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The warm, sunny Mission District—with Dolores Park and Mission Dolores as its cultural and physical center—is historically a Latino neighborhood (and before that, Irish). Now bodegas and taquerias sit cheek by jowl with carefully crafted cuisine and locally designed fashion. Here are the best things to do (and eat) in San Francisco’s Mission District.

Last-minute travel planners will want to take note.

Marriott’s Luxury Collection launched a series of experiences connecting travelers with local experts and traditions. At Kyoto’s Suiran hotel, one writer gets his hands dirty learning the art of Japanese pickling, or tsukemono.

For Latria Graham, historically Black beaches are spaces shaped by refuge, joy, and quiet resistance.

Italy travel and tourism experts recommend quieter islands, local tour operators, and intimate hotels around the country.

With farm stays, flea markets, and pristine nature reserves, a road trip around Gotland offers the ideal sunny escape.

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End each day’s trek with udon noodles, grilled skewers, crunchy tempura, and melt-in-your-mouth sashimi.

Thanks to a newly revitalized waterfront designed by the masterminds behind New York City’s High Line, Seattle’s shores and surrounding waters have never been more accessible—or enticing.

Plus, an Afar-approved mini-guide for what to do, eat, and where to stay when you get there.

A 19th-century landmark on the Chao Phraya River will reopen as the Langham Custom House Bangkok in December 2026 following an extensive restoration. It is now accepting reservations.

Your cheat sheet of whom to tip, how much, and when while staying at a hotel in the USA

With a haunted hotel, cider routes, and maple trails, New Brunswick is a trove of fall foliage and activities.

Explore underground passageways, watch seaplanes skim Lake Union, climb a century-old water tower, and blend your own bottle in nearby wine country.

With a spectacular Pacific Coast setting, a 28,000-square-foot spa, and Huichol influences throughout, Siari Riviera Nayarit, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, reflects the region in details from its design to its food.