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Hotels We Love
The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026
Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.
June 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Smithsonian Castle - Haupt Garden, behind the Castle
Trending News
7 New Reasons to Visit the National Mall This Summer
June 9, 2026 08:12 PM
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Madeline Weinfield
People on a touring boat in Copenhagen
Trending News
In This Scandinavian City, Visitors Are Being Rewarded for Their Good Deeds
June 9, 2026 06:48 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Long lines of travelers at an airport in Europe
Trending News
Traveling to Europe This Summer? Be Ready for a Long Wait at Border Control
June 9, 2026 06:43 PM
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Dianne See Morrison
Which Caribbean Island Should You Visit?
Islands
Which Caribbean Island Should You Visit?
June 9, 2026 01:18 PM
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Brian Major
Left: Louisville, Kentucky - NuLu neighborhood streetscape; right: Play Dance Bar
LGBTQ Travel
I’ve Lived All Over the U.S. Here’s Why I Think the Best Gay Bars Are in Red States
June 8, 2026 06:28 PM
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Matt Kirouac
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Trending News
Hawaiian Airlines Is Ending Free Meals on Many Flights—but It’s Not All Bad News
June 8, 2026 06:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of Machu Picchu
Fall 2025
From the Amazon to Machu Picchu, What It’s Like to Visit Peru as a Blind Traveler
October 31, 2025 10:47 AM
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Ryan Knighton
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Food + Drink
This Midwest State Capital Is Emerging as One of America’s Most Thrilling Food Cities
October 31, 2025 07:00 AM
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Katie Chang
A Jamaica flag waving in the sky
Trending News
Hurricane Melissa’s Unprecedented Impact on Jamaica and How to Help
October 30, 2025 05:25 PM
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Terry Ward
Dramatic evening light looking out across the Great Smoky Mountains from along the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
Off The Tourist Trail
Yes, You Can See USA’s Most Visited National Park Without Crowds—Here’s the Local Expert Guide
October 30, 2025 02:53 PM
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Olivia Young
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Fall 2025
In Botswana, Tracking Lions and Elephants—By Bike
October 30, 2025 08:25 AM
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Chris Colin
View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.
Winter Sports
Where to Après Ski in North America This Season
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Celebrity Cruises' Xcel ship in Santorini
Cruise
Do You Know What’s Happening Inside Your Cruise Ship? The Wild Experiments Taking Place Below Deck
October 29, 2025 07:29 PM
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Fran Golden
The new Delta Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport with a central fireplace and seating that looks at out the surrounding mountains through floor-to-ceiling windows
Air Travel News
This Airport Just Opened Two New Lounges—One With an Outdoor Terrace and Another With an Immersive Video Room
October 29, 2025 07:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
View of the slopes in Deer Valley.
Winter Sports
Where to Ski and Après Ski in Deer Valley This Winter
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Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.
Air Travel News
Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight
October 28, 2025 07:21 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Fall 2025
How Visiting Lesser-Known Historical Sites Makes Me a Better Traveler
October 28, 2025 05:57 PM
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Latria Graham
Two men cross-country skiing in icebreakers wear.
Packing Tips + Gear
Travel-Ready Base Layers That Simplify Packing
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A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park
National Parks
Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks
October 28, 2025 03:35 PM
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Suzie Dundas
A rendering of the interior of a forthcoming Magnifica Air airplane with two-by-two rows of lie-flat seats
Air Travel News
A New U.S. Airline Will Offer Private Jet–Style Flights Without the Premium Price Tag
October 27, 2025 07:49 PM
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Bailey Berg
A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.
Holiday Travel
These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds
October 27, 2025 04:56 PM
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Lottie Gross
A few of the facade and pool of Auberge de Soleil in Napa Valley.
Health + Wellness
California Wellness Retreats Worth the Trip
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Left: An Airbus A220 from Breeze on a landing approach at the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, at Golden Hour; right: full menu line-up of Delta's collaboration with chef José Andrés<br/>
Air Travel News
Delta and Chef José Andrés Hope to Shatter the Reputation of Bland Airplane Food with This New In-Flight Menu
October 24, 2025 05:02 PM
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Rachel Chang
View of the Inn at Death Valley pool.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Find Luxury in California’s National Parks
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Guerneville, California
Food + Drink
7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler
October 24, 2025 09:25 AM
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Justin Goldman
Four young Black men playing trombone and several middle aged Black people in colorful suits dancing down the street
4 Days In
4 Days in New Orleans: Zip Lines Over Alligators, Raised Mausoleums, and Cajun Sausage Croissants
October 24, 2025 09:10 AM
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Jenny Adams
A woman gazing out at the view from an infinity pool at Banyan Tree Mayakoba.
Health + Wellness
A Coastal Wellness Retreat Rooted in Mayan Traditions
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Joshue trees dot the landscape in Joshua Tree National Park with rocky, bouldered hills in the background
Trending News
Can (and Should) You Still Travel to National Parks During the Government Shutdown?
October 23, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Game room with blue and black striped carpets, arcade sign, and jukebox
Loyalty + Rewards
Arcade Games, Caviar Deviled Eggs, and Zero-Gravity Nap Pods—How Far Will Airport Lounges Go for Your Loyalty?
October 23, 2025 06:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
Children peaking over a fence at Alisanal Ranch.
Family Travel
A California Wine Country Guide for Families
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View of Koba Sports Bar exterior at Mayakoba.
Food + Drink
How This México Resort Is Changing Resort Dining
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Seaside shot of a Greek Island with white-washed houses on a hill overlooking the sea.
Destination Spotlight
What’s the Next Hot Retirement Destination? Hint: It’s Rich in Sea Air, Healthy Living, and Ouzo
October 23, 2025 11:25 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
A person, seen from behind, sitting in bed and stretching their arms overhead looking out at a pool area outside
Trending News
Demand for Adults-Only Resorts Is on the Rise. But Should Kids Really Be Excluded?
October 23, 2025 11:08 AM
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Terry Ward
The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn, NY
Art + Culture
Visit 9 Spine-Chilling Bookstores in North America Dedicated Exclusively to Horror
October 22, 2025 04:02 PM
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Jennifer Billock
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