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(Left) Mara Wittorp, (Right) The Mark Hotel in NYC

Hotels

What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?

The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.

October 3, 2025 12:09 PM

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John Wogan

Woman swimming in a sky-high pool, surrounded by snowy mountain landscape

Where to Travel Next

13 Toasty Outdoor Pools in Snowy Places

Winter weather isn’t just for skiing or sledding—it can also be for taking long, relaxing soaks in steaming pools surrounded by snowy scenery.

January 22, 2026 01:54 PM

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Nicole Trilivas

Restaurants + Cafés

The World Knows It for Theme Parks. But You Should Go to Orlando for Its Strip-Mall Food

From tonkotsu ramen to numbing Sichuan cuisine, immigrants are spreading Michelin-recommended flavor across the city.

February 6, 2026 03:30 PM

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Nikki Miller-Ka

View of a gondola moving above a ski area with a mountainous backdrop in Whistler.

Winter Sports

Where to Après Ski in North America This Season

A guide to North America’s ski season with tips on where to ski, stay, eat, and what to pack.

Sponsored by icebreaker

Safari

Botswana’s Chobe Game Lodge Is Changing Safaris With All-Women Guide Teams

One game lodge in Botswana is revolutionizing the safari industry with its team of “Chobe’s Angels.”

May 17, 2022 02:13 PM

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Sucheta Rawal

A lounge area at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge with stone fireplaces and floor to ceiling windows.

Stay Here Next

Ski Runs, Saunas, and Summer Trails: A New Lodge for All Seasons in British Columbia

Heli-ski in winter, or hike, bike, and paddle in summer at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge, a revamped heritage property in Revelstoke, British Columbia.

July 1, 2025 11:09 AM

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Carolyn B. Heller

Denmark’s Popular Abandoned Lighthouse Is Moving

Tips + News

Rubjerg Knude has fallen victim to encroaching sands.

July 12, 2019 03:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Zermatt features the iconic Matterhorn as its backdrop.

Where to Travel Next

Why Zermatt is an Incredible Winter Sports Destination for Food Fans

An AFAR writer grabs his skis and explores the many ways to fuel up in high style in this renowned Alpine town.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism and Written by Bryan Kinkade

A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like

All of the suites in this palace-turned-hotel have been completely renovated.

September 5, 2024 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

Where to Go in Fall

12 Beautiful Beaches in Europe That Are Perfect for Fall Travel

From Albania to the Algarve, these 12 beaches are exceptional in the autumn.

August 26, 2019 03:57 PM

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Lottie Gross

Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.

Holiday Travel

16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything

The memories from these experiences will last a lot longer than physical gifts.

November 1, 2022 10:19 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Luxury camp site set up under the stars with a private chef and sleeping quarters. Two chairs are set up next to a fire pit. Site is secluded and shaded by trees with mountains in the background.

Epic Trips

8 Life-Changing Trips from South Africa to South America

These luxury journeys span Africa’s wilds, Bhutan’s sacred temples, and more.

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