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This California City Tops Our 2025 Travel Wish List—Here’s Why It Should Be on Yours

New highlights in Los Angeles include Michelin-starred omakase, a sleek stadium, and Chef’s Table star Evan Funke’s latest hit.

November 13, 2024 11:20 AM

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Sheila Yasmin Marikar

A stretch of beach in Nice, France, with loungers and striped umbrellas in the foreground and people sunbathing on the sand further afield

The hit HBO series’ third season has scenes shot in Koh Samui and Bangkok. Here’s an in-depth look at the Thailand resorts and destinations featured.

February 14, 2025 06:45 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now

There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.

June 15, 2023 09:09 AM

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Adam H. Graham

A garden in bloom with purple, pink and red flowers, with a castle in the background

History + Culture

8 French Castles Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

Step back in time inside the grand former homes of French royalty.

February 4, 2025 12:03 PM

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Kimberley Lovato

Travel Tips + Etiquette

8 Countries Where Your Dollar Goes Furthest

Have you been waiting for the right moment to book an international trip? These destinations deliver more for your money right now.

May 23, 2026 05:08 AM

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Adam Wisniewski

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

Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel is a shining example of Belle Époque-era architecture.

Hotels

Behind the Scenes at the Cannes Film Festival’s Buzziest Hotel

The newly reimagined Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel, is ready for its close-up.

May 11, 2023 09:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

One Great Day in Paris, According to Meghan Donovan

AFAR Advisor

How Influencer Meghan Donovan’s Would Spend a Day in Paris

For Meghan Donovan, it is about long walks, good food, and photo opps.

April 7, 2020 09:46 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Ode Toronto Black and Yellow room (left) and Red room (Right)

Stay Here Next

Toronto’s Only Black-Owned Hotel Sits in One of the City’s Most Creative Neighborhoods

At the 10-room Ode Toronto, local art, vintage shopping, and neighborhood restaurants in Dundas West define the experience.

March 13, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Art + Architecture

Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Gets “Wrapped”

One of Paris’s biggest landmarks is playing host to a long-delayed Christo and Jeanne-Claude installation from September 18 to October 3, 2021.

September 20, 2021 01:02 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A person charging a Ford Mustang in front of a Hilton hotel

Hotels

Hilton and Tesla Are About to Supercharge the EV Road Trip—Here’s How

A new deal will bring a massive amount of new charging stations to hotels throughout North America.

September 8, 2023 08:00 AM

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Michelle Baran

A pool with chairs and umbrellas at the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique

Family Travel

What Makes These Resorts Great for Family-Friendly Winter Escapes

These properties help families enjoy the sun with amenities designed for every generation.

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