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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

Hotels

How Sydney’s Hoteliers Are Saving the City’s History

Rather than constructing new glass boxes, hoteliers in Sydney are converting heritage buildings into boutique stays, helping to preserve a piece of the city’s character.

September 11, 2019 02:46 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Man swimming among caverns with two small children

Family Travel

11 Family Travel Tips Every Parent Should Know

Advice from globe-trotting editors, flight attendants, and industry experts who have seen and survived it all.

November 8, 2023 05:05 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Cities We Love

Why You Should Visit Washington, D.C. This Summer

New outdoor dining and streateries, museums practically to yourself, and one of the nation’s best bars is reopening—for starters.

July 9, 2021 01:59 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Martinique for a Truly Local Stay

Experience Martinique’s beautiful setting and Creole culture at these unique accommodations.

March 30, 2022 07:35 PM

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Dana Givens

Islands

The Best Things to Do in Martinique

Beaches, hikes, botanical gardens, and historical sites will keep you entertained.

March 30, 2022 05:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Tips + News

“Our Wildlife Has Suffered Terribly”: The Impact of Australia’s Fires and How You Can Help

A billion animals estimated to be lost. Fires continue to blaze. But there are very real ways to support Australia.

January 9, 2020 08:01 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground

Holiday Travel

15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love

Count down the days to Christmas with these Advent calendars filled with chocolate, coffee, and travel-size beauty products from around the world.

October 27, 2023 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO Adds 33 New Sites to Its 2021 World Heritage List

The latest additions—from Europe’s great spa towns to a nearly 100-year-old railway in Iran—are definitely worthy of a detour or even planning your next trip around.

July 30, 2021 03:04 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

Sponsored by Visit Malta

Enjoy a laid-back vibe, and excellent wine, in Carmel Valley.

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

California’s Undersung Wine Region, Monterey County

A glass-by-glass guide to investigating two AVAs in this laid-back wine region.

July 20, 2022 09:46 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Marriott Bonvoy Points

Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program. Here’s how to take full advantage of it.

January 8, 2021 04:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

Jue Let, Texas interior; How Do You Like Them Apples cocktail (also from Jue Let)

Food + Drink

From Ghee-Washed Mezcal to Fish Sauce Margaritas, Asian American–Owned Bars Are Changing How America Drinks

Scotch and chrysanthemum tea. Ghee-washed mezcal. Baijiu and mapo tofu. At these Asian American-owned bars, childhood flavors are the inspiration behind inventive cocktails.

May 13, 2026 05:31 AM

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Katie Chang

Festivals + Events

7 Epic Mediterranean Festivals and the Best Places to Stay

From Costa del Sol’s Málaga Feria to Tuscany’s Mercantia, these palatial estates, romantic hideaways, and other fabulous onefinestay villas make the most of warm-weather celebrations.

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