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The Best New Things to Do in Dubai

When the temperatures drop, Dubai comes out to play. Read on for the latest destination news in the City of Gold.

December 3, 2021 01:05 PM

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Nicola Chilton

The writer and her two kids look at sweeping views of Zion National Park from the Canyon Overlook Trail

Family Travel

We Took Our Kids on a Road Trip Through Utah’s Bryce and Zion National Parks—Here Are 6 Mistakes to Avoid

Craft the perfect itinerary through southern Utah’s canyon country with these handy tips on how to avoid crowds and more.

November 27, 2024 12:24 PM

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Michelle Baran

Capella Ubud's main pool, seen from above.

Hotels

The 13 Coolest Hotel Pools in the World

These hotel pools around the globe are worth building a trip around.

June 13, 2024 08:00 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

History + Culture

Want to Communicate With the Dead? Head to This Small Town in Florida

A skeptic visits a Spiritualist camp that’s been peddling communication with the other side for more than 100 years.

October 16, 2019 11:07 AM

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Terry Ward

Ocean Cruises

Explore Europe on Board This Rejuvenating New Ship

The launch of Seabourn Ovation is taking luxury sailing to new heights.

Sponsored by Seabourn

AFAR Advisor

California With the Kids: A Family Travel Guide

AFAR’s editor in chief on the no-stress way to do Disneyland, favorite kid-friendly hotels, and where to eat in Berkeley.

June 7, 2021 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

11 Tiny Vacation Homes You Can Rent

From Massachusetts to Alaska, here are teensy-tiny rental properties to add to your littlest wish list.

September 14, 2020 07:00 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Food + Drink

Keeping German Baking Traditions Alive

Food writer Luisa Weiss shares the importance of coffee and cake culture in Germany, plus the best recipes to bake at home right now

December 17, 2020 08:56 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Architecture

A New Berlin Exhibit Showcases Raphael’s Famous Madonnas

The artworks, which are not typically exhibited in the same space, will all be on display in one room at the city’s Gemaeldegalerie museum.

December 11, 2019 07:57 PM

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Kirsten Grieshaber

Overhead view of St. George's, the capital city of Grenada with several sail boats docked alongside the city's historic buildings

Ocean Cruises

7 Caribbean Cruises We Love

These luxurious, intimate ships and itineraries are AFAR’s top picks for exploring the region.

October 27, 2023 03:04 PM

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Fran Golden

Matt Johnson's Sleeping Figure at Desert X 2023

Art + Culture

Desert X Is Coachella Valley’s Biggest Art Event—Here’s How to See It

Disembodied limbs. Coy shipping containers. Flowering, salt-encrusted telephone poles. Here’s everything you need to know about Desert X 2023.

March 16, 2023 04:21 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.

Stay Here Next

Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.

The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

December 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands sits on the turquoise waters of the Fari Islands Archipelago.

Hotels

6 Ways to Use Your Marriott Bonvoy Points for an Epic Vacation in 2023

Go big and spend your Bonvoy points on an overwater villa in the Maldives, a stylish boutique hotel in Rome, and more.

March 14, 2023 08:08 PM

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Paul Rubio

View of the Shanghai skyline at sunset with the buildings and skyscrapers lit with colorful accent lighting

Ocean Cruises

I Was on Viking’s Inaugural China Cruise—Here’s What I Loved and What I Wish I’d Known Before the Sailing

Viking’s unique new China itineraries offer a rare opportunity to explore lesser-known regions along the country’s coast.

October 15, 2024 06:48 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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