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Few Hotels and Restaurants Join Relais & Châteaux Each Year. Here Are the Latest Additions—and How They Got In

The newest members include a forest retreat in Georgia, a reef-side resort in Belize, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in Alsace.

March 16, 2026 10:17 AM

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Vicki Denig

Cities We Love

Miami Has the Busiest Cruise Port in the U.S. Here’s What to Do When Your Ship Docks.

Insider tips on how to make the most of your time, before or after your voyage.

January 29, 2025 12:15 PM

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Terry Ward

A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail

National Parks

A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations

The new Caminhos da Ibiapaba Trail is among a growing network of long-distance treks throughout Brazil.

May 14, 2026 05:38 PM

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Bailey Berg

A wooden building surrounded by trees covered in snow and Christmas lights, with a mountain in the background.

Winter Sports

These 7 U.S. Ski Towns Have Schnitzel, Spätzle, and Plenty of European Charm

You’ll be treated to Swiss chalets, fondue, and dramatic, big powder runs at these historic resorts.

January 16, 2026 03:00 PM

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Anna Fiorentino

The Hamptons aren't just for summer anymore.

Weekend Getaways

The Hamptons Are the Perfect Fall Weekend Trip from New York City—Here’s Our Guide

The Hamptons aren’t just for summertime anymore. Here’s one native New Yorker’s fall weekend guide, including where to stay, eat, and go.

October 28, 2020 01:31 PM

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Rosalie Tinelli

An aerial view of a Quark Expeditions vessel in Patagonia with rocky snow-dusted mountains surrounding a long channel

Expedition Cruises

Everyone Wants to Go to Antarctica. Here’s Why You Should Sail to This Fjord-Filled Subpolar Region Instead

Striking jagged peaks, impressive icebergs, and hiking through national parks for days—don’t sleep on this up-and-coming expedition cruise destination.

September 12, 2025 07:37 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Cruise News

The 65-Day Cruise That Starts in Antarctica and Ends in Milwaukee

Though if you prefer, you could start in Duluth, Minnesota, and end in Antarctica.

June 6, 2022 11:50 PM

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Bailey Berg

Tips + News

Wildfires Are Raging in Alaska: Here’s What Travelers Need to Know

The fires burning on the Kenai Peninsula and in the Mat-Su Valley are having an impact on visitors to Southcentral Alaska. Get the facts.

August 26, 2019 04:04 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

People toasting each other with bottles of beer.

Bars + Nightlife

From Slang to Glass Sizes, Here’s How to Order a Beer in Australia

It’s actually more complicated than you think.

September 10, 2023 06:12 PM

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Christina Pickard

Hiking + Cycling

This Otherworldy South American Desert Is Home to Flamingos, Lunar Landscapes, and Geysers

This region in Chile is home to outdoor adventure galore.

May 29, 2024 08:59 PM

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Michaela Trimble

Interior of a restaurant with long wooden tables and exposed brick walls

Cities We Love

5 Nashville Neighborhoods for Live Music, Bar-Hopping, and Great Food

From tiny 12South across to East Nashville, here’s where to go out (and stay in) in Music City.

August 5, 2025 06:18 AM

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Sophie Friedman

Natural Wonders

11 Remote Places That Take Crowd-Free Travel to the Extreme

These locales may be difficult to reach, but the views make the effort more than worthwhile.

February 5, 2025 03:05 PM

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Becca Blond

Hotels

10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Forget Bordeaux, the Jura Is France’s Next Big Wine Destination

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

Go to This Lesser-Known French Wine Region for Bubbly, Alpine Lakes, and Comté Cheese

Forget about the crowds in Champagne or the Rhône Valley and head northeast to Jura.

July 31, 2025 10:39 AM

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Eleanor Aldridge

A meal tray in an Air France business class seat

Air Travel News

Which Airlines Have the Best Food and Drinks?

From bibimbap to Ethiopian doro wat, handcrafted cheese to Icelandic craft gin, these are some of the best food and drinks we’ve had at cruising altitude.

March 5, 2024 08:52 AM

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Michelle Baran

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