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Masseria Torre Maizza is set within a renovated 16th-century masseria on the coast of Puglia, Italy.

Hotels

The Off-the-Radar Italian Road Trip We Almost Want to Keep to Ourselves

Southeastern Italy may be better known for its beaches and burrata, but it’s also layered with ancient Greek and Roman ruins—and extraordinary hotels that alone are worth the trip.

April 18, 2025 03:28 PM

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Erica Firpo

Expedition Cruises

7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style

On these sailings, passengers can witness the aurora borealis from the comfort and convenience of a cruise ship with ample amenities.

April 15, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

History + Culture

To Uncover the Heart of Beirut, Take a Walk With This Local

After a four-year hiatus, Ronnie Chatah’s popular walking tours are once again helping locals and visitors dive deeper into the Lebanese capital.

April 26, 2018 04:56 PM

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Alexandra Talty

COVID + Travel

Signs of Optimism as New York City Sees Rise in Tourism

Bit by bit, travelers are returning to the city that was the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.

May 11, 2021 08:04 PM

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Deepti Hajela

Hotels

The Most Anticipated European Hotel Openings of 2019

From a historic ship-turned-hotel docked in Edinburgh to the first Four Seasons in Greece, these are the 10 best new hotels opening across Europe in the new year.

December 20, 2018 05:44 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Restaurants + Cafés

Beyond Blue Milk: How “Star Wars” Land Got Its Out-of-This-World Menu

The secret to a stellar meal is a solid story.

May 31, 2019 11:35 AM

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Nicole Antonio

Art + Architecture

Dale Chihuly’s Glasswork Leads First-Ever Garden Exhibit at Asheville’s Historic Biltmore

The Seattle-based artist’s al fresco summer show at the North Carolina landmark runs through October 7.

May 30, 2018 04:59 PM

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Matthew Phenix

Hotels

The Place Firenze Will Show You a New Side of Florence

With Florence hotelier Claudio Meli in charge, The Place hotel is leading the way by connecting visitors to distinctive local experiences.

August 13, 2021 01:15 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Health + Wellness

“Would a Chinese Grandma Wear This?”

How photographer Andria Lo and writer Valerie Luu—the authors of “Chinatown Pretty”—used senior citizen fashion to get to the heart of Chinatown.

November 22, 2021 04:27 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Art + Architecture

A New Arts District Is Transforming Napa

This burgeoning area in downtown Napa boasts public art and a new spin on cool.

November 26, 2018 05:41 PM

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Matt Villano

Travel Tales

Rewilding Australia

From its deserts to its reefs, Australia’s unique ecosystems have long been under pressure from human activity. Now some humans are helping nature push back.

April 8, 2020 02:18 PM

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Emma John

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Sydney This Summer

Right now, the Sydney scene is rollicking with international festivals, rugby feuds that rival “Game of Thrones,” and noteworthy new hotels.

May 30, 2019 02:06 PM

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Ann Shields

Health + Wellness

Listen to Your Gut! A Traveler’s Guide to Intuition

Author and intuition expert Belleruth Naparstek on how to hone your “sixth sense.”

November 19, 2021 12:45 PM

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Aislyn Greene

UNESCO World Heritage

How a Dancer Used Her DNA Test to See the World

In season three of her Emmy Award–winning TV show “Bare Feet,” host and producer Mickela Mallozzi explores her roots—with a twist.

December 18, 2019 12:39 PM

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Mickela Mallozzi

Clockwise from top left: Drinks and food at Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman (1st and 3rd); Alesund, Norway; Abu Dhabi, UAE, The Aquarium near Margaret River in Western Australia; street scene in Istanbul, Turkiye; Antwerp, Belgium; Koks Restaurant in Greenland

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips This Year and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2024. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 13, 2024 01:33 PM

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Tim Chester

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