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With delicious sushi, an Edo-era castle, and thousands and thousands of cherry trees, the Tohoku region in northeastern Japan makes for an off-the-beaten-path dream trip.

While wealthy countries are developing and testing vaccine passports to encourage travel, critics say this could enable discrimination against poor nations that do not have ready access to vaccines.

The Louvre may be the most popular museum in the world, but the astounding art you can see in Paris goes way beyond the “Mona Lisa.”

In South Carolina’s Lowcountry, descendants of the Gullah-Geechee, Africans brought to the state during slavery, are reviving the cuisine that defined the city.

The Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu. Bellagio in Vegas. Gritti Palace in Venice. Afar talks to Philipp Weghmann, global brand leader of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, about what ties these and other legendary hotels together.

For your countdowns and midnight kisses, plan a New Year’s celebration in these jubilant places around the world.

The famed architect Frank Gerhy has passed away. He was one of the most beloved—and polarizing—figures in his field.

The national park and UNESCO World Heritage site has long captivated visitors, but recent research is changing the way we experience this ancient place.

Six Senses Kyoto is the eco-conscious luxury collection’s second urban hotel, and it’s rich in wellness experiences and cultural encounters.

BodyHoliday mixes West Indian, European, and Ayurvedic traditions for an all-inclusive experience unlike any other. For one New York creative, it was just the dreamy, personalized experience she needed.

With a native speaker in your ear, you can study a language and be transported at a time when we all need an escape.

File this under: Wish I were here.

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

Alongside a new astronomy center, Flagstaff is now a hotbed of standout culinary outposts, making it the ideal place to kick off your Grand Canyon–fueled adventure.

Of course, there’s Lisbon and Porto, but there are other places worth visiting too.