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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
A straight-on view of the Trevi fountain in Rome with a smattering of onlookers in the foreground
Trending News
Rome’s Trevi Fountain to Start Charging for Access
December 23, 2025 11:44 AM
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Erica Firpo
A family of three walks along a wooden beach path past a sign noting sea turtle nests
Water Sports
The Best Ways to See Charleston by Water
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Castle Hot Springs
Natural Wonders
The Southwestern State Hiding Hot Springs, Swimming Holes, and Natural Waterslides
December 23, 2025 06:01 AM
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Cindy Barks
Cunard Queen Mary 2 - New York
Cruise
Nostalgia on the High Seas—These 6 Throwback Cruises Will Take You Back in Time
December 22, 2025 06:49 PM
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Erica Silverstein
Two men chat outside the storefront of M. Dumas & Sons in Charleston
History + Culture
Charleston Markets and Makers Worth Visiting
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LGBTQ Travel
Opinion: A Single Letter on a Passport Can Change Everything
December 22, 2025 02:41 PM
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John Tanzella
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Hotels
Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite
December 22, 2025 01:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
A sting quartet playing on the Spoleto Festival stage.
History + Culture
How the Charleston Area Became a Creative Force in the South
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Aerial view of the beach and pool at Beaches Turks & Caicos.
Family Travel
These All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts Are Designed for Families
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Rock formations at a beach, with turquoise and dark blue water in the foreground
Islands
10 Tropical Island Getaways Worldwide for People Who Are Tired of Being Cold
December 22, 2025 12:16 PM
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Paul Rubio
Indoor view of The Ordinary restaurant.
Food + Drink
This Destination Leads the Southern Food Scene
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Elevated view of downtown Asheville with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance and blooming rhododendron in the foreground.
Cities We Love
10 Travel Itineraries for Exploring Asheville Your Way
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The tail of an American Airlines aircraft in the foreground and one taxing in the background with a control tower and terminal behind it at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Air Travel News
American Airlines Has Started Holding Some Tight Flight Connections for Customers—Here’s How It Works
December 19, 2025 05:45 PM
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Sophie Friedman
A chef grilling fish to add to several plates in the foreground.
Food + Drink
The Top 5 Sandals Resorts Restaurants With Island Influence
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A red high speed train going through a snow covered landscape in Europe
Trains
The Eurostar Snow Train Is Back, Offering a Greener Way to Reach the French Alps
December 19, 2025 03:15 PM
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Sophie Friedman
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Hotel News + Openings
A Cotswolds Countryside Estate Is the First Opening by a New Hotel Brand
December 19, 2025 02:14 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Bali, Indonesia
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel in 2026, According to Your Astrological Sign
December 19, 2025 02:12 PM
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Lacey Ramburger
The Lobby of Gorilla Forest Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary, with earth tones and a central table.
Stay Here Next
This Newly Rebuilt Lodge in Uganda Puts You Steps From Mountain Gorilla Treks
December 19, 2025 01:53 PM
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Susan Portnoy
Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania
Where to Travel Next
We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat
December 19, 2025 01:11 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Whether your ideal Hawaiian vacation means time sunning, hiking, or snorkeling, there’s an island for you.
Islands
The Best Hawaiian Islands to Visit for Different Kinds of Travelers
December 19, 2025 12:59 PM
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Amanda Castleman
Aerial view of fort ruins in Bermuda.
Art + Culture
Inside Bermuda’s Emerging Art World
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Sunset view from a bistro table along the water at the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Health + Wellness
Where to Relax and Recharge in México This Winter
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Trains
The U.K.'s Most Beautiful Train Rides Glide Through Glens, Over Viaducts, and Along Cliffs
December 19, 2025 06:04 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Séka Hills
Food + Drink
Where to Try Indigenous Dishes Across California
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There's a complex comfort-to-cost calculus to use when you're considering premium economy on an international flight.
Air Travel News
Is Upgrading to Premium Economy on International Flights Worth It?
December 18, 2025 06:29 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A pool with chairs and umbrellas at the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
Family Travel
What Makes These Resorts Great for Family-Friendly Winter Escapes
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A guest of Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya, a woman with brown hair in a white swimsuit, enters the aquamarine water of a cenote.
Art + Culture
Local Experiences to Try on Your Winter Getaway
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Accessible Travel
What Hotels Get Wrong (and Right) About Accessible Design, From Disabled Travelers
December 18, 2025 04:39 PM
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Kelly Dawson
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