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The precariously leaning, step-gabled houses that were joined to form this elegant dining room date back to 1614, and many of their original interiors remain intact, with beautiful delft-tiled walls, wood beams, and wide-plank floors. The restaurant’s name, which translates to “the Silver Mirror,” serves locally sourced ingredients, such as Zeeland mussels, North Sea shrimp, and Dutch beef, with a contemporary flair; the award-winning wine list includes some 225 bottles from around the world. Order à la carte or try one of the tasting menus, which run from four to seven courses and are priced from €49.95 to €79.95 (about $60 to $95) without wine.

There are few places where you can better learn about the beauty and complexity of desert ecology than the Desert Botanical Garden, not far from downtown Phoenix. Check out the Desert Discovery Loop Trail for a look at local flora, go for a flashlight tour or cooking class (using plants found in the region, of course), or catch one of the musical performances that are part of the garden’s concert series. Make a point to visit the Desert Terrace Garden for the best views of the surrounding buttes and desert.

The red brick building that houses DeSoto Central Market has lived many lives over the course of its 90-plus years—first as a car dealership, then an antiques shop, and at one point, an advertising firm. Today, the sprawling structure is a market and gathering space where locals go for oysters, burgers, Mexican-Asian fusion spreads, community events, and more. DeSoto is both a retail beacon to the modern-day consumer (there’s a cold-pressed juice bar and a kiosk selling ethically sourced stone jewelry, for instance) as well as a stunning reflection of Phoenix history, complete with exposed brick walls and rustic beams overhead.

Hike volcanoes, soak in hot springs, and explore lakeside villages.

Here’s how to have an epic adventure at Channel Islands National Park.

With more than 100,000 items in its collection, the Deutsches Museum is one of the most important science and technology museums in the world. Even though only around a quarter of the collection is on display at any one time, the breadth is nonetheless mind-boggling, ranging from the Stone Age to the present and touching on everything from cellular biology to atomic physics. Indeed, the holdings are so massive—and still growing—that they’re divided between several venues, including a hangar at Schleißheim airfield and the Deutsches Museum in Bonn. Specific highlights in Munich include the first motorized aircraft built by the Wright brothers, the first motorcar made by Karl Benz, and a U1 submarine. Also worth checking out are interactive displays that detail glass-blowing and paper-making, and the live demonstrations and experiments that take place each day. A dedicated children’s area with hundreds of activities caters to younger visitors, but, kids or not, plan to spend at least half a day here—and be pleasant overwhelmed.

Stables, a creekside spa, and limestone canyon views: Aman’s first ranch resort is in Texas Hill Country, and it might be its most ambitious American property yet.

Sonoma County brings a touch of France with renowned wineries, bistros, and boutique hotels.

Explore all the ways water shows off across Mexico.

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent has been on dozens of cruises in her life. Despite being prone to seasickness, she has mostly avoided it with these remedies.

In the state of Guanajuato, cooks at restaurants and ranches are plating up centuries-old recipes using endemic ingredients.

With the country preparing to host major international events, including the FIFA World Cup in 2026, and the 2028 Summer Olympics, a lot is on the line when it comes to travel to and within the United States.

What makes a good vacation? The second season of “The White Lotus” says murder, mystery, and a beautiful hotel in Taormina.

The Dolomites and their alpine charms are in the spotlight ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics—and these are the 10 best places to stay.

Going solo? Go here.