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A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris

The French capital is filled with stylish hotels that are big on personality—and easy on the bank account.

November 15, 2024 01:42 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

The Florentin exterior at night with warm lighting

Stay Here Next

Frankfurt’s Most Compelling New Hotel Is Hiding in Plain Sight

Set in a reimagined banking mansion, the Florentin offers a more atmospheric, residential-feeling alternative to the city’s business hotels.

April 9, 2026 12:40 PM

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Adam H. Graham

U.S. Beaches

The Beach That Makes Me Appreciate Hawai‘i

A former Honolulu resident reflects on the complicated realities of living in paradise.

May 5, 2020 03:23 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Shot of of building in Gion/downtown area of Kyoto

Destination Spotlight

8 Must-Stop Places on a Trip Around Japan

Visit both well-loved and lesser-known places on your next Japan trip.

June 2, 2023 05:19 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Outdoor Adventure

Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas

The Camí de Cavalls is a finca-to-finca walk on the underrated island of Menorca.

March 19, 2026 05:51 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Longreads

Finding Foodie Heaven in England’s Lake District

Two decades ago, one chef opened a restaurant in the tiny village of Cartmel. That decision would change the area forever.

April 18, 2023 11:12 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

A fairy tale like building with straw roof houses a small store and people having lunch on a terrace

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

America’s Best Small Towns for Wine Lovers

These 11 towns will surprise you with their vineyards, tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique inns—and have you shipping bottles home by the case.

July 26, 2024 12:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Blue ombre backdrop with Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and Apple Airtag trackers

AFAR Approved

Samsung and Apple Both Offer Luggage Trackers. Which Is More Accurate?

Here’s how the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 and the Apple AirTag compared when tracking luggage on a recent trip to Japan.

March 22, 2024 01:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

The cafe in Le Jardin de Verre by Locke in Paris has wood floors, green chairs, and colorful paintings on the walls.

Hotels

This New Hotel in Paris Sits Inside an 18th-Century Townhouse With a Private Garden—and It Starts at $160

Stylish, central, and surprisingly affordable—Locke’s new Paris hotel brings townhouse elegance to the Latin Quarter.

June 9, 2025 11:03 AM

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Laura Rysman

Disney

Where to Stay When Visiting Disney World

From Disney’s Art of Animation Resort to the Grand Floridian, there’s a Disney resort for every budget and preference.

August 28, 2019 10:49 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Portia and Tanya eat breakfast on the patio of the White Lotus, with stunning Taormina views.

Art + Culture

Where to Go in Sicily if You Liked ‘The White Lotus’

HBO’s second season of the hit dramedy is sure to bring a boom in tourism to Taormina. Luckily, Italy’s largest island has much more to offer.

December 15, 2022 12:29 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Como Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos - Adult Pool and Beach Club

Hotels We Love

The 31 Best Luxury Resorts and Hotels in the Caribbean You Should Book Right Now

Timeless icons, next-gen retreats, and private island hideaways—this is the Caribbean at its finest.

March 3, 2026 10:04 AM

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Laura Begley Bloom

Festivals + Events

How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021

Black tourism and hospitality experts across the U.S. share the Juneteenth events they’re looking forward to this year.

June 15, 2021 11:23 AM

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Raven Briana McMillan

Loyalty + Rewards

Where to Use Hotel Points for Free Stays in Major U.S. Cities

Spend your hotel points wisely on stays at these luxe properties, from New York City to Beverly Hills.

April 19, 2024 07:24 AM

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Paul Rubio

Family Travel

How Summer Camp Became Family Camp With Parents Going Along for the Ride

Summer camp wasn’t the same this year. For many it was better, as they got to experience the annual event as a family.

September 3, 2020 05:17 PM

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Tim Chester

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