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Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Outdoor Adventure

A Guide to Outdoor Adventure in Sonoma County

Outdoor lovers will find plenty to explore in Sonoma County beyond the vineyards.

Sponsored by Sonoma County Toursim

Ocean Cruises

Alaska’s 2021 Cruise Season Looks to Be Back On

New legislation offers significant hope, and cruise lines are already announcing plans to begin sailings in July.

May 21, 2021 04:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Tips + News

As NYC Reopens, This Is What Summer in the City Looks Like in 2020

New York is experiencing a summer unlike any other in order to control the coronavirus outbreak.

July 20, 2020 02:02 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

How to Visit Asheville in Style—and Protect and Preserve It Too

In Asheville, nature fans can escape to one of the country’s most stunning destinations packed with unearthly natural beauty, with all the comforts of a true vacation.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville

The Casa Vicens in Barcelona opened to the public for the first time in 2017.

Art + Culture

7 UNESCO-Approved Stops on a Wonderful, Weird Tour of Gaudí’s Barcelona

It’s always the perfect time to explore the famed architect’s lasting imprint on Catalonia’s most beloved city.

December 14, 2022 07:16 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Hiking + Cycling

Walk This Way: A Complete Guide to Hiking Etiquette

Hiking is immensely popular these days. Here’s how to do it right.

June 9, 2021 05:26 PM

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Chadner Navarro

People walking through and sitting and talking at the aerodynamic Qantas lounge in Sydney

Air Travel News

Our Favorite Airline Lounges Throughout the World

The race to court premium passengers is on as U.S. and international airlines roll out the red carpet with their lounge spaces, offering frequent fliers a tranquil airport oasis.

November 21, 2023 03:33 PM

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Chris Dong

Baby elephants and a mother play near a truck full of travelers at Chobe Game Lodge

Safari

Exploring the World of Wildlife Tourism

All the tools, pointers, and inspiration you need to plan your next ethical animal adventure.

June 11, 2022 05:51 PM

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Mae Hamilton

Epic Trips

The Remote Coastal Split Where Wild Horses Roam

On a protected barrier island off the Atlantic coast of Maryland and Virginia, more than 300 untamed horses wander freely.

March 26, 2020 04:25 PM

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Sarah Buder

Mardi Gras parade float rolls down St. Charles Avenue, with trees and crowds of people lining street

Festivals + Events

I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026

Mardi Gras is more than a day, it’s a season. Here’s how to dive into the spirit of the celebrations and make the most of carnival in New Orleans.

December 30, 2025 07:34 PM

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Jenny Adams

A group of young women dressed in yukatas in front of a shrine in Kyoto

Visas + Passports

Japan Just Announced a New Digital Nomad Visa—Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’ve been dreaming of relocating to Japan and you make more than $68,300 per year, you might be in luck thanks to a new six-month visa program launching this spring.

February 5, 2024 06:54 PM

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Mae Hamilton

The Calanais Standing Stones situated in something of a circle surrounding by green grass and a blue sky with clouds overhead

A new visitor center and museum are opening at the Calanais Standing Stones on Scotland’s Isle of Lewis, making a visit to these 5,000-year-old stone structures much more enticing.

April 6, 2026 09:24 AM

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Ronan O’connell

Off The Tourist Trail

Why You Should Book Your Next Trip in the Off Season

Book outside peak periods to experience a more relaxed and intimate kind of travel.

September 13, 2019 06:48 PM

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Tim Chester

Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.

Where to Go in Summer

5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches

From historic Wickford Village to swanky Westerly, these are the places you’ll want to escape to this summer.

July 8, 2025 01:52 PM

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