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The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure in Vail, Colorado

There’s a lot more to Vail than just its ski (and après) scene.

December 15, 2022 08:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Air New Zealand Unveils Lie-Flat Beds Designed for Economy

The sleeping pods could be a “game changer” for long-haul travel.

February 26, 2020 05:16 PM

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Michelle Baran

Rajasthan-based textile collective Saheli Women recently planted a cotton farm in the village of Kali Beri—part of a broader commitment to circularity and local sourcing.

Spring 2026

Rajasthan’s Famous Textile Traditions Were Disappearing. Visit the Women Helping to Revive Them

Saheli Women, a craft collective headquartered outside Jodhpur, works to preserve and promote traditional Indian textile arts—and the livelihoods of its skilled artisans.

April 22, 2026 12:06 PM

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Leslie Pariseau

Hotels

These Are 10 of the Most Haunted Hotels in America

With their eerie histories and ghoulish charm, these hotels promise to give guests both thrills and chills.

October 10, 2022 08:30 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hot air balloons fly above dramatic rock formations in Cappadocia, Türkiye

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Is It Ever Worth Going Into Debt to Travel?

Financial experts weigh in on whether and what kind of travel debt is considered “good debt.”

May 30, 2025 01:11 PM

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Stacey Lastoe

A person biking across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota

In the Magazine

Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in the Twin Cities

Beautiful lakes, world-class museums, and an exciting culinary scene. What’s not to love about Minneapolis–St. Paul?

September 26, 2023 11:01 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Tips + News

EU Officially Proposes Reopening External Borders

The European Commission hopes international travelers will be able to visit Europe this summer.

May 3, 2021 03:29 PM

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Samuel Petrequin

A sailboat among the barren and icy landscapes of eastern Greenland with a moonlit sky

Cruise

Want to See the Total Solar Eclipse in 2026? Book One of These Epic Cruises

The August 2026 total solar eclipse will pass above beautiful destinations such as Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain. These show-stopping sailings will take you there.

November 26, 2024 12:29 PM

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Bailey Berg

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

A rocky island bordered by sandy beaches and turquoise water

History + Culture

18 Beautiful Greek Islands for Every Kind of Traveler

If choosing among the Cyclades, Ionian, and Dodecanese is like Greek to you, we can help. Read on to find the island paradise that suits your vacation personality.

June 10, 2024 08:54 AM

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Amanda Castleman

Cruise

What You Need to Know About the Ban on Cuba Cruises

Effective June 5, cruise lines are prohibited from bringing U.S. travelers to Cuba. Here’s everything you need to know as a would-be cruiser to the island nation.

June 5, 2019 08:27 PM

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Elissa Garay

Air Travel News

Southwest Just Announced Some Major News

This week, the Dallas-based airline made public a mix of upcoming changes.

July 25, 2019 04:24 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

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Hotels

5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.

With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.

October 30, 2024 07:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

side view of an airplane on the runway. the airplane says Turkish Airlines and it is sunset

Air Travel News

Turkish Airlines Is Rolling Out a Fancy New Business-Class Cabin. Here’s What to Know.

Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines will launch its Crystal Business Class suites in 2025, with sliding doors, lie-flat seats, and marble tables.

August 2, 2024 04:47 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.

Stay Here Next

Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.

The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

December 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

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