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Temples, Tipping, and Train Rides: A Guide to Japan for First-Timers

Planning a trip to Japan can be intimidating for the first-time visitor, so we’ve turned to a team of travel experts to learn the secrets to a successful vacation.

May 1, 2019 05:18 PM

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John Newton

The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.

Stay Here Next

Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.

The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

December 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Artwork and photography on loan from the Orlando Museum of Art

Air Travel News

How to Get Airport Lounge Access: The Best Memberships to Sign Up For

Here are the best memberships—and credit cards—that will get you into airport lounges around the world.

November 29, 2023 10:18 AM

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Paul Rubio

Books

7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit

Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.

November 27, 2023 11:06 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

For some, crossing the Atlantic via cruise ship represents a way to connect with history.

Ocean Cruises

The Thrill of an Off-Season Transatlantic Cruise, Rough Seas and All

Late fall and winter sailings across the Atlantic on Cunard line’s classic “Queen Mary 2” ocean liner can bring unpredictable weather. For enthusiasts, that’s part of the appeal.

January 5, 2023 09:14 PM

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Fran Golden

A modern building with a glass wall under a pink sky

Hotels

14 Airbnb Alternatives for Every Kind of Vacation Home Seeker

Our favorite vacation rental companies offer everything from luxurious villas and design-forward dwellings to stylish family-friendly cribs.

July 23, 2024 09:36 AM

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Michelle Baran

Rooftop pool opposite white column smokestacks above a power station, reflecting in the water

Hotels We Love

The Most Stylish London Hotels for Under $300 a Night

London may be one of the world’s most expensive cities, but these 13 hotels prove you don’t need a luxury-hotel budget to stay somewhere stylish.

June 2, 2026 02:15 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Tips + News

Washington, D.C. Says “Don’t Come” to Inauguration

Airbnb cancels reservations and hotels may be asked to shut in the coming days as the tide turns on what’s normally a joyous event that draws hundreds of thousands of people.

January 13, 2021 05:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Rocky cliffs surrounding turquoise Mediterranean water in Malta.

Where to Go in Summer

10 Travel Destinations You Should Visit This June

From shoulder-season bargains to celebrations in the sun, kick off June with these destinations.

March 18, 2026 02:59 PM

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Mark Ellwood

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The Best Destinations in the World: 2020 AFAR Travelers’ Awards

It’s a great time to dream about the first place you’ll visit as soon as it’s safe to travel again.

December 18, 2020 04:07 PM

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Staff

Travel for Good

How to Take an Eco-Friendly Trip to the Maldives

Here are four ways travelers can be part of the solution.

February 6, 2020 03:22 PM

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Lisa Abend

The Mayan ruins at Xunantunich are smaller than nearby Tikal but no less impressive.

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Things to Do in Belize—From Jungle Adventures to Epic Reef Diving

Go ziplining or snorkeling in the land of wild jungles and coral reefs.

June 30, 2023 04:58 PM

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Tim Chester

Cities We Love

10 Years After Studying in Prague, One Writer Returns

More than a decade after she first called the city home, one writer finds Prague—and herself—changed.

June 30, 2022 02:35 PM

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Kelly Dawson

UNESCO World Heritage

Alice in (a Saudi) Wonderland

The first woman tour guide in AlUla, Mashail Makki, on finding magic and mystery in the desert.

March 11, 2021 05:25 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Off The Tourist Trail

The Ultimate Guide to New Orleans’s Hidden Gems, From Mausoleums to a Monster Shop

Roam the French Quarter at daybreak, discover mini cities or a lighthouse, and find locally loved Indian-spiced catfish.

January 7, 2026 02:49 PM

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Jenny Adams

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