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Hotels

Taiwanese Hot Spring Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

Taiwan has hundreds of natural hot springs with mineral-rich waters; here’s where to go for a restorative soak.

February 3, 2025 12:41 PM

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Clarissa Wei

Tips + News

Everything You Need to Know About Marriott’s Massive Data Breach

Up to 383 million Starwood guests’ information has been compromised. Here’s how to know if you have been affected and some of the next steps to take.

January 7, 2019 05:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels We Love

The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels

These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

January 30, 2026 12:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Supertrees at Gardens by the bay. The tree-like structures are fitted with environmental technologies that mimic the ecological function of trees.

Air Travel News

These Airports Offer Free City Tours During Long Layovers

Free layover tours at popular Asian and Middle Eastern hubs now allow connecting passengers to explore the city beyond the airport in between flights.

December 17, 2024 10:37 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

The True Value of Luxury Travel Is Higher Than We Think

ILTM lends support to luxury travel ecosystem and travel advisors

April 28, 2020 12:02 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Epic Trips

Gone “Dune Bashing” in the Qatari Desert

Behind the scenes of a four-wheel-drive desert safari in Qatar.

February 14, 2023 03:13 PM

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Tanveer Badal

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Essential Guide to Visiting Taos, New Mexico, in the Winter

Though Taos is known for its famous ski valley and fluffy powder, there’s plenty to do in this charming Southwest mountain town that doesn’t have to involve a single snowflake.

December 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Mae Hamilton

A photo of a guest room at the Muir hotel in Halifax, with a tartan blanket designed exclusively for the hotel on the bed.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Muir Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia

A new addition to the Halifax waterfront channels Nova Scotia’s maritime history—and future.

February 28, 2023 08:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Trains

These 6 Glass-Roof Trains Have the Best Scenic Views, From the Grand Canyon to Machu Picchu

Immerse yourself in panoramic railway views thanks to glass domes, skylights, and observation cars.

August 26, 2025 02:09 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

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

When the hotel is a destination unto itself.

December 2, 2020 02:37 PM

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Staff

AFAR Advisor

Sales Tips for Luxury Travel Advisors

Does a bottle of wine in the room matter anymore?

July 15, 2019 02:55 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Cities We Love

No Crowds, Better Deals, and Broadway Shows Galore: Why New York Is the Best in the Winter

Don’t let the snow scare you off.

January 24, 2025 11:30 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Health + Wellness

How Travel Can Help You Live a Longer, Healthier Life

Some of the best bits of travel—exploration, exercise, and connection—can also be beneficial to your health.

May 29, 2025 01:39 PM

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Nathalie Alonso

Epic Trips

These 5 Unexpected Destinations Will Inspire You to Go Off the Beaten Path on Your Next Trip

Take the road less traveled for thrilling cities like Cape Town, the distinctive cuisine of Osaka, and exotic wildlife sightings in Australia.

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Severe Thunderstorm at Tobacco Bay Beach in St. George's Bermuda

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