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Visitors at the poppy fields near the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in Lancaster, Calif., Sunday, April 9, 2023.

These California Destinations Could Have a Superbloom This Year, Plus Where to Find Wildflowers in the State

From desert blooms in Death Valley to coastal florals in the Channel Islands and popular poppies in the Sierra foothills, here’s where to find California’s wildflowers.

January 29, 2026 01:46 PM

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Deb Hopewell

Cities We Love

The Best New Things to Do in Washington, D.C. Right Now

Level up your next visit to the nation’s capital and check out the exciting influx of new hotels, restaurants, bars, and books.

January 5, 2022 12:09 PM

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Lola Méndez

Islands

A First Timer’s Guide to Grand Cayman Island

Rare blue iguanas, underwater bronze mermaids, and hundreds of dive sites: This Caribbean island has a lot more to offer than tax breaks.

March 25, 2022 12:25 PM

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Adrienne Jordan

The Caribbeean sea, a strip of white sand, a forest of trees and then another strip of water and trees, all beneath a blue sky

Travel booking site Skyscanner analyzed data from thousands of flight searches between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Here’s what it found.

October 14, 2025 12:43 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Islands

7 Best Things to Do in O‘ahu, From Horseback Riding to Hiking

Try these activities to explore Hawai‘i’s rich culture and nature.

November 26, 2023 03:35 PM

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Rachel Ng

This suite designed by Andre Fu at the Emory Hotel features large gray seating, blond wood walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Everyone’s Talking About This New Hotel in London—Here’s Why

British luxury hotel group Maybourne has opened the Emory, London’s first all-suite hotel, next to Hyde Park.

May 30, 2024 01:30 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.

Hotels

AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel

Senior deputy editor and hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her childhood growing up in the Plaza Hotel and this year’s Stay List.

April 11, 2023 12:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ /BRAZIL - March 8, 2014: World's famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro, samba school parading in Sambadromo, the carnival stadium, with 90000 spectators.

Festivals + Events

The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro

There’s no party like a New Orleans party, but a bunch of other cities throw unmissable bashes too.

January 23, 2025 12:24 PM

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Jenny Adams

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

image of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. with the Washington Monument in the background and people milling about in the foreground

AFAR’s social media editor let AI plan an entire weekend getaway to Washington, D.C. Here’s how it went.

August 17, 2023 07:04 PM

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Tiana Attride

The all-day restaurant and bar at the Warren Street Hotel is filled with pops of color and patterns.

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This New Hotel in New York City Is an Ode to Global Art, Craft, and Design

The new Warren Street Hotel from British hotelier and designer Kit Kemp is brightening up New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood.

May 24, 2024 01:06 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

hotel lobby with columns and steps and trees in the background

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This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite

The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.

January 13, 2025 01:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, sits on Cape Town's charming waterfront and has a red exterior.

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This Newly Renovated Icon Is Now One of Cape Town’s Most Coveted Hotels

On the heels of a stunning renovation under Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Cape Grace is back—and it’s better than ever.

May 22, 2024 12:01 PM

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Richard Holmes

Albuquerque is home to the annual Balloon Fiesta, where more than 500 balloons take off in one mass ascension for nine days each fall.

Destination Spotlight

8 Things to Do in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ride in the basket of a hot air balloon, paddleboard on the Rio Grande, and nosh on chile-covered everything in New Mexico’s largest city.

October 7, 2022 03:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

A white and brown medium-sized fluffy dog sits on some turf in front of a staircase leading to a charter plane

Air Travel News

Bark Air, the Charter Service for Dog Owners, Now Offers Pet-Friendly Itineraries and Global Travel Support

A new standalone concierge service, available for a fee, includes help with paperwork needed to fly, arranging dog chaperones, and crafting fur baby–friendly travel guides.

August 14, 2025 01:34 PM

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Chris Dong

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