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The Populus in Denver has a white exterior with eye-shaped windows.

Stay Here Next

Denver’s Newest Hotel Will Make You Feel Like You’re Staying in a 13-Story Tree House

The Mile High City’s new Populus Hotel isn’t just inspired by nature—it also aims to help protect it.

November 11, 2024 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

Young black woman with curly hair sitting in airport, tired, with red rolling suitcase

Travel Tips + Etiquette

We Tried These 5 Unusual Jet Lag Remedies to See If They Work

Jet lag can really put a damper on international travel. Here’s how you might be able to beat it.

January 12, 2026 05:58 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

Valencia Is One of Spain’s Best Food Cities. Here’s Where to Eat

From Michelin stars to hidden tapas joints and locally led paella-making workshops, immerse yourself in Valencia’s diverse food scene.

Sponsored by the Region of Valencia

Beaches

A Guide to U.S. Virgin Islands Beaches and Snorkeling

From St. Croix to St. John and St. Thomas, explore standout beaches and snorkeling spots across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Sponsored by U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.

Hotels

The New Paris Hotels to Book for the Summer Olympics—or Anytime

These are the 8 most exciting new hotels to book in Paris—whether you plan to attend the Paris Summer Olympics or are simply plotting your next trip to the City of Light.

January 5, 2024 09:00 AM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

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Outdoor Adventure

An Essential Guide to the Best of the Scottish Highlands

Flanked by seas and full of natural wonders, this region is worth the journey.

October 18, 2024 04:50 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Outdoor Adventure

How to See the Wonders of the World Without the Crowds

The Seven New Wonders of the World created some controversy when they were announced, but they—and the last remaining original Wonder—are still worth a visit, if you know how.

April 25, 2025 06:30 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

The Serendipity is a 29-foot ranger tugboat with blue sides and brown and white trim that can be chartered through Anacortes Yacht Charters.

Epic Trips

Learning to Skipper a Boat in Washington State’s San Juan Islands

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

October 1, 2024 03:41 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Two women giving each other cheek kisses, with two men and another woman in the background

Travel Tips + Etiquette

From Sticking Out Tongues to Sniffing Cheeks, Here’s How People Around the World Say Hello

Greeting someone properly is the basis for polite interactions and even making friends while traveling.

July 15, 2025 12:27 PM

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Chris Ciolli

The rooftop pool of the Pendry Park City

Where to Travel Next

This Park City, Utah Resort Is the Ultimate Base for a Group Trip

Treat yourself and your friends to Park City’s best shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures.

Sponsored by Pendry Park City

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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

This guest room at the Fifth Avenue Hotel features dark blue headboards and teal walls.

Hotels

This New Luxury Hotel in Manhattan Is an Ode to Gilded Age New York

The new Fifth Avenue Hotel occupies a landmark Italian Renaissance–style bank and a new glass tower in New York City’s NoMad neighborhood.

October 16, 2023 12:21 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Epic Trips

In the Smallest State in Mexico, A Search for the Perfect Taco

Two hours from Mexico City, Tlaxcala offers a chance to leave the tourist-taco trail to see what’s happening close to the source of the ingredients.

March 19, 2024 01:16 PM

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Naomi Tomky

What’s New In...

What’s New in Santa Barbara

With a new crop of hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures, this sunshiny, food-loving city—nicknamed the American Riviera—has grown even headier.

November 12, 2021 06:05 PM

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Aislyn Greene

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

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