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A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed

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Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like

All of the suites in this palace-turned-hotel have been completely renovated.

September 5, 2024 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Dorchester's lobby features chandeliers and gilt corinthian columns.

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This Iconic London Hotel Has Just Been Renovated—Here’s a Look Inside

The famed Hyde Park–adjacent hotel gets the modern refresh it deserves.

July 31, 2023 01:09 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

The exterior of an ornate white mansion with manicured gardens and a fountain.

Art + Culture

HBO Max’s Gilded Age Is Back. Experience It for Yourself in Newport, Rhode Island

Explore the famed coastal “cottages,” don tennis whites for a friendly match, and cruise the harbor in a vintage schooner.

July 3, 2025 08:15 AM

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Robin Catalano

Art + Culture

Archaeologists Discover 27 Ancient Coffins at Egyptian Pyramid

The colorful sarcophagi were buried more than 2,500 years ago and feature ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.

September 22, 2020 01:56 PM

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Samy Magdy

Outdoor Adventure

A Competition for Clever Dogs Draws Thousands to Colorado

Each September, quick-witted dogs and their handlers gather in a Rocky Mountain town to test their herding skills—and travelers flock to see it.

August 26, 2022 01:33 PM

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Andria Hautamaki

U.S. Virgin Islands

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May 15, 2024 03:07 PM

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Steve Bennett

AFAR Travelers’ Awards

The World’s Best Trips and Destinations: AFAR Travelers’ Awards 2019

Where are you dreaming of going next year? AFAR readers cast more than 100,000 votes to weigh in on their favorite global destinations and the best companies to take them.

January 23, 2019 10:20 AM

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Sara Button

How to Avoid Getting Fined When You Go Through U.S. Customs

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What Will—And Won’t—Get You a Fine at U.S. Customs

The wrong thing in your bag—a forgotten piece of fruit, for instance, or a handmade souvenir—could cost you and disrupt your international travels for months to come.

December 15, 2023 11:44 AM

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Ramsey Qubein

Holiday Travel

Spend the Night at New York’s FAO Schwarz Toy Store for Just $25

Airbnb is listing the iconic toy store for one night only this December.

December 9, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

September / October 2021

The 2021 AFAR Travel Vanguard

These visionaries are a force for good in the travel industry.

April 13, 2021 09:08 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

River Cruises

7 Rhine River Cruises for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you love the idea of sailing past dozens of castles and forts or are eager to explore one of Europe’s more underrated wine regions, there’s a Rhine River cruise for you.

August 19, 2022 03:03 PM

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Elissa Garay

Where to Travel Next

The Most Charming Small Towns in Ireland

You can find these hamlets among some of the country’s most peaceful landscapes.

August 8, 2024 02:26 PM

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Vic O’Sullivan

Destination Spotlight

The 5 Emerging Destinations in Saudi Arabia You Need to Know

A 105-mile-long city, a conservation-driven beach resort, and a restored UNESCO site are a few of the exciting tourism developments in Saudi Arabia.

January 27, 2023 06:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

History + Culture

Palaces, Castles, and Cottages: “Downton Abbey” Filming Locations You Can Visit in England

It’s possible to explore the country like your favorite characters from the award-winning period drama series, among them fictional aristocrats Lady Mary and Lord Sinderby.

September 18, 2019 09:01 AM

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Lottie Gross

Outdoor Adventure

Why Visiting Sun Valley, Idaho is The Shangri-La of Vacations

In the heart of Sawtooth National Forest, Sun Valley’s outdoor adventures and boutique hotels balance relaxation and rejuvenation for the blissful getaway you need right now.

Sponsored by Visit Sun Valley and written by Hans Aschim

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