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Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

Whether you’re a skier or an après-ski enthusiast, these 19 European hotels are ideal for a winter weather getaway.

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Health + Wellness

Luang Prabang Is the Wellness Destination You Need Now

Despite a new wave of hotels and health-minded experiences, there’s nothing gimmicky about this feel-good city in Southeast Asia—mindfulness is just a way of life here.

January 25, 2019 07:51 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

KAI Yufuin on Japan's Kyushu Island has views of the region's surrounding rice terraces.

Hotels

These New Hotels in Asia Are Worth the Trip

Plan your trip to Asia around one of these exciting new retreats across seven destinations, from the Maldives to Mongolia.

October 28, 2022 05:33 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

12 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

Hotels

16 Dreamy Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins You Can Rent on Airbnb and Vrbo

Plan a getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains with one of these isolated cabins you can rent in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Georgia.

November 10, 2023 02:26 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Hotels

15 Best Colorado Hotels to Book in 2023

Whether you want to dine out in Denver or hike a famed fourteener, these hotels encourage you to explore the state in some unconventional ways.

April 21, 2023 03:55 PM

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Allyson Reedy

Rows of sun lounge chairs on a snow covered mountain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Fresh, Flavorful Spring Foods Worth Traveling For

Hungry for springtime? Try one of these global dishes.

January 22, 2018 05:25 PM

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Sarah Baird

Dromoland castle stone exterior with blue skies

Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM

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Mary Holland

Small Ship Cruises

Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

February 28, 2020 08:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Trains

How to Take an Epic Train Trip Through Eastern Canada

Everything you need to know, including when to book your tickets, when to go, and what to do along the way.

April 16, 2020 11:42 AM

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Colleen Kinder

One&Only Palmilla has one of Cabo's rare swimmable beaches.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Resorts in Mexico

Whether you’re looking for an ocean escape, a jungle retreat, or a beach town, you’ll find it here in our expertly curated list of the 15 best Mexico retreats of 2023.

June 12, 2023 07:53 PM

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Mary Holland

Family Travel

Hotels With Truly Genius Kids’ Amenities

Change a good family vacation into a really awesome one by staying at a place where kids get to do the coolest things.

July 28, 2021 11:45 AM

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Ann Shields

Weekend Getaways

Your Perfect Weekend Getaway in Sonoma Wine Country

From breweries and tasting rooms to hotels and rooftop restaurants, the small Sonoma County town of Healdsburg is experiencing a spate of new and exciting openings.

May 10, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jessie Beck

Small Ship Cruises

This Cruise Is Making Traditional Nordic Liquor on Its Maiden Voyage

The barrels of booze must cross the equator twice, according to tradition.

March 27, 2018 07:26 PM

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Sherri Eisenberg

Bars + Nightlife

How to Make a Midnight Pupp

There’s more to this drink than its distinctive name.

November 1, 2017 04:38 PM

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David Farley

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