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Afar editors and contributors weigh in on the best travel gifts to give this holiday season, including some of our favorite luggage pieces, our go-to travel accessories, and parent-approved gear for kids.

For interior designer Chiara de Rege, a modern workspace for women channels femininity, sophistication, and the spirit of a city.

Open House weekends provide exclusive insider access to beautifully designed buildings across the globe. Here are eight places to visit this fall as the architectural initiative grows in popularity—including Asia’s first participating city.

Cookbook author Hetty McKinnon gives us insider tips on New York’s Chinatown, life-changing noodles in Tokyo, and why her latest cookbook will take you to Asia and Australia at the same time.

Travel has become less convivial during COVID, but the boutique hotel line has created a safe space for strangers to rediscover the lost art of socializing.

A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.

Until I can get on a plane or train again, I am determined to bring some travel spirit to life in lockdown.

Sourcing Syrian delicacies in a time of crisis and mass-migration is no small feat. But Brooklyn’s Middle Eastern food emporium has been negotiating regional food scarcities for generations.

Have a new hobby thanks to the COVID lockdown? Are you suddenly really well versed in sourdough starters? Cycling? Whisky drinking? These trips will inspire you to turn new (or dormant) passions into a far-flung education.

The Rockaways were once a long, long subway ride away. Not anymore

With everything from notable hotels and restaurants to renowned art museums, hiking trails, and outdoor concerts at Tanglewood, this mountainous region in western Massachusetts is prime for a warm-weather getaway.

Relax, reset, and recharge at the following hotels—each is ideal for a (long) weekend escape.

Some people collect tchotchkes on their trips. Others take photos. This hot sauce addict never comes home without a bottle of something spicy.

Explore on foot. Eat at the bar. Buy same-day Broadway tickets. Tips from New Yorkers on surviving—and thriving—in NYC.

Whether you’re looking for a rush or relaxation, for beautiful beaches, or for far-flung lands, consider one of these blue-water sailings to escape the big city.