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Hotels We Love

The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels

These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.

January 30, 2026 12:39 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

An aerial view of Marine City and Gwangan Bridge, Busan, South Korea, 10 Oct 2024.

Winter 2025

This Underrated Asian City Is Home to Beaches, Bathhouses, and Rich History

Often bypassed in favor of shinier Seoul, the South Korean city of Busan—known for its beaches, bathhouses, and rich history—is a destination all its own.

January 6, 2025 02:04 PM

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Peggy Orenstein

Cities We Love

27 Non-Touristy Things to Do in San Francisco

Here’s what to do to get to know the multifaceted City by the Bay, from classic attractions to quirky events.

May 1, 2024 12:06 PM

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Jessie Beck

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

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

Books

A Bookish Tour Across America

Travel the United States—from California to Florida—through these essential novels, memoirs, and mysteries.

October 2, 2020 12:21 PM

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Staff

History + Culture

How Sicily’s Last UNESCO-Recognized Puppeteers Are Fighting to Save Their Tradition

In the Italian island’s cobblestoned capital, a centuries-old craft has few remaining practitioners.

April 13, 2020 01:15 PM

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Jessica Vincent

History + Culture

What in the World Are You Wearing?

Unravel the social status, historic figures, and far-flung places behind your clothes to go around the world in your closet.

July 2, 2020 09:45 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?

Fall 2022

The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism

A space tourism industry is being built on the proposition of personal and existential transformation. But at what cost?

October 11, 2022 01:28 PM

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Jessica Camille Aguirre

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

What It’s Like to Go Winetasting at Robert Mondavi Winery

AFAR got an inside look at the Napa Valley winery, which was recently named the best vineyard in North America.

August 16, 2019 02:30 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

New U.S. Hotels That Top Our Travel Wish List

These hotels are bringing a fresh vibe to six U.S. cities.

August 1, 2018 08:01 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

10 Once-in-a-Lifetime, Only-in-Germany Experiences

Destination Spotlight

10 Unique Places to Visit in Germany

Whether you’re celebrating at Carnival or exploring a Baroque palace, these German cities’ landmarks, cultural activities, and traditions make for memories you won’t find anywhere else.

Sponsored by the German National Tourist Board

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Hiking + Cycling

National Parks We Love Around the World

Ten countries, 10 national parks: Now’s the time to disappear off the grid and lose yourself in the great outdoors.

June 14, 2021 05:07 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Where to Travel Next

Why You Should Go to Paris This Winter

Lots of shiny new Michelin stars, a new museum dedicated to the French Resistance, and a much-anticipated hotel opening mean that off-season sparkles in Paris.

November 14, 2019 01:05 PM

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Ann Shields

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