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Fly to France in Business Class for Half the Price

A writer gives French all-business-class airline La Compagnie a second chance—read on for the review.

December 21, 2021 04:08 PM

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Mary Holland

COVID + Travel

Singapore and Thailand Are Opening to U.S. Travelers—What to Know About Southeast Asia Travel

While some countries in Southeast Asia are opening up to vaccinated U.S. travelers, others remain closed. A reporter based in Singapore breaks down the latest entry rules for the region.

October 18, 2021 03:26 PM

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Lester V. Ledesma

Travel for Good

These Remote Swiss Villages Reveal What It’s Like to Be off the Grid

A remote valley in the Italian-speaking Swiss canton of Ticino is home to villages embracing a pastoral lifestyle in harmony with nature—electricity not included.

April 21, 2022 07:26 PM

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Claudia Laroye

Cities We Love

Kyoto’s Contemporary Bloom: The Most Exciting New Museums, Tours, and Hotels of 2021

Because so much was slated to open across Japan in time for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, this past year saw a number of Kyoto newcomers.

May 21, 2021 10:58 AM

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Adam H. Graham

Cities We Love

8 Essential Tours to Book in Copenhagen

This city is practically made for touring, whether you want to pedal, paddle, or stroll.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

Air Travel News

Air France’s Business-Class Seats Got an Upgrade—and We Tested Them Out

A French airline recently added several game-changing new features to this premium cabin. Here’s our review.

October 28, 2023 11:07 AM

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Jessie Beck

5 Charming Lighthouses That You Can Actually Sleep In

History + Culture

You Can Spend the Night in These 7 Charming Lighthouses

These dreamy historic structures are the perfect shoreside escapes.

February 13, 2024 02:05 PM

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Robert Annis

View of an Asian temple framed through pillars

UNESCO World Heritage

How to See Angkor Wat at Its Least Crowded—and Most Beautiful

This legendary landmark is worth the rain.

November 26, 2024 02:33 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Huntington Hotel lobby with a central seating area and stone floors

Stay Here Next

In San Francisco, a Glamorous Historic Hotel Just Reopened With an Indoor Pool and Buzzy Restaurant

Following a major renovation, the Huntington Hotel is once again one of the most compelling luxury stays in San Francisco.

May 19, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

History + Culture

Exploring Asia’s Surprising New Capital of Cool

The capital of Malaysia has become a hotbed of art and design. Kuala Lumpur’s most influential residents guide AFAR through five of the city’s creatively charged neighborhoods.

December 7, 2017 02:19 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Where to Travel Next

Witness Rocket Launches and Protected Wildlife on Florida’s East Coast

The skies above Florida’s Space Coast are busy, but there’s a lot happening on Earth here, too.

January 28, 2022 04:16 PM

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Terry Ward

The living area of a pool terrace suite at the Capella Taipei has floor to ceiling windows and wood floors

Stay Here Next

This On-the-Rise Asian Capital Gets a Luxury Hotel With Street Eats, Local Crafts, and Temple Adventures

A new urban retreat with a deep connection to Taiwan’s culture, Capella Taipei offers more than luxury amenities. Here’s why it’s worth staying a little longer.

June 3, 2025 03:38 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Centuries of history, world-class dining, Van Leeuwen ice cream (!): NYC's South Street Seaport has it all.

Cities We Love

Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in NYC’s South Street Seaport

Whether you’re here for a memorable night out or a scoop of ice cream and a stroll, use this guide to explore NYC’s South Street Seaport neighborhood.

August 25, 2022 12:33 PM

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Jane L. Levere

Tips + News

Hurricane Lane Is Causing Catastrophic Rain and Flooding in Hawaii

The storm has been downgraded to Category 2 but is still inflicting major damage throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

August 24, 2018 06:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

New Local Owners Make This Charleston Hotel the City’s Living Room

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