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The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has a large pool with a fountain and is dotted with palm trees.

Hotels

The UAE’s Next Big Luxury Travel Destination

Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks about the hospitality boom in the Middle East—and the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah into a luxury travel destination.

April 4, 2024 08:00 AM

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Best Things to Do in Chicago

Architecture boat tours, ballgames at Wrigley Field, sunny beach days on Lake Michigan, and strolls through Millennium Park: here’s what to do in Chicago.

April 15, 2020 02:09 PM

Museums + Galleries

Sistine Chapel Key-Keeper Opens Up After Lockdown

Get a behind the scenes look with the “clavigero”—or key keeper—of the Vatican Museums.

February 8, 2021 02:29 PM

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Paolo Lucariello

Hiking + Cycling

England’s New 2,800-Mile Trail Will Be the Longest Coastal Path in the World

The full route is slated to open in 2021, but portions are already accessible to eager hikers craving ocean views.

June 15, 2020 09:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

A 36-foot-tall statue of Ramesses II is on display in the lobby area of the Grand Egyptian Museum with dots of natural light filtering through from above

Housing more than 100,000 ancient treasures—including 5,000 items from King Tut’s tomb newly on display—the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opened on November 1.

November 4, 2025 06:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.

Air Travel News

Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

October 28, 2025 07:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tierra Bomba is a 15-minute boat ride from Cartagena, one of the largest cities on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Longreads

How Cartagena’s “Forgotten Island” Kick-Started a Recycling Movement

The tourism industry abandoned Colombia’s Tierra Bomba island decades ago. Today, locals and hospitality pioneers are rebuilding from scratch.

May 30, 2023 01:15 PM

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Alexandra Marvar

Italy Is Reopening to Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know

To combat depopulation, Sardinia is offering to give people up to 15,000 euros to use toward purchase of a home and renovations.

September 19, 2022 04:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

The Best New Restaurants in Charleston in 2021

In a city known for its food, these eight newcomers are worth a reservation.

August 16, 2021 12:35 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Health + Wellness

The Next Time You Travel, Try a Soundwalk

When was the last time you really listened to a new city? Professor and sound researcher Louis Chude-Sokei explores the art of traveling with your ear to the ground.

November 22, 2021 04:55 PM

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Louis Chude-Sokei

Art + Architecture

6 U.S. Cities With Powerful Murals That Show the Fight for Justice Never Stops

A visit to any of these bold works of art, emblazoned on city walls across the country, is a reminder of the urgency of our many different battles for equal rights, both past and present.

April 17, 2019 07:29 PM

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Maya Kroth

Tips + News

Venice’s Royal Gardens Reopen After Extensive Restoration Work

After falling into disrepair in recent years, the Royal Gardens of Venice are now ready to welcome guests once again.

December 23, 2019 04:24 PM

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Colleen Barry

National Parks

The Grove of Titans in Northern California’s Redwood Park Is Now Open to the Public

After becoming a popular off-the-beaten-path destination, the soaring redwood grove now has a marked trail and can be visited responsibly.

May 25, 2022 07:27 PM

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Michelle Baran

Pacific Holidays allows you to tour the UAE at your own pace.

Where to Travel Next

Take in Gorgeous Scenery, Skyscraper Views, and More Awe-Inspiring Sights in Abu Dhabi

From world-class shopping to record-breaking buildings, the United Arab Emirates is full of jewels to discover, and Pacific Holidays makes it easier to do so than ever.

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