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Required Eating: The Best New Restaurants in Dubai

The city is full of exciting new spots representing great cuisine from around the world.

December 3, 2021 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

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Air Travel News

A Brand-New Delta One Lounge Just Opened on the East Coast—and It’s Serving Up Serious Seafood Meals

The airline’s latest lounge space for its first-class travelers pays homage to Boston’s seafaring roots with lobster rolls, chowder, crab cakes, and maritime-inspired decor.

December 11, 2024 05:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

These Sophisticated New Hotels are Like Nowhere Else You’ve Ever Stayed

Autograph Collection Hotels celebrate the unique and connect you to a destination, just like these new hotels. Prepare to be transported.

Sponsored by Autograph Collection Hotels

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A New Generation of Craft Brewers Rises in the Middle East

After overcoming a slew of obstacles and red tape, brewers in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan have crafted a vibrant local beer scene.

January 10, 2022 03:59 PM

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Marianne Dhenin

Visit lesser-known stretches of the Danube river in Romania.

River Cruises

These New Epic 7-Week River Cruises Sail Through More Than a Dozen Countries in Europe (and Beyond)

Passengers on these weeks-long river journeys will float to and through myriad UNESCO World Heritage sites and European cities—and even travel across continents.

October 20, 2022 03:05 PM

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Fran Golden

Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view

Hiking + Cycling

This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns

The Via di Linari winds through the Apennines, passing abbeys, castles, and mountain towns. Here’s how to hike the Italian route.

December 11, 2025 01:02 PM

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Alessio Perrone

Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall

Natural Wonders

Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn

Think the aurora borealis only comes out in winter? Think again: Fall is prime time for this natural phenomenon in the planet’s northernmost locales.

September 20, 2023 04:40 PM

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Terry Ward

COVID + Travel

Spain Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

A writer based in Barcelona describes the current situation in Spain and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 12, 2021 07:27 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

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Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Southwestern State Is Producing Some of the Most Interesting Wines in the U.S.

Arizona’s winemakers are crafting distinctive bottles from high-altitude vineyards, making the most of obscure grapes, bold blends, and the desert terroir.

January 13, 2026 01:25 PM

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Naomi Tomky

The Royal Hawaiian is also known as the Pink Palace because of its rosy hue.

Hotels

Waikīkī Is So Much More Than a Place for Tourists

Just back from Honolulu, an AFAR editor explores the history and culture of Waikīkī through the lens of its hotels and personalities.

April 28, 2023 11:19 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

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Travel for Good

This Under-the-Radar Danish Island Offers a Peaceful—and Increasingly Sustainable—Retreat

You’ll find delicious food and wonderful walks in Bornholm—but also lots of seriously impressive eco efforts.

November 15, 2022 04:55 PM

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Mary Holland

September / October 2021

2021 Stay List: Best New Sustainable Hotels

These international hotels offer eco-conscious and stylish accommodations that will leave guests with a clean conscience.

August 16, 2021 09:03 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Exclusive Photos of Eden Rock’s Villa Rockstar, Living up to Its Name

Plus, general manager Fabrice Moizan tells us not to miss the Nutella doughnuts or frosé

March 5, 2020 11:29 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

You’re Not Using Google Right to Plan Your Trips

Artificial intelligence is expanding the ways in which the search engine can help save you time and money when planning and booking travel—if you know how to use the new tools correctly.

October 17, 2025 04:37 PM

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Craig Stoltz

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