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8 Essential Tours to Book in Copenhagen

This city is practically made for touring, whether you want to pedal, paddle, or stroll.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

A person walking along One&Only Moonlight Basin's indoor pool with wood paneling and modern loungers lining one side of the pool and floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the surrounding trees along the other two sides

Hotel News + Openings

A Sprawling Spa, Heated Gondola, and Private Alpine Lakes—a New One&Only Brings Resort Luxury to Montana

Big Sky Resort just welcomed One&Only Moonlight Basin, the most exciting hotel opening in this scenic ski town.

December 3, 2025 06:09 PM

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Bailey Berg

The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has a large pool with a fountain and is dotted with palm trees.

Hotels

The UAE’s Next Big Luxury Travel Destination

Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks about the hospitality boom in the Middle East—and the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah into a luxury travel destination.

April 4, 2024 08:00 AM

A 36-foot-tall statue of Ramesses II is on display in the lobby area of the Grand Egyptian Museum with dots of natural light filtering through from above

Housing more than 100,000 ancient treasures—including 5,000 items from King Tut’s tomb newly on display—the Grand Egyptian Museum fully opened on November 1.

November 4, 2025 06:12 PM

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Bailey Berg

Packing Tips + Gear

If You Want to Pack More Efficiently, Ask a Disabled Traveler

Creativity and disability go hand in hand, and traveling is no different.

July 9, 2024 09:00 AM

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Kelly Dawson

Diriyah is a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Riyadh with traditional mud-brick architecture.

Air Travel News

Delta Is Launching a New Route to the Middle East—and It’s the Only U.S. Carrier to Offer This Nonstop Flight

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

October 28, 2025 07:21 PM

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Bailey Berg

An interior gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris with people milling about

The famed Paris art and history institute was robbed in broad daylight on Sunday, with four thieves making off with priceless jewels.

October 20, 2025 04:30 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Expedition Cruises

Say “Hello” to the World’s Most Luxurious Expedition Ship

A first look at the “Scenic Eclipse,” the newly launched mega-yacht with polar cruising capabilities, supersized suites, helicopters, and a submarine onboard.

September 9, 2019 07:33 PM

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Gene Sloan

Winter 2026

Big Flavors, Small Villages: Why Spain’s Star Chefs Are Setting Up Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Tiny Towns

Across Spain, culinary stars are heading to tiny towns to give diners a taste of their heritage—and to help pave a path forward for places they love.

January 7, 2026 09:45 AM

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Lisa Abend

Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin

Where to Travel Next

7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye

Discover centuries of history, cave hotels, and some seriously good meze across the country.

April 11, 2023 06:28 PM

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Jenna Scatena

Books

15 Books to Put on Your Summer Reading List in 2023

Be transported to Cuba, Spain, Vietnam, and elsewhere with these vacation reads.

June 21, 2023 06:18 PM

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Maliah West

red baby bunting, backpack, and yellow puffer jacket from Patagonia on a white and purple background

Packing Tips + Gear

Patagonia Gear Is Marked Down Up to 50 Percent Off Right Now

Save big on past season jackets, sweaters, and more for men, women, and children.

January 22, 2024 04:39 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

Make Your Frequent Flier Miles Go Further With These Hacks

From how to find discounted mileage pricing to building in layover stays for no added cost, these tricks will help you make the most of your miles.

July 26, 2019 05:13 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

National Parks

These New Activist-Led Trips Will Help Protect U.S. National Parks

In the wake of budget cuts, one travel company has launched environmental advocacy trips to the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone.

August 14, 2025 11:40 AM

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Chloe Bergé

Mountain Music and Sparkling Streams: The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip

Road Trips

This Is One of the Most Beautiful Drives in the U.S—Here’s How to Experience It

Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions on this scenic drive through Virginia and North Carolina.

October 19, 2023 12:30 PM

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Jess Graves

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