large collection of skyscrapers in the background
Trending News
The Best Country for Living Abroad Is Closer to the U.S. Than You Might Think
September 02, 2025 12:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Stay Here Next
I Swapped NYC Subway Delays for Saddles at This New Catskills Ranch
September 01, 2025 11:53 AM
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Susan Portnoy
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