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Hotels We Love

The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It

Not all Eiffel Tower views are created equal. These hotels prove why only some are worth the splurge.

September 18, 2025 09:58 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

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

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

October 28, 2025 07:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Want to Send My Parents to Europe. How Do I Make Sure the Trip Goes Off Without a Hitch?

Our Unpacked advice columnist shares ideas with a reader who is planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

December 10, 2024 02:02 PM

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Anu Taranath

The exterior of Smash Records next to other colorful buildings in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

Art + Culture

The 6 Best Vinyl Shops in Washington D.C.

Plus, what to buy, where to eat and stay, and what to do in the nation’s capital.

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Hiking + Cycling

This 175-Mile Trail Takes You Through the Hidden Treasures of Hawai‘i

The Ala Kahakai celebrates traditional Hawaiian culture; it has been in continuous use since the Polynesians arrived on the Big Island.

September 28, 2020 02:37 PM

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Karen Berger

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Air Travel News

Etihad’s 3-Room Residence Is the Most Exclusive Airline Cabin You Can Book. Here’s What It’s Like

Tickets for this exclusive experience can cost upwards of $25,000 but come with plenty of high-end perks.

August 15, 2024 10:18 AM

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Blane Bachelor

A pool on Moskito Island in the Caribbean with views of the sea and surrounding green mountains.

Hotels

The Ultimate Way to Bond With Friends? A Private, Over-the-Top Caribbean Island

How a travel writer turned a milestone birthday into an unforgettable group retreat at Moskito Island in the Caribbean.

November 25, 2024 02:25 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Bid Your Way Into First or Business Class for Less

More than 50 airlines now let economy passengers bid on premium seats. Here’s how upgrade auctions work, what they cost, and when the strategy is actually worth it.

March 4, 2026 09:42 AM

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Bailey Berg

Aerial view of Messina Sicily showing the harbor, the town and mountains in the distance

Trains

The World’s Longest Bridge Will Soon Connect Sicily to Mainland Italy (and Some People Aren’t Happy About It)

If built, the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world would connect mainland Italy with Sicily. But it comes with risks—and controversy.

October 10, 2025 03:34 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

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Longreads

People Who Hate Airports Can’t See What Makes Them Magical

Airports are maddening. But they’re also magical, I think—even after getting stranded in one for eight hours.

December 11, 2025 11:02 AM

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Heather Radke

Health + Wellness

Go It Alone: Where to Hike, Meditate, and Breathe Among Trees This Year, All on Your Own

From practicing yoga in Sri Lanka to soaking in hot springs in Banff National Park, here’s where to treat your mind, body, and soul kindly.

January 23, 2026 12:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.

Stay Here Next

This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway

On the heels of a recent renovation, this historic Relais & Châteaux hotel added a farmhouse villa that’s perfect for groups of friends and families.

September 30, 2023 06:00 AM

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Joe Diaz

A view of the purple mountains reflecting in a pond at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in the Greater Palm Springs, California.

Health + Wellness

This California Destination Is the Perfect Outdoor Getaway

Catch the sunrise on canyon hikes, take an aerial tram to a forested mountaintop, then squeeze in a few rounds of night golf on a world-renowned course in Greater Palm Springs.

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