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Summer sunrise at Staithes from Cowbar Nab.

Off The Tourist Trail

Castles, Moors, and Storybook Towns Without the Crowds—This Is England at Its Best

Be the main character of your own British novel at these countryside estates and among the tallest peaks in England.

August 29, 2025 05:23 PM

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Lottie Gross

A suite at the Corinthia Rome with beige carpeting and walls and a white sofa

Hotel News + Openings

A Former Bank in Rome Is Now Home to the City’s Newest Luxury Hotel

The newly opened Corinthia Rome debuts in the former Bank of Italy building with a restaurant by prominent Milan chef Carlo Cracco and a spa in the old vault.

March 12, 2026 03:33 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Winter Sports

5 U.S. Ski Resorts to Visit for Avoiding the Crowds

For your next crowd-free winter trip, consider these ski resorts.

November 4, 2024 11:49 PM

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Shayla Martin

A branch full of cherry blossoms, with a body of water and a building with pillars and a domed roof in the background

The city’s iconic flowers normally bloom in late March or early April. Here’s when the National Park Service predicts they’ll be at their fullest in 2026.

March 5, 2026 08:39 PM

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Jessie Beck

Cities We Love

No Crowds, Better Deals, and Broadway Shows Galore: Why New York Is the Best in the Winter

Don’t let the snow scare you off.

January 24, 2025 11:30 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

Three performers playing upright bass, fiddle, guitar and singing at The Grey Eagle in Asheville.

History + Culture

Here’s Where to Best Experience Asheville’s Artistic Heritage

Poet laureate Glenis Redmond reveals the city’s best spots for dancing—and shares her tips on how to enjoy the city’s thriving literary and performing arts scenes.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

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Packing Tips + Gear

AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses

Delight the travel lover in your life—and feel good about your holiday shopping this year—with these 23 gift ideas from small businesses around the world.

November 3, 2022 01:24 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

4 Days In

A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Copenhagen

Cycle to the harbor, pick up Scandi-chic clothing, and indulge in plenty of pastries.

August 7, 2024 05:27 PM

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Lisa Abend

Garden Villa at Azuma Farm Koiwai with wood ceilings and floors

Stay Here Next

This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay

Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.

April 21, 2026 09:59 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Hotels We Love

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 4, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Batibou beach, northern Dominica, is considered to be the most beautiful beach on the island. This peaceful, sandy beach, surrounded by tropical forest, is being washed by mild waves of Caribbean sea.

International Beaches

I’ve Visited More Than 80 Countries Alone—This Caribbean Island Is One of the Best Places for Solo Travelers

This small island should be on every solo traveler’s radar.

February 11, 2025 03:18 PM

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Kaitlyn Rosati

Lone tent on a grassy field by the ocean

U.S. Beaches

Wake Up to the Waves at These Beautiful Beach Camping Spots in California

Go right from your sleeping bag to the sand at one of these 14 beachside campsites.

June 16, 2025 02:13 AM

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Jessie Beck

Elevated view of downtown Asheville with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance and blooming rhododendron in the foreground.

Cities We Love

10 Travel Itineraries for Exploring Asheville Your Way

Plan a personalized trip to this North Carolina city in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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