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Italy Has More to Offer Than Tuscany—This New Piedmont B&B in a Historic Building Is Proof

Located in the hilly outskirts of Turin, La Giardina has four rooms, an on-site art gallery, and interiors featuring a mix of antiques and contemporary works.

April 9, 2026 01:34 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Open window shades help flight attendants, and passengers, spot any unusual occurrences during the most critical phases of the flight.

Air Travel News

The Real Reason Airlines Want You to Raise the Window Shade Before Takeoff and Landing

There’s no universal rule about window shades on flights, but there is a clear safety reason behind why crews often ask passengers to keep them open during takeoff and landing.

April 9, 2026 12:18 PM

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Ramsey Qubein

Alila Ventana Big Sur is among the Monterey-area resorts that have made improvements to their rooms and spas.

Food + Drink

What’s New for Food, Wine, and Travel in Monterey

From coastal escapes to cliffside views, Monterey County keeps adding standout resorts, restaurants, wineries, and events.

Sponsored by See Monterey

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Secret to “Star Wars”: Galaxy’s Edge Is Ignoring Everything You Think You Know

Disney’s $1 billion park expansion has more in common with a major metropolis than you’d expect.

May 31, 2019 04:20 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Epic Trips

This Travel Booking Site Will Cover Your Stay at a Remote Greenland Hotel

Hotels.com is picking up the tab for March stays at the Ittoqqortoormiit Guesthouse in Greenland. It will only take a few flights and a helicopter ride to get there.

November 27, 2018 08:48 PM

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Michelle Baran

People chatting at a cafe in Thessaloniki, Greece.

In the Magazine

This Greek City Is the Country’s “Capital of Cool”

In the Greek city of Thessaloniki, rich history, creative gastronomy, and laid-back living abound.

September 28, 2023 09:49 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Books

28 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit

From a shipping container in Portland, Maine, to the world’s largest indie bookstore in Portland, Oregon, these are Afar staffers’ favorite bookshops.

November 19, 2025 03:21 AM

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Aislyn Greene

Drone panorama of pier in beach in Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

International Beaches

9 Beautiful Beaches in Turks and Caicos—and Where to Stay Once You’re There

Turks and Caicos is known for having some of the world’s best beaches—here’s where you can find the best of the best.

July 30, 2023 02:37 PM

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Becca Blond

Sponsored by The Charleston Place

A stylish lobby with a dramatic fringe-like light chandelier, velvety pink sofa, dark oval bench, plenty of mirrors, and a spiky art installation on the right wall

Hotels

The 15 Best Hotels in Montreal

This vibrant Québec city is experiencing a major hotel boom—and these are the best hotels to check into right now.

March 29, 2024 04:42 PM

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Catherine Maisonneuve

Travel for Good

A Tiffany & Co. Designer Takes a Trip to Africa

Chief Artistic Officer Reed Krakoff ventures to Kenya to see the impact of the company’s philanthropic efforts.

January 27, 2020 12:24 PM

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Reed Krakoff

Christ the Redeemer in the background behind apartment buildings in Rio de Janeiro

Air Travel News

Delta Is Adding These New South America Flights

Some of our favorite destinations are joining the Delta route network.

February 8, 2023 06:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

The National Exchange Hotel was built more than 150 years ago.

Stay Here Next

Stay Here Next: The National Exchange Hotel in Nevada City, California

After an extensive three-year renovation, a historic hotel in Northern California’s gold country welcomes a new generation of guests.

February 8, 2023 03:32 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

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