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This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.

This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel

A stay at the new Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal puts sublime landscapes, ancient kingdoms, and remote monasteries within easy reach.

January 8, 2024 09:00 AM

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Katie Lockhart

Outdoor Adventure

Beyond the Beach: Exploring the Caribbean’s Backroads and Countryside

Yes, the beaches in the Caribbean are beautiful, but there’s so much more to experience.

November 11, 2021 03:05 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

The city of Lucerne, Switerland, at sunset.

Epic Trips

15 Days of Slow Travel Through Switzerland’s Scenic Towns

From lakeside cafés to alpine trails, Switzerland rewards travelers who take their time.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

A landmark subway station in New York City with vaulted glass ceilings, green-and-white tiles, and brick walls

Where to Travel Next

The Best Way to See a City? Going Underground

Learn about the history, architecture, design, and engineering hidden underneath your feet on these urban transit system tours.

December 12, 2024 02:03 PM

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Pat Tompkins

The Alpina Gstaad is located a short walk from the center of town.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The Alpina Gstaad in Switzerland

With a sexy new Japanese whisky bar and an extended summer season, the Alpina Gstaad remains a standard bearer in the Swiss Alps for design lovers and après aficionados.

February 28, 2023 08:23 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Tips + News

Slovenia Declares End to Coronavirus Epidemic and Loosens Visitor Quarantine Restrictions

The country has recorded single-digit daily cases for two weeks, so EU visitors no longer have to self-quarantine for seven days.

May 15, 2020 06:34 PM

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Tim Chester

Where to Travel Next

Why This Beach Destination Is Perfect for Solo Travelers

Embark on a solo vacation through Fort Myers’ islands, beaches and neighborhoods to discover white-sand beaches, craft beer, and outdoor art.

Sponsored by Fort Myers – Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Outdoor Adventure

The 14 Best Things to Do in Puerto Rico, According to Locals—From Rum Tasting to River Tubing

San Juan is just the beginning.

January 31, 2025 08:13 PM

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Amy Gordon

Courtesy of Elle Logan/Aspen Chamber Resort Association

Art + Culture

A Guide to Aspen for Arts and Culture Lovers

Essential stops for art and history fans in this Colorado destination

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

As the tide goes out around Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, miles of white sand dunes are exposed, creating an exceptional landscape.

Where to Travel Next

The Best Places AFAR Staffers Visited in 2023

In a travel-packed year, we hiked in bogs, met mountain gorillas, and discovered much of the USA by EV.

December 27, 2023 11:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn, Redeem, and Maximize Marriott Bonvoy Points

Marriott Bonvoy is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program. Here’s how to take full advantage of it.

January 8, 2021 04:55 PM

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Eric Rosen

a white curved modern building beneath a blue sky

Style + Design

Zaha Hadid Was an Architectural Visionary. Here’s Where to Find Her Most Iconic Buildings.

Futuristic designs by the late architect, “the Queen of the Curve,” are some of the world’s most celebrated structures.

September 9, 2025 04:07 AM

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Sarah Buder

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

12 Lovely Small Towns in European Wine Country

Vacation among the vines at these small-in-size but big-on-wine destinations in France, Italy, Portugal, and beyond.

September 24, 2019 01:33 PM

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Sarah Bray

Ocean Cruises

Cruise Like a Queen on This Elegant Line With a Long Royal Legacy

As the United Kingdom celebrates the Queen’s Jubilee this year, cruise passengers can too aboard the definitively British Cunard cruise line.

June 14, 2022 02:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Italy’s Underrated National and Regional Parks

National Parks

7 of Italy’s Most Underrated National and Regional Parks You Should Visit

In Italy, these trails and parks provide breathing space for everyone.

June 16, 2021 04:12 PM

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Adam H. Graham

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