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How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain

From historic palaces to lively markets and stylish hotels, this lush garden city is an oasis of calm outside Abu Dhabi city.

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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

COVID + Travel

France’s Museums, Café Terraces Finally Reopen After Months of Closure

The country’s six-month COVID-19 lockdown is now beginning to ease.

May 19, 2021 04:45 PM

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Elaine Ganley

View of Kelvingrove Park full of people enjoying the Scottish summer with the main building of Glasgow University on the top of the hill.

Where to Travel Next

This Crowd-Free Scottish City Offers Buzzy Restaurants, Free Museums, and Shaggy Highland Cows

Glasgow is turning 850 years old this year, but it’s more creative and forward-thinking than ever before.

August 20, 2025 09:28 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.

Hotels We Love

These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris

The French capital is filled with stylish hotels that are big on personality—and easy on the bank account.

November 15, 2024 01:42 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Rabat, Morocco. Hassan Tower is the minaret Almohad Caliphate mosque medieval ruins.

Hotels

A Less-Visited Moroccan City Is Getting the Attention of Travelers. Here’s Why.

The Moroccan capital of Rabat is filled with a new energy that’s getting the attention of travelers.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Nicola Chilton

You Can Still Find Old Hollywood Glamour at These Los Angeles Spots

History + Culture

Relive the Golden Age of Hollywood at These Los Angeles Spots

Duck past the theme park advertisements and explore the old school charm of L.A. on your next trip to the City of Angels.

April 4, 2023 09:18 AM

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Vanita Salisbury

Collage of 8 photos, most showing hotels

Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Colorful umbrellas form a partial roof above a retail district in Sasebo on Japan's Kyushu Island with some people walking about and a yellow bench in the foreground

Cruise

See Japan’s Quieter Side on This Locally Run Cruise

A recently launched Japanese cruise line is offering a more culturally immersive way to explore lesser-visited corners of Japan.

May 29, 2026 01:19 PM

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Shayla Martin

Beavertail Lighthouse in Beavertail State Park aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA. This lighthouse, built in 1856, at the entrance to Narragansett Bay on Conanicut Island.

Where to Go in Summer

5 Charming Small Towns in Rhode Island for Lighthouses, Ice Cream, and Beautiful Beaches

From historic Wickford Village to swanky Westerly, these are the places you’ll want to escape to this summer.

July 8, 2025 01:52 PM

Family of woman, man and young child taking a selfie in front of the Arc de triomphe in Paris, France

Cities We Love

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Paris With Kids: Things to Do, Where to Stay, What to Eat

A former Paris local brings her daughter to the city for the first time and scopes out the most kid-friendly spots and activities.

September 3, 2025 02:17 PM

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Elissa Garay

Hotels We Love

The Best Luxury Hotels in Napa Valley for Staying Near the Vineyards

Build a Napa Valley weekend around hotels that connect you to the region’s landscape, food, and wine.

December 12, 2025 12:39 PM

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Matt Villano

Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give

In Spain, like much of Europe, tipping isn’t expected the way it is in the U.S. Still, there are some situations where you may want to give a little extra.

April 12, 2023 03:08 PM

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Becca Blond

Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola (right); Milan's Duomo facade (left)

Style + Design

A Guide to Milan’s Creative Side From the Designer of the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

Renowned designer and architect Patricia Urquiola reveals how her work is inspired by Milan—from her latest hotel there to the hidden corners she loves most.

September 5, 2025 11:16 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York

A touch of Paris lands in Tribeca with the U.S. debut of the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York.

March 27, 2023 12:42 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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