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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
Alcudia in Mallorca
Cruise
7 Up-and-Coming Cruise Destinations to Sail to in 2026
February 18, 2026 05:54 PM
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Fran Golden
Kisa spread
Food + Drink
Bakeries, Boutiques, and Beauty Rooms: NYC Is Having a Korean Culture Moment
February 18, 2026 01:09 PM
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Katie Chang
Murrieta Hot Springs Resort (Oasis Pool shown on the left)
Road Trips
7 Detour-Worthy Hot Springs Within an Hour’s Drive of Route 66
February 18, 2026 12:03 PM
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Matt Kirouac
A bar area at the Capital One Landing lounge in LaGuardia Airport with rose-tinted stools surrounding the bar, seats and plants in the space around, and a large dramatic ceiling feature that hangs down above the bar
Air Travel News
This Is NYC’s Most Exciting New Airport Lounge—and It Includes Killer Tapas From Chef José Andrés
February 17, 2026 05:42 PM
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Chris Dong
The new American Express Centurion Lounge at Atlanta Airport
Air Travel News
A Guide to Every AmEx Centurion Airport Lounge in the United States
February 17, 2026 05:41 PM
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Paul Rubio
View of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial surrounded by cherry trees.
History + Culture
Black History and Food Define Washington, D.C.
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Rocky cliffs surrounding turquoise Mediterranean water in Malta.
Where to Travel Next
12 Under-the-Radar Places You Should Travel to Now, Before They Get Popular
February 17, 2026 12:14 PM
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Shayla Martin
Mohawk Journeys
History + Culture
A River Adventure Between New York and Canada Showed Me Forgotten—and Much Needed—Lessons for America
February 17, 2026 11:46 AM
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Karen Gardiner
Aerial view of the Oak Island Lighthouse on Caswell Beach.
U.S. Beaches
6 Romantic Beaches That Offer a Quieter NC Coast
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Overhead view of Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage's pool area with mountains in the background and palm trees all around
Hotels We Love
Wellness, Retro Glam, and Relaxation—Escape to Palm Springs at These 5 New and Renewed Desert Hotels
February 16, 2026 02:05 PM
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Michelle Baran
Little Tobago off the coast of Tobago
Islands
This Quiet Caribbean Village Is a Gateway to Record-Breaking Coral Reefs and Ancient Forests
February 13, 2026 05:56 PM
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Joanna Niles
Visovac Monastery sits on a small island surrounded by turquoise blue water and forested hills in the background
Air Travel News
The Exciting New International Flight Routes for 2026 Worth Planning a Trip Around
February 13, 2026 01:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Two kayakers paddling through Holden Beach Marina.
Outdoor Adventure
Where to Bike, Paddle, and Fish on North Carolina’s Quiet Coast
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L-R: Ashdown Forest, UK; Gaudi's sculptural buildings in Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain; SS Sudan Nile River Cruise
Festivals + Events
From Gaudí to Royal Fashion: The Anniversaries Worth Traveling for in 2026
February 13, 2026 09:07 AM
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Katie Chang
A brown, green, and red home in Greenland with water and snowy hills in he background
Trending News
Denmark Has a Clear Message for U.S. Travelers Amid Tensions Over Greenland
February 12, 2026 05:06 PM
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Blane Bachelor
The swimming pool at Andaz One Bangkok faces Lumphini Park.
Stay Here Next
Inside Andaz One Bangkok, a Low-Key Hotel in One of the City’s Best Locations
February 12, 2026 04:25 PM
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Chris Schalkx
Chidorigafuchi Park
4 Days In
4 Days in Tokyo: Vintage Denim Boutiques, Playful Museums, and Surprisingly Great Pizza
February 12, 2026 03:36 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
View of the Ritz-Carlton, Naples exterior from the beach.
Family Travel
Why Parents Love The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
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One&Only Moonlight Basin opened in Montana in Big Sky, Montana, in November 2025.
Stay Here Next
This New Resort in Montana Is One of the Year’s Most Exciting Hotel Openings—We Checked In
February 12, 2026 01:38 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Europe’s Most Magnificent Train Stations—and the Rails to Ride to Visit Them
Trains
12 of Europe’s Most Beautiful Train Stations
February 12, 2026 10:53 AM
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Chris Ciolli
L-R: Tate Modern, Bankside, London, UK; <i>Frida: The Making of an Icon</i> installation view; Keith Haring, <i>Robot</i>, 1983 Enamel and Day Glo on incised wood
Art + Culture
Plan Your Travel Year: 8 Art Shows Worth Traveling for This Year
February 12, 2026 08:02 AM
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Ellen Carpenter
Beef wellington on a plate with hollandaise sauce
Air Travel News
To Celebrate 100 Years, a Major U.S. Airline Will Serve These 1920s Culinary Classics
February 11, 2026 02:43 PM
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Chris Dong
Paris, France - 06 April 2025: Tuileries gardens in spring
Cities We Love
How to Spend One Perfect Day in Paris
February 11, 2026 01:38 PM
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Lane Nieset
Left: Hollywood, Florida in Miami beach area with cityscape of residential skyscrapers coastal buildings and above aerial view of bay Stranahan River; right: Aerial photo Miami Hard Rock Stadium University of Miami football
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Hack That Will Make World Cup Travel More Fun and Crowd-Free
February 11, 2026 01:23 PM
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Meredith Heil
Faena - Living Room
Stay Here Next
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings
February 11, 2026 12:28 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Cantina Contramar at Fontainebleau - Gabriela-Camara (L) Pescado a la talla (R)
Hotel News + Openings
A Celebrated Mexico City Restaurant Is Coming to Las Vegas
February 11, 2026 11:50 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Where to Go in Spring
10 Best Places to Travel in April
February 11, 2026 10:25 AM
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Mark Ellwood
The sand bar at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples.
Hotels
How Naples’ Iconic Resort Is Redefining the Gulf Coast
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