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Why Japan’s Tohoku Region is an Underrated Place to See Cherry Blossoms

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.

Sponsored by Japan National Tourism Organization

Water Sports

7 Islands That Will Make You Want to Buy a Sailboat

Sailing isn’t just another way to get around—it grants you access to places, communities, and experiences that other travelers often miss.

March 9, 2018 01:25 PM

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Matt Jancer

combination of two images, Noma exterior at left, Noma interior featuring dining tables and chairs at right

Restaurants + Cafés

What’s Next for Noma?

The shape-shifting Copenhagen institution seeks to find its place in a culinary landscape transformed by its existence.

March 9, 2023 07:27 PM

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Emily Nathan

Art + Architecture

Life Artists: Why Aelfie Oudghiri Is Drawn to Rug Design

As a young woman making rugs, Oudghiri is an outlier putting a fresh spin on a traditional craft while tapping into her own family’s roots.

Sponsored by Illy

Tips + News

Why You Should Go to Las Vegas This Winter

Even if you don’t consider yourself a “Vegas person,” these new hotels, restaurants, and shows might convince you to buy a plane ticket.

January 10, 2019 05:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Guests on AmaWaterways' inaugural Soulful Epicurean Experience sailing look out at vines at Domain de Fond-Vieille in France’s Beaujolais wine region

River Cruises

Black Passengers Are in the Minority on River Cruises—This New France Sailing Aims to Change That

AmaWaterways’ new Soulful Epicurean Experience is the first Black heritage-focused itinerary in the river cruise industry.

November 28, 2023 03:40 PM

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Nicole Edenedo

Museums + Galleries

Our 7 Favorite Limited-Edition Items From the Met’s 150th Anniversary Designer Collection

The Metropolitan Museum of Art teamed up with Baggu, Allbirds, Catbird, and more to celebrate its sesquicentennial.

September 2, 2020 01:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

Rome to Build a Barrier Around Trevi Fountain

Seven months after announcing a slew of rules targeted at regulating tourists’ bad behavior, Roman officials are taking things one step further at the landmark fountain.

February 3, 2020 07:31 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Cruise

Large Cruise Ships Return to Venice Despite a Recently Approved Ban

The Italian government this spring pledged to get cruise ships out of the Venice lagoon, but reaching that goal will take time.

June 7, 2021 05:53 PM

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Colleen Barry

Ocean Cruises

Cruise Like a Queen on This Elegant Line With a Long Royal Legacy

As the United Kingdom celebrates the Queen’s Jubilee this year, cruise passengers can too aboard the definitively British Cunard cruise line.

June 14, 2022 02:49 PM

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Fran Golden

Museums + Galleries

This Spiral Museum Just Opened in a Swiss Alpine Village

The new Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux chronicles 145 years of luxury watchmaking traditions in the Jura Mountain region.

June 30, 2020 04:40 PM

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Sarah Buder

AFAR Advisor

Luxury Travel News: November 14, 2019

Our favorite luxury travel news for this week

November 14, 2019 09:10 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

UNESCO World Heritage

5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites With Incredible Street Art

At these five spots, contemporary street art and cultural heritage go hand-in-hand.

July 17, 2018 06:58 PM

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Julia Eskins

Food + Drink

Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston

Credit for much of Charleston’s celebrated cuisine goes to the enslaved Africans and downhome cooks of yore who found the tastiest ways to showcase the local bounty.

November 8, 2022 03:05 PM

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Stratton Lawrence

Water Sports

Some of the World’s Best New Dive Spots Are Under Oil Rigs

Offshore oil rigs can be eyesores, but beneath the surface, the views are anything but ugly.

July 11, 2018 05:37 PM

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Tara Bradley Connell

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