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Five U.S. Inns Where You’ll Sleep Well—and Eat Like Royalty

At each of these inns across the United States—from Oregon to Connecticut—hungry travelers will find wide open spaces, genius chefs, and award-winning food.

February 4, 2022 03:24 PM

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Ann Shields

Destination Spotlight

Chicago’s Neighborhoods Not to Miss

Chicago has some 77 neighborhoods, and numerous more sub-neighborhoods, each with its own charm. Explore a handful for a real insight into the third largest U.S. city.

July 1, 2022 05:01 PM

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Ari Bendersky

The Future of Travel

Hotels Roll Out Robotic Room Service

A robot named YO2D2 has the run of Boston’s Yotel, making room deliveries and schmoozing in the lobby.

March 5, 2018 01:26 PM

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David K. Gibson

Art + Architecture

Behind the Scenes at the Vatican’s Hidden Mosaic Studio

In a tucked-away workshop restricted from the crowds of Vatican City, highly skilled artisans painstakingly preserve and create traditional Italian artworks.

May 29, 2019 06:33 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Cities We Love

These Talented London Artisans Are Keeping the City’s Craft Tradition Alive

From Stoke Newington to Peckham, seeking out the capital’s crafty types will send you to some fascinating corners of the city.

July 23, 2018 06:09 PM

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Lisa Abend

Hotels

How an Iconic Hotel Brand Has Captured Travelers’ Imagination for More Than a Century

When the iconic Raffles Singapore opened in 1887, it quickly became a glittery haven for well-heeled travelers, and later, a go-to brand for discerning globetrotters.

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The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.

Hotels We Love

The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera

From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.

November 14, 2025 12:08 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Hotels

10 Airbnbs We’re Bumping to the Top of Our Wish Lists

Airbnb just revealed its 51 most wish-listed rentals in each state (and D.C.). These are the ones AFAR staffers are pining over.

January 11, 2021 09:06 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

9 Hotels That Celebrate Important Women

Women finally get their due at these hotels, which put their stories front and center.

March 5, 2021 10:25 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Water Sports

The Best Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico

Marine life is as vibrant as overland life.

March 29, 2021 02:05 PM

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Terry Ward

Outdoor Adventure

6 Adventures in the Middle East That Just Got Easier

Israel’s new airport is making a whole region more reachable—here are six things to add to your itinerary for when you land.

May 24, 2019 06:08 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Road Trips

Meet the Traveler Making Domestic Road Trips More Inclusive

A new series of road trips—covering everything from California wine country to Southern foodways—put diversity in the driver’s seat.

October 20, 2020 03:20 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Travel Tales

Meet the Artisans Keeping Tuscany’s Bookmaking Culture Alive

Writer Lisa Abend steps inside the small, family-run workshops where the ancient art of bookmaking lives on and sees a side of Italy too many travelers miss.

November 30, 2020 05:42 PM

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Lisa Abend

Aerial view of Kongde Lodge,one of the world’s highest resorts, offers views of the Himalayas.

Fall 2024

I Took the Paths Less Traveled to Everest Base Camp

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.

October 30, 2024 12:24 PM

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Sarika Bansal

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