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Noirmoutier island in France. French beach and village of Le Vieil

Can You Visit France Without the Crowds? Bien Sur! Just Follow These 7 Tips

Step into a real-life fairy tale in your own château, float down peaceful canals, and discover some of Europe’s wildest and most beautiful coastlines.

May 02, 2025 04:00 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

The check-in area of the Polaris lounge at O'Hare airport with white and grey marble floors and walls, and blue and green velvet couches and arm chairs

Air Travel News

United’s Original Polaris Lounge Just Reopened—and It Now Features a Speakeasy Bar and a Wellness Wing

United Airlines loyalists who fly from or through the Midwest’s busiest hub are sure to be pleased with this major upgrade.

April 30, 2025 07:08 PM

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Bailey Berg

A train bar cart with cushioned seats. pillows, metal lamps, and plants

Trains

The First Luxury Sleeper Train in England and Wales Is Now Open for Bookings

Set to launch in July 2025, Belmond’s 18-cabin Britannic Explorer will travel from London to Cornwall, northern England’s Lake District, and Wales in unprecedented style.

March 05, 2025 12:14 PM

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Blane Bachelor

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Cities We Love

Our Sights Are on Charleston This Year—and This Neighborhood Is Especially Worth a Visit

Just north of the heart of downtown, this historic residential area is the place to stay, shop, and especially eat.

January 16, 2025 02:54 PM

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Jill K. Robinson

Cities We Love

This California City Tops Our 2025 Travel Wish List—Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours

New highlights in Los Angeles include Michelin-starred omakase, a sleek stadium, and Chef’s Table star Evan Funke’s latest hit.

November 13, 2024 11:20 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

Cycle to the harbor, pick up Scandi-chic clothing, and indulge in plenty of pastries.

August 07, 2024 05:27 PM

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Lisa Abend

A great French meal starts with a pre-dinner drink.

Food + Drink

A Beginner’s Guide to Classic French Aperitifs

Start your soirée the French way.

July 10, 2024 12:40 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

View of the lobby bar at Hotel Casa Lucia in Buenos Aire. the floor is checkered black and white and the ceiling is a glass roof with a chandelier

Stay Here Next

A New Hotel With Great Views and a Supercool Lobby Bar Arrives in Buenos Aires

In a historic 1929 building that used to be the tallest in South America, Hotel Casa Lucia offers travelers a view of the city’s next era.

July 01, 2024 02:52 PM

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Billie Cohen

The Skyview Hotel is located in the Dark Sky Community of Torrey, Utah. The bedrooms have skylights over the beds that offer views of the night sky.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies at one of these 15 hotels in dark sky zones around the world.

June 11, 2024 08:22 AM

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Megan Eaves

Person walking by a cafe with a blue awning

4 Days In

4 Days in Paris: Locals Share How Best to Experience the City of Light

Linger in historic public squares or opulent mansions, and indulge in multicourse meals or spas fit for royalty during a long weekend in the city.

April 01, 2024 10:30 AM

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Sara Lieberman

The bar at the Capital One Lounge at Denver International Airport,

Air Travel News

Capital One’s New Denver Airport Lounge Serves Cocktails From One of North America’s 50 Best Bars

AFAR got a sneak peek inside the new airport lounge in Concourse A.

November 06, 2023 05:02 PM

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Bailey Berg

The exterior of Nomad Design & Lifestyle Hotel

Hotels

5 of Switzerland’s Most Stylish Boutique Hotels

From a minimalist sanctuary in Zurich to a modernist retreat nestled in the Alps, check into these inspiring properties during your next visit to what’s known as the Playground of Europe.

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