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Virgin Voyages’ First Season to Be as Progressive as Its Rule-Breaking Ship

The new cruise line from Richard Branson will be piloted by a Canadian woman, host an LGBTQ voyage, and have midnight sail-aways. Why are we not surprised?

June 28, 2019 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

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Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

How to See Los Angeles for Free

Some of the best ways to see Los Angeles don’t cost a thing. We’re divulging our secrets for getting to know L.A. without spending a dime.

March 22, 2019 03:41 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.

Weekend Getaways

The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide

The Hamptons aren’t just for summertime anymore. Here’s one native New Yorker’s fall weekend guide, including where to stay, eat, and go.

October 28, 2020 01:31 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

A painting by Pablo Picasso hangs in a common area of the Fife Arms in Scotland.

Hotels

At This Luxury Hotel in Scotland, You Can Sleep With World-Class Art

At the Fife Arms in the Scottish Highlands, the artwork is extraordinary and the afternoon tea might involve whisky.

January 31, 2024 11:42 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Two men cross-country skiing in icebreakers wear.

Packing Tips + Gear

Travel-Ready Base Layers That Simplify Packing

Easy to pack, easy to wear, these layers fit every trip on your calendar.

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Know Before Visiting Saudi Arabia

Now that the kingdom is welcoming international travelers, here’s everything you need to know before planning a trip to Saudi Arabia.

January 18, 2023 11:30 AM

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Sarah Khan

Nayara Bocas del Toro Panama hotel aerial view of overwater villas, mangrove island and ocean

Hotels We Love

15 Dreamy Overwater Bungalows Around the World—From the Arctic to the Tropics

Sleep over (and under!) lagoons in the Maldives, Belize, Indonesia, and one special spot in Swedish Lapland.

February 14, 2024 10:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

May / June 2021

Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking

In Austria, where the Alps cover 62 percent of the country, hiking is just a part of regular life. An intrepid American writer laces up his boots.

April 13, 2021 05:37 PM

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Chris Colin

White doves fly past the Beelitz asparagus women at the opening of the Brandenburg State Garden Show; white asparagus being the German queens of the vegetable world they are (right)

Destination Spotlight

The Single Best Reason to Travel to Germany This Spring Is Asparagus

Spring is when white asparagus shines in Germany. And these are the festivals where you can experience the pale spears at their cultural best.

March 21, 2025 08:01 AM

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Yolanda Evans

Epic Trips

5 Epic Trips to Take Right Now

From stylish and over-the-top to far-flung and extended, these once-in-a-lifetime tours in Africa, Europe, and Oceania are ones for the books.

June 30, 2022 08:02 AM

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Islands

Island Hopping in the Seychelles

Come for the pristine turquoise beaches. Stay for the granite boulders, bold curries, wild hiking, and warm-hearted people.

February 14, 2022 01:02 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Food + Drink

7 Foods in Malta to Try on Your Next Trip

When visiting this Mediterranean island nation, fill up on rabbit stew, fish pie, Maltese bread, and plenty of date pastries.

February 27, 2023 05:20 PM

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Dave Seminara

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Travel in February

Make your February rowdy, restful, or a little of both with trips to these destinations.

December 18, 2025 07:52 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Cities We Love

Why the Block Is Asheville’s Must-Visit Neighborhood

Asheville’s historic strip is buzzing again, with a mix of people and places that bring its remarkable past into the present.

February 22, 2022 03:50 PM

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Lia Picard

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