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Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel built on an artificial island in front of Jumeirah beach.

Hotels

Can a Hotel Really Have 7 Stars?

A history of luxury hotel ratings systems—and how the “seven-star” hotel was born.

November 29, 2023 01:53 PM

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Mark Ellwood

The now-famed Rain Vortex in Singapore’s Changi Airport

Soon you’ll only need your face to travel through Singapore’s Changi Airport.

September 27, 2023 03:28 PM

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Bailey Berg

Air Travel News

Unruly Passengers Face Largest FAA Fines to Date

The FAA is seeking fines of $81,950 and $77,272 against two separate passengers, each involved in violent and unruly behavior last year.

April 11, 2022 05:45 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Air Travel News

Could United, Southwest, and American Pilot Strikes Disrupt Upcoming Flights?

What to know as pilots at American Airlines and Southwest vote to authorize stirkes, United pilots picket across the country, and worker strikes continue in Europe.

May 12, 2023 01:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

Visas + Passports

Saudi Arabia Will Start Issuing Tourist Visas for the First Time Ever

The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom will offer tourist visas in a push to lessen its dependence on the oil industry.

September 27, 2019 08:08 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Art + Culture

All True Book Lovers Need to Visit This NYC Institution

No, it’s not the New York Public Library.

January 7, 2022 12:24 PM

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Pat Tompkins

8 Greenwich Village Restaurants That New Yorkers Love

Restaurants + Cafés

7 Greenwich Village Restaurants That New Yorkers Love

These are the spots you have to try in Greenwich Village and the West Village, from classic New York City establishments to more recent must-visits.

February 5, 2019 12:22 PM

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Katherine Martinelli

Museums + Galleries

New Digital Art Museum Is Bringing an Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to the U.S.

Located at the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, the Lume Indianapolis will open in June 2021 with an exhibition projecting the paintings of Vincent van Gogh onto gallery walls.

October 8, 2020 06:28 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Why Airlines Are Investing Big in Premium Seats

As more travelers choose to upgrade their in-flight experience, carriers are rethinking service, cabin design, and lounge experiences.

November 24, 2023 09:00 AM

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Chris Dong

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Summer Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

May 31, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

Travel Advisors on: Great Hotels for Fall Travel in Europe

Fall means fewer crowds, cooler weather, and good deals.

August 29, 2019 09:49 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A white and brown medium-sized fluffy dog sits on some turf in front of a staircase leading to a charter plane

Air Travel News

Bark Air, the Charter Service for Dog Owners, Now Offers Pet-Friendly Itineraries and Global Travel Support

A new standalone concierge service, available for a fee, includes help with paperwork needed to fly, arranging dog chaperones, and crafting fur baby–friendly travel guides.

August 14, 2025 01:34 PM

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Chris Dong

Photo of the Bazaar Georgetown in Washington, D.C., at night, with reflections on a rainy street.

The chef’s 67-room the Bazaar House is scheduled to open in 2027, in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

October 11, 2024 12:24 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Where to Travel Next

Where to Find Your Winter Wonderland in the Middle of Summer

When it’s summer north of the equator, head to the other hemisphere to find relief in these seven winter wonderlands.

June 22, 2018 07:08 PM

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Matt Jancer

Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.

Hotels

AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel

Senior deputy editor and hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her childhood growing up in the Plaza Hotel and this year’s Stay List.

April 11, 2023 12:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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