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Splurge vs. Steal: A Tokyo Trip on Two Budgets

Whether you’re on the hunt for an over-the-top escape or an affordable getaway, we’ve got you covered.

March 12, 2020 04:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Outdoor Adventure

9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World

If you love stargazing, visit one of these 9 top spots—including Great Basin National Park and Galloway Forest Park—around the world.

June 3, 2022 01:11 PM

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Bailey Berg

6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life

Art + Culture

8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki

These luminous events, from Chiang Mai to O‘ahu, are rooted in ancient cultural traditions.

October 20, 2025 06:13 PM

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Bailey Berg

View of Philadelphia City Hall across the street with international flags of different countries in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on May 2, 2025.

4 Days In

4 Days in Philadelphia: Cobblestones, Calder Sculptures, and a 24/7 Cheese Vending Machine

Emblems of the country’s birth, winding river trails, and great eating are a few of the city’s draws.

October 14, 2025 09:02 AM

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Regan Stephens

Young black woman with curly hair sitting in airport, tired, with red rolling suitcase

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work

Jet lag can really put a damper on international travel. Here’s how you might be able to beat it.

January 12, 2026 05:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A plate of baked oysters at Greg Norman Australian Grille in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Food + Drink

The Ultimate Food and Drink Guide to Myrtle Beach

Family-friendly dinner shows, fine dining, and ice cream cones are all on the menu in beautiful Myrtle Beach.

Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach

An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Detour From Tokyo

A visit to Japan’s less-visited Ishikawa Prefecture will reward you with beautiful landscapes, cozy hot springs, local produce, and exquisite craftsmanship.

January 9, 2018 09:30 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Alpina Gstaad is located a short walk from the center of town.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Alpina Gstaad in Switzerland

With a sexy new Japanese whisky bar and an extended summer season, the Alpina Gstaad remains a standard bearer in the Swiss Alps for design lovers and après aficionados.

February 28, 2023 08:23 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

This Park Suite King Deluxe Room at the Park Hyatt Marrakech has large wood paneling behind a large bed and an outdoor patio with a daybed.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your World of Hyatt Points For an Epic Vacation in 2024

Spend those hard-earned World of Hyatt hotel points on a chic retreat in the French Riviera, a wellness getaway in Arizona, an urban oasis in Tokyo, and more.

April 30, 2024 09:14 AM

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Chris Dong

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Kyoto This Fall

Kyoto’s autumn season means luxurious new hotels, seasonal kaiseki meals, traditional tea ceremonies, and one of the world’s finest displays of fall foliage.

September 16, 2019 10:52 AM

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Nora Walsh

The glass skyscraper where the St. Regis Chicago resides was designed by Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang.

Stay Here Next

The Tallest Building Ever Designed by a Woman Is Also One of Chicago’s Best Hotels

The St. Regis Chicago is big on indulgence—but tucked in a corner most tourists never reach.

May 28, 2025 10:10 AM

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Heidi Mitchell

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Eat the Best of Tokyo Without Leaving New York City

A new restaurant from Tokyo’s yakitori master recently opened on the Lower East Side.

January 13, 2020 12:48 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

The Danish tall-masted ship “<i>Danmark”</i> comes to New York City in September.

Travel for Good

A Danish Tall Ship Will Dock at South Street Seaport in September—and You Can Board

Talk ship-shop and sustainability with the 80 cadets of the “Danmark” during Climate Week NYC 2022.

August 26, 2022 03:08 PM

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Jane L. Levere

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