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Vegas Goes Virtual With the Strip’s First Videogame Arena

Complete with virtual reality platforms, retro gaming consoles, and food by chef José Andrés, Luxor’s new 30,000-square-foot arena is a high score for e-gamers.

April 5, 2018 01:14 PM

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David K. Gibson

AFAR Advisor

What Annoys You About Luxury Hotels?

Pet peeves at places that do almost everything right

September 12, 2019 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

The Stay List 2019

Our top picks for the best new hotels in the world.

April 14, 2019 08:21 PM

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Brooke Vaughan

Art + Architecture

This Burning Man–Themed Art Exhibit Is Ending Its Tour With a Bang

A traveling exhibition that showcases 33 years of experimental art installations from Black Rock City will head to one Bay Area museum for its final display this fall.

September 11, 2019 03:31 PM

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Sarah Buder

Hotels

9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

November 30, 2020 02:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

History + Culture

10 Beautiful Villages in Spain, With Medieval Walls, Moorish Castles, and Seaside Cliffs

These small Spanish towns are too lovely to be kept secret.

April 6, 2026 04:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Epic Trips

Here’s Why Your Next Retreat Should Be to Bermuda

Relaxation in every form awaits you amid the natural beauty of Bermuda.

Sponsored by Bermuda Tourism Authority

View of the Amaterasu Railway cars on Japan's highest bridge with mountains in the background.

Destination Spotlight

Seek Nature, Onsen, and Food Culture on This Less-Visited Japanese Island

Sip shochu made from local sweet potatoes, eat sashimi from Kinkowan Bay, hike forest trails, and relax in mineral-rich baths in Kyushu.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

A road curves between forested mountains

Weekend Getaways

Discover This Under-the-Radar Gem in Northern California’s Sierra Mountains

If alpine scenery and beautiful lakes minus the Tahoe crowds sound appealing, hit the road to Hope Valley.

May 20, 2024 07:45 PM

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Michelle Baran

Camping

How to See 7 National Parks in 7 Days—Without Driving

A new luxury adventure with Under Canvas takes guests on an ultra-exclusive glamping tour of 7 iconic U.S. national parks across the West. (Did we mention the private jet?)

May 2, 2018 02:18 PM

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Sara Button

COVID + Travel

France Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in France breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 21, 2021 05:41 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Winter Sports

Where to Find the Best Après-Ski in the U.S.

There’s a memorable evening scene for every kind of traveler.

November 20, 2023 11:50 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Socotra, Yemen - January 19, 2025: Discovering Socotra Islands breathtaking landscapes and coastlines on an adventure

Longreads

Can the “Galápagos of the Arabian Sea” Survive Its Popularity?

The UNESCO-listed island of Socotra faces an onslaught of sustainability challenges, from climate change to an Instagram-fueled tourism surge.

January 29, 2026 11:10 AM

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Rachel Nuwer

National Parks

A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park

Banff National Park is full of rugged mountain peaks, emerald lakes, and vast glaciers. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your time there.

May 13, 2024 06:49 PM

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Juliette Recompsat

A turquoise and azure swimming hole surrounded by trees

Family Travel

Mexico’s Caribbean Coast Is Ideal for Kids. Here’s Where to Go and What to Do.

This stretch of Mexican beach paradise achieves what many destinations can only wish for: a family vacation that makes everyone happy.

December 2, 2025 12:06 PM

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Sophie Friedman

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