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These Hotels Around the Globe Were Just Given Michelin’s Elite Three-Keys Distinction

Anonymous inspectors awarded 143 hotels the highest Michelin honor of three keys: 23 located in France, 16 in the U.S., and 14 in the U.K.

October 10, 2025 04:50 PM

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Rachel Chang

Where to Travel Next

The 10 Best Islands to Move to After Retiring

If you dream of spending your retirement as an expat on an island, these are the most beautiful—and affordable—places to move to in the world.

December 7, 2023 11:30 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Smoke seen above a dense collection of apartment buildings in Athens, Greece, with a rocky hilltop in the background

A local travel expert offers advice and insights about the current situation in Greece amid another severe wildfire season and extreme heat.

August 15, 2024 01:39 PM

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Helen Iatrou

Solo Travel

Looking to Live Abroad (for a Few Months)? These Countries Are Offering Remote Work Visas for Longer Stays.

Change up your workplace scenery with these countries.

March 24, 2025 05:48 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Airfares to Europe Are Really Low Right Now—Here’s How to Get the Best Deals

You’ll save 20 percent if you travel this spring instead of summer, according to a new report from Hopper.

March 29, 2019 10:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

A person holding a handful of purple and green olives.

Spring 2023

An Olive Oil Revolution Is Quietly Brewing in Tunisia

Tunisia is the world’s third-largest olive oil exporter, but a history of selling in bulk has favored quantity over quality. Today, a group of artisan producers is pressing for change.

April 13, 2023 06:03 PM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Ponta da Ferraria, Rua Padre Fernando Vieira Gomes, Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Outdoor Adventure

Multicolored Thermal Pools Make This Portuguese Island the Ultimate Hot Springs Crawl

On São Miguel, you could drive to the pools in one day or over a long weekend.

April 10, 2026 12:24 PM

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Regan Stephens

Hotels

The Hotel Industry Has Traditionally Been a Man’s World. These 6 Women Leaders Are Shaking It Up.

These women aren’t just breaking barriers. They’re building a more inclusive, dynamic future for hospitality—and your hotel experience will be the better for it.

March 28, 2025 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Expedition Cruises

7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style

On these sailings, passengers can witness the aurora borealis from the comfort and convenience of a cruise ship with ample amenities.

April 15, 2025 07:05 PM

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Bailey Berg

7 Famous Pilgrimages Around the World That You Can Walk or Cycle

History + Culture

8 Famous Pilgrimages Around the World That You Can Walk or Cycle

From a Norwegian shrine for a Viking king to the healing waters of mystical lagoons in Peru, these sacred paths will have you lacing up your boots and strapping on a pack.

April 30, 2024 11:36 AM

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Chris Ciolli

In addition to Reichl, culinary personalities Nancy Silverton, Laurie Ochoa, and Alec Lobrano will take 25 travelers to France and Spain this fall.

March 4, 2024 03:21 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

The Katha Reading Lounge has large archways and sofas with views out to the surrounding landscape.

Hotels

Hotels That Feel like $1,000 a Night but Are Only $300

These hotels feel like thousand dollar per night stays but actually cost much less.

November 21, 2023 01:14 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Where to Go in Fall

12 Beautiful Beaches in Europe That Are Perfect for Fall Travel

From Albania to the Algarve, these 12 beaches are exceptional in the autumn.

August 26, 2019 03:57 PM

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Lottie Gross

The Lexington Avenue entrance of the Waldorf Astoria New York features two white statues and two large staircases.

Hotels

This Legendary Hotel Will Be One of New York City’s Most Important Debuts in Years

Afar’s hotel expert Jennifer Flowers got a hard-hat tour of the soon-to-reopen New Waldorf Astoria New York—here’s what it was like.

January 29, 2025 09:54 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Gondolas in a canal on the Adriatic Coast of Italy

Cruise

These Fun, New Themed Cruises Are Calling Your Name

Are you a food lover, a wine enthusiast, a history buff? Ponant has you covered with its inspiring new collection of themed cruises.

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