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Why Stockholm Is the Perfect Christmas Town

It might not be the first place that springs to mind, but it’s seriously festive and fun.

October 27, 2023 01:59 PM

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Lottie Gross

Malibu Sunset Suite at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Hotels We Love

From Wellness Getaways to Design-Led Urban Retreats, These Are California’s 20 Top Hotels

These are the top luxury hotels to book in the Golden State, where experiences range from world-class culinary destinations and beachfront retreats to storied city hideaways.

August 25, 2025 07:13 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

United will return to Stockholm for the first time since 2019 with service from Newark.

Air Travel News

United Is Adding These New Transatlantic Routes for 2023

The Chicago-based airline will add or bring back three routes to Spain, Sweden, and the UAE, as well as add routes to six markets it already serves.

October 12, 2022 02:31 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert

Hotels

16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat

You’ll want to add these Joshua Tree Airbnbs—with futuristic architecture, firepits, and unparalleled stargazing opportunities—to your wish list.

October 9, 2023 08:54 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Person looks through a telescope at sunset

A recent Skyscanner report ranked destinations that are seeing the biggest year-over-year decreases in airfares. Here’s which cities made the list.

November 26, 2024 07:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Beat the Crowds at Banff National Park

These tips will help you seek out the best scenery—and the fewest tourists—in Canada’s most popular national park.

December 20, 2018 04:54 PM

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Billie Cohen

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

People bending over and planting trees in the ground with a bridge in the background

Longreads

New York City Is Known for Big Things. Its Latest Attraction Is Tiny.

Though small, “pocket forests” are mighty, containing incredible biodiversity and helping to rewild cities. New York just got its first.

August 1, 2024 10:35 AM

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Harrison Hill

Pregnancy is a great time to travel. But being armed with good information makes the experience all the more impactful.

Packing Tips + Gear

7 Surprising Things in Afar Editors’ Carry-Ons

The sometimes-odd, always-useful things in our carry-ons

November 14, 2024 01:56 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Aerial view Sunset Poolbeg lighthouse in Ireland, Dublin bay Pier to Poolbeg Lighthouse in Ireland

History + Culture

7 Underrated Things to Do in Dublin

Explore an ancient library, climb aboard a replica of a ship that carried Irish immigrants to America, and follow in the footsteps of James Joyce.

November 13, 2024 05:40 PM

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Yvonne Gordon

A group of people in Alberta, Banff dressed in colorful snowboarding gear town walking across a snowy street in front of Cascade Mountain.

Winter Sports

Why Alberta Should Be Your Next Winter Vacation

With world-class skiing, cozy cabins, and snowy skies, this region of Western Canada is the perfect winter destination.

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