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View of rocks and a pond a the Garden at Adachi Musem of Art

This Quiet Coastal Region is Only 1.5 Hours from Tokyo

The San’in region, comprising the Tottori and Shimane prefectures, is a natural haven for those seeking a side of Japan without the crowds.

Sponsored by Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau

Outdoor Adventure

7 Ways Northern Arizona is an Epic Getaway for Natural History Fans

On a road trip around the Grand Canyon State’s outdoor heritage sites, it’s all about the scenic, illuminating journey.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Hotels

Behind the Scenes at the Cannes Film Festival’s Buzziest Hotel

The newly reimagined Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, is ready for its close-up.

May 11, 2023 09:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

History + Culture

Spain’s Parador Hotels Let You Sleep Where Royalty Ruled and Battles Ensued

The government has converted 97 significant buildings into boutique hotels up and down the country, making for a history-rich road trip.

October 9, 2019 06:28 PM

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Andrea Guthmann

You can enjoy the outdoor pools at Szechenyi even in the winter.

History + Culture

The Essential Guide to Budapest’s Thermal Baths

This plunge primer will dampen your fears about coed nudity, tipping, and mean masseuses.

March 14, 2024 02:38 PM

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Kimberly Bradley

Art + Architecture

10 New Buildings Every Architecture Buff Should See This Year

These design-driven museums and hotels—plus a library, airport, and aquarium—are practically works of art.

September 23, 2024 03:18 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Art + Culture

How Madrid Artists Brought Flamenco Back Amid the Pandemic

Performers dance behind plastic screens and customers get a temperature check, but the show does go on.

October 8, 2020 05:58 PM

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Stay Here Next

A Grande Dame Hotel Is Reborn in Cannes. Here’s a First Look.

The Carlton, which turned Cannes into a well-heeled summer beach destination, has just emerged from a major restoration.

April 10, 2023 04:21 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Sip Your Way Along Türkiye’s Oldest Wine Route

A relatively unexplored wine route in Türkiye offers a variety of Indigenous grapes that are ready to take center stage.

April 6, 2023 05:43 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Books

Bats Are Hanging Out in the Library. What Gives?

In Wales and Portugal, flying mammals have taken roost in unusual places.

December 12, 2019 01:49 PM

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Julie H. Case

Tips + News

You Can Download AFAR Zoom Backgrounds Right Now for Free

Make it look like you’re somewhere far, far away in your video conference calls with AFAR’s original travel photography.

April 23, 2020 05:11 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

This Is What a Socially Distanced Louvre Looks Like

After a four-month lockdown, the world’s most visited museum reopened to a limited number of visitors on Monday, July 6. Here’s what it looks like now compared to before coronavirus.

July 7, 2020 04:42 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

How to Explore India and Make a Difference

Oberoi Hotels and Resorts offers luxury and authenticity—and inspiring India travel itineraries that give back.

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