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The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has more than 700 guest rooms, as well as 17 restaurants and bars on property. It has had an AAA Five Diamond rating for close to 50 years.

Hotels

How Hotels Get Their Star Ratings and What They Mean

There are more hotel rating systems than ever before. Here’s a primer on what they are—and what they mean.

February 29, 2024 08:00 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Cities We Love

Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines

Foggy evenings and buzzy restaurants remind AFAR’s CEO and cofounder of the city’s charms.

August 24, 2023 04:24 PM

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Greg Sullivan

Air Travel News

French Bee Launches Los Angeles–Paris Flights From $321

We interrupt the news about skyrocketing airfares with a new low-cost option for West Coast travelers heading to France.

April 22, 2022 08:11 PM

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Michelle Baran

Islands

Choose Your Own Adventure on a Chartered Sailing Trip Through the BVI

Sparkling waters, fresh breezes, and all the snorkeling and cocktails you could want. Embrace the freedom of sailing through the British Virgin Islands on a private chartered catamaran.

January 7, 2022 12:20 PM

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David LaHuta

A remote retreat off Utah’s scenic Byway 12 offers road trippers a desert oasis to disappear to.

Hotels

Finding Calm Amid Crisis at a Desert Retreat in Utah

When personal tragedy strikes, two friends seek healing on an adventure-filled trip to Yonder Escalante.

January 11, 2023 08:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Hotel Marcel breathes new life into a disused office space.

Hotels

Inside the Sustainable Hotel Everyone’s Talking About

It’s been hailed as the nation’s first net-zero hotel—but what does that mean on the ground?

August 5, 2022 03:42 PM

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Bridget Reed Morawski

Restaurants + Cafés

How Two Navy Vets Are Fueling the Next Generation of Pittsburgh Chefs

Off-duty trips to bustling Asian food markets inspired the creation of the Galley Group, a new culinary incubator with big plans for the Rust Belt.

October 26, 2017 07:51 PM

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Sara Button

Photo Essays

AFAR Photo Awards 2019

We asked to see the world through your lens—and you showed us. Here are the winners and jurors’ picks of the 2019 AFAR Photo Awards presented by United MileagePlus.

July 31, 2019 10:36 AM

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Staff

The marina decks on the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection's new 'Ilma' superyacht with couches and loungers overlooking the water

Cruise

Ritz-Carlton Just Launched a New Yacht—We Went Aboard to See if It’s Anything Like the Hotels

On the brand-new 448-passenger “Ilma’” super yacht, you can expect the same glamour of the resorts, with some blue-water bonuses.

September 26, 2024 03:27 PM

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Fran Golden

In the Magazine

Where to Go in 2024

The 25 most exciting places around the world to visit next

November 28, 2023 02:00 PM

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Tim Chester

Tips + News

Greece Bans Anyone Over 220 Pounds From Riding Santorini’s Donkeys

The Greek government now has a strict set of guidelines to protect the animals.

October 16, 2018 10:15 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

AFAR Advisor

My 5 Favorite Ways to Travel Virtually Right Now

Until I can get on a plane or train again, I am determined to bring some travel spirit to life in lockdown.

May 4, 2020 05:11 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Where to Travel Next

How to Enjoy a Once-in-a-Lifetime Family Vacation in Arizona

Bond with your loved ones while exploring the great outdoors in the Grand Canyon State.

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