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These Are 8 of the Most Unique Hotels Around the World
These unique hotels are accommodations you won’t soon forget.
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I Was a Sommelier at Park Hyatt Tokyo in the ’90s. Does It Still Hold Up?
After a 19-month renovation of hotel, a former Park Hyatt Tokyo sommelier returns to find that, more than 30 years after its debut, it retains its spacious rooms, disciplined design, and citywide following.
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From one of Europe’s last wild places to a verdant island in Japan, a grand German castle complex to imperial palaces in China, these striking UNESCO sites could inspire your next journey abroad.
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Bailey Berg
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How to See—and Photograph—Japan’s Surviving Ancient Rituals
Across the country, centuries-old traditions permeate contemporary culture. A new set of immersive photography tours grant travelers the rare access necessary to document them.
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Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C., Including 6 Less Crowded Places
Everything you need to know about getting your cherry blossom fix in Washington, D.C., including where to go and stay.
March 11, 2026 03:03 PM
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Jessie Beck
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The Most Scenic Ski Trains for Vintage Winter Vibes—Without the Traffic and Icy Roads
From Colorado to Japan, hop on and off the rails to chase the best ski conditions up and down the valley.
December 17, 2025 03:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Winter Sports
Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World
Discover the best après-ski scenes around the world from Colorado to Chile, including where to go, what to drink, and what to wear for après-ski after a day on the slopes.
November 4, 2025 01:31 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
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The Perfect Long Weekend From Tokyo
Waterfalls, national parks, and UNESCO-listed shrines and temples. Need we say more?
February 25, 2020 12:46 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Hotels
5 New Ski Retreats Around the World to Book in 2023
World-class slopes, notable architecture, and cozy après scenes make these new ski hotels worthy of a wintertime escape.
January 18, 2023 06:50 AM
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Adam H. Graham
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This Is When Cherry Blossoms Will Hit Peak Bloom in Washington, D.C.
The city’s iconic flowers normally bloom in late March or early April. Here’s when the National Park Service predicts they’ll be at their fullest in 2026.
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Jessie Beck
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Finding Zen on a Pilgrimage Through Japan
The Kumano Kodo is a unique pilgrimage route on the Kii peninsula. Here’s how to hike it.
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Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.
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Jennifer Flowers
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Adventure Travelers Are Seeking “Wild Wellness” in Extremely Remote and Isolated Places
More people are gravitating toward saunas in Greenland and helicopter yoga in Kenya—where no one is around for miles.
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5 Epic Trips That You Should Experience Once in Your Lifetime
From thrilling safaris to sublime stays in far-flung locales, these tours bring the pinnacles of international travel to life.
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