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The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Epic Trips

These 5 Unexpected Destinations Will Inspire You to Go Off the Beaten Path on Your Next Trip

Take the road less traveled for thrilling cities like Cape Town, the distinctive cuisine of Osaka, and exotic wildlife sightings in Australia.

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This Premier Room King at The Peninsula London features a neutral palette and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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What It’s Like to Spend the Night at the New Peninsula Hotel in London

London waited 30 years for this nearly $1.4 billion new hotel. You shouldn’t wait at all.

January 18, 2024 01:26 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

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Hiking + Cycling

6 Majestic Places to Hike in Japan

The country is a dream destination for outdoor adventurers, with trails that run along cerulean coastlines and through dense, mossy forests.

October 14, 2024 12:06 PM

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Christina Garofalo

Spring 2026

Far From the Crowds, Japan’s Noto Peninsula Is a Dream for Seafood and Sake Devotees

One writer visits the Noto Peninsula a year after the region’s earthquake and finds an enduring bounty of food and craft.

April 24, 2026 08:19 AM

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Ryan Knighton

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Here’s what travelers heading to Iceland need to know.

February 12, 2024 03:43 PM

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This Luxurious New Hotel Just Opened in Costa Rica With a Treehouse Spa and Spectacular Views of the Pacific

Occupying a peaceful corner of Costa Rica’s biodiverse Peninsula Papagayo, the new Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, lets travelers commune deeply with nature and local culture.

April 3, 2025 01:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Summer 2025

State Parks, Cherry Orchards, Dark Skies: Door County Is One of the Midwest’s Best-Kept Secrets

Door County has more state parks and shoreline than any other county in Wisconsin. And thanks to a new generation of creatives, the peninsula is changing in the very best sort of way.

August 20, 2025 10:07 AM

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Emma John

Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Adventure in Vail, Colorado

There’s a lot more to Vail than just its ski (and après) scene.

December 15, 2022 08:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Water Sports

The Best Costa Rica Surf Camps for Every Type of Surfer

Warm water, year-round waves, and Costa Rica’s relaxed “pura vida” spirit have made this Central American country one of the most popular surf destinations in the world.

August 9, 2023 01:58 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Spring 2024

Walking Ireland’s Wild, Remote, and Rugged Dingle Peninsula

For centuries, the Dingle Way has beckoned those interested in experiencing Ireland’s quieter side.

April 29, 2024 08:57 AM

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Tess Taylor

Family Travel

5 Places to Travel Abroad With Your Kids This Year

London, Lapland, and Tanzania are on the cards in 2024.

April 19, 2024 11:09 AM

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Tim Chester

History + Culture

Pompeii’s Museum Comes Back to Life to Display Exquisite Ancient Excavations

The newly reopened Antiquarium near Naples, Italy, showcases rare remnants from the ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

January 25, 2021 02:44 PM

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Andrea Rosa

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore Republic Bar

AFAR Advisor

These Are the Best Cities for Food Lovers—Here’s Where to Stay When You Get There

From Tokyo to Paris, these hotels place you close to the finest restaurants in the world.

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