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9 Favorite Luxury Hotels That Actually Opened in 2020

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.

November 30, 2020 02:22 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

Where Travelers Are Going for the Holidays in 2020

Turns out, some people are still planning holiday getaways with responsible travel in mind.

November 5, 2020 04:24 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

Airbnb Enters the Hotel Business (Sort Of)

This Japanese town could be your next Airbnb host.

February 15, 2017 08:28 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Bars + Nightlife

Why Spain Is the Best Place to Rekindle a Love of Late Nights

AFAR spins the globe and sends novelist Mira T. Lee on a last-minute trip to Spain, where she rediscovers a forgotten side of herself.

July 24, 2019 03:29 PM

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Mira T. Lee

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Meet the Natural Wine Rebels Transforming France’s Loire Valley

It may seem like nothing changes in the Loire Valley, where the grand châteaux and rolling vineyards have existed for centuries. But beneath that tranquility, a wine revolution is growing.

December 9, 2019 12:24 PM

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Emma John

Winter 2023

The Best Places to Travel in 2023

Start planning your 2023 travels to these 12 places—the most creative, delicious, and soul-reviving destinations of the year.

December 1, 2022 09:04 AM

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Tim Chester

Air Travel News

How to Survive an Insanely Long Travel Delay

The chillest guide to actually enjoying travel delays

December 1, 2016 04:21 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Restaurants + Cafés

For NYC Lovers, Jersey City Is a Must

The Perfect Half-Day or Night From NYC

October 17, 2019 07:32 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Food + Drink

We Planned a Trip to Chile Just for This Dish

Our writer travels to the ends of the Earth—again and again—for the seafood-based dish called curanto.

December 19, 2019 03:41 PM

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Julie H. Case

Air Travel News

Brussels Airlines Offers a New Way to See More Europe

Sponsored by Brussels Airlines

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

Epic Trips

New Zealand Will Welcome You With Open Arms

A Māori proverb comes to define days spent exploring New Zealand with some of its indigenous people.

October 7, 2019 04:17 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

Amazon’s Alexa Is Coming Soon to a Hotel Room Near You

This summer, Alexa for Hospitality will bring Amazon Echo devices into select hotel rooms, allowing guests to request services and amenities without ever picking up the phone.

June 19, 2018 02:32 PM

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Sarah Buder

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Sleepy French Town Is an Essential Pilgrimage for Any True Wine Fan

In search of world-famous wines and secretive drinking societies? Dijon might be Burgundy’s capital, but the sleepy town of Beaune is the true heart of this hallowed wine region.

September 26, 2019 03:08 PM

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Eleanor Aldridge

Longreads

Venice and Morris and Me

One writer travels to “La Serenissima” and finds that time is no match for Venice’s magic.

August 25, 2021 09:57 AM

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Harrison Hill

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