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This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings

We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.

February 11, 2026 12:28 PM

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Mark Ellwood

In the heart of downtown Guerneville, Boon Eat + Drink's menu is delightfully fresh and colorful.

Restaurants + Cafés

This Outdoorsy California Destination Has an Unexpected Food Scene

Visitors come to California’s Russian River for sunshine and beaches, but the food scene is just as worthy a reason to plan a trip here.

August 2, 2024 02:32 PM

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Jennifer Maerz

Destination Spotlight

See a Different Side of Puerto Rico, Thanks to United Voices by AFAR

From sipping warm coffee on a misty mountaintop to experiencing top-tier gastronomy and culture, let this AFAR-designed trip inspire your next adventure on the island.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico and written by Herson Guerrero

Spring 2024

How to Explore Philadelphia Like a Local

A quick guide for your next trip to Philly—including where to eat, shop, sleep, and explore.

May 7, 2024 02:12 PM

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Joseph Hernandez

Where to Travel Next

A Native Texan’s List of the 9 Best Places to Visit in the Lone Star State

From small town getaways to big city lights, these are the best places to visit in Texas.

December 23, 2023 03:46 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Where to Travel Next

How to Travel More Meaningfully in Antarctica and the Arctic

The polar regions rank high on many traveler lists—but all trips aren’t created equal. By picking the right expedition cruise, you can enjoy a life-changing journey.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit

Chicago, Illinois - United States - December 24th, 2024: Downtown mural “Muddy Waters Mural” by artist Eduardo Kobra in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

History + Culture

The Movie Sinners Is a Love Letter to Chicago Blues—Here Are 6 Places to Experience It Yourself

Blues music came from Mississippi to Chicago during the Great Migration, as praised in the new Michael B. Jordan film and throughout the city today.

July 10, 2025 02:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

View of Kelvingrove Park full of people enjoying the Scottish summer with the main building of Glasgow University on the top of the hill.

Where to Travel Next

This Crowd-Free Scottish City Offers Buzzy Restaurants, Free Museums, and Shaggy Highland Cows

Glasgow is turning 850 years old this year, but it’s more creative and forward-thinking than ever before.

August 20, 2025 09:28 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Destination Spotlight

Discover the Natural and Creative Wonders of Bergen

Travelers searching for personal enrichment are guaranteed to be moved by this Norwegian city’s jaw-dropping scenery and strong artistic community.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Books

Discover Literary and Pop Culture Attractions During Scotland’s “Year of Stories”

Exploring locations that provide the stunning backdrop to stories written and created in—or inspired by—Scotland adds up to an illuminating, unforgettable trip.

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