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Politics may be the foundation of the nation’s capital, but culture is what makes the district shine. Meet three local luminaries ensuring the city remains a creatively invigorating place for residents and visitors alike.

Picturesque Portugal, historic expeditions, Korean recipes, and ocean exploration are among our choices for the best new books for travelers this season.

The St. Regis Chicago is big on indulgence—but tucked in a corner most tourists never reach.

Andaz One Bangkok combines a top-notch location with smart design, a park-side setting, and excellent perks.

Founded by Sylvia Beach in 1919, Shakespeare and Co. became a creative hub for expatriate writers, including Ernest Hemingway, T.S. Eliot, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Learn about the Irish capital’s place in literary history, taste rare whiskey at the source, and take in the brisk sea air along a meandering coastal trail.

In driving distance of Minneapolis and St. Paul, these Minnesota lakes have the perfect adventure for everyone.

Halloway is a new private railcar company that is offering journeys along some of the most scenic routes in America.

Reset and Wren are new boutique hotels with private patios and nature-inspired designs in Twentynine Palms, minutes from Joshua Tree National Park.

A first look at Samaritaine, which after being closed for 16 years is welcoming back shoppers once again—but this time foodies, champagne sippers, and hotel and spa guests are invited, too.

Housed in a restored 1907 warehouse, the new, eco-conscious Populus Seattle brings world-class art, native rooftop plants, and Pacific Northwest storytelling to Pioneer Square.

In the Napa Valley, it’s not just sip, spit, repeat. Here are some other new and exciting ways to explore the renowned wine region.

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

Always wanted to go to New Zealand? Considering a trip there? Here are all the answers to your questions about what to see and do in stunning, fascinating Aotearoa.

Luis Barragán’s architectural masterpieces, breakfast on the chinampas, and the best al pastor in the city—a chilango’s guide to getting off the tourist trail in her hometown.