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10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Cities We Love

8 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Charleston

An abundance of merry, seasonal activities, cozy hotels, and family-friendly restaurants make the Holy City the ideal December escape.

Sponsored by Explore Charleston

Praia da Adraga is on the edge of Sintra-Cascais Natural Park in Portugal.

International Beaches

For Unrivaled Diving, Coastal Walks, and Crystalline Waters, These Are the World’s Most Beautiful Beaches

There’s a beach for every type of traveler, whether you’re drawn to the blustery Scottish coast or Brazil’s most iconic stretch of sand.

April 7, 2026 05:04 AM

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Lottie Gross

Paris, France - 02 April 2025: Vosges square (Place des Vosges) in Paris

4 Days In

4 Days in Paris: Take 3-Hour Lunches, Stroll in a Movie Setting, and Skip the Louvre

Locals share how best to experience the City of Light over a long weekend.

March 26, 2026 03:29 PM

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Sara Lieberman

Malibu Sunset Suite at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Hotels We Love

From Wellness Getaways to Design-Led Urban Retreats, These Are California’s 20 Top Hotels

These are the top luxury hotels to book in the Golden State, where experiences range from world-class culinary destinations and beachfront retreats to storied city hideaways.

August 25, 2025 07:13 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Islands

The Best Things to Do in Martinique

Beaches, hikes, botanical gardens, and historical sites will keep you entertained.

March 30, 2022 05:34 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

On the Camino de Santiago, Tourism Is Helping Small Towns Survive

Each year, tens of thousands of hikers start the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. Their presence is helping the small towns along the route survive.

June 21, 2022 03:48 PM

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Giovanna Dell’Orto

Health + Wellness

Here’s How to Arrive at Your Destination Looking Like You’ve Just Had a Facial Instead of a 10-Hour Flight

We asked the experts for their advice on keeping our complexions healthy while cruising at 35,000 feet.

December 19, 2024 11:03 AM

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Sara Button

Versailles, France, August 18, 2012. Le Grand Trianon at The Palace of Versailles.

History + Culture

8 Beautiful Châteaux in France You Can Visit—or Even Spend the Night In

Spending the day in fantastical splendor? Yes, please.

February 13, 2024 10:51 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

A group of people smiling while stand-up paddleboarding on the French Broad River in Asheville

Water Sports

From Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit

With riverside brewery and culinary scenes, inclusive bars, and a thriving arts district, one of the world’s oldest rivers inspired an outdoor renaissance in Western North Carolina.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

Left: Jerez de la Frontera; right: wine glass

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

This Sherry-Loving City Is Spain’s Capital of Gastronomy for 2026—Here’s Why You Should Go Now

Jerez has always been synonymous with sherry. Now, young winemakers and chefs are giving Spain’s oldest wine region a delicious second act.

April 9, 2026 04:21 PM

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Isabelle Kliger

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Curaçao

Taste your way through Curaçao’s varied culture with dishes like Indonesian beef stew, funchi fries, stuffed cheese, and more.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Rosalind Cummings-Yeates

An overhead shot of several small bowls and dishes filled with various foods atop a marble surface at Quintonil, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Mexico City

Food + Drink

Mexico’s First Michelin Guide Debuts With 18 Starred Restaurants—Including a Taco Stand

Over a century after its launch, the Michelin Guide has finally made it to Mexico, the third Latin American country to get a dedicated guide, following Brazil and Argentina.

June 7, 2024 08:40 AM

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Katherine Alex Beaven

An interior gallery of the Louvre Museum in Paris with people milling about

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