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Hunter Boots and Langham Hotels Just Released the Most Instagram-Worthy Wellies

The limited-edition pink boots have hit hotels in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong.

June 5, 2018 05:59 AM

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Matthew Phenix

A close up of the torso of a person in a jean jacket and a cross-body bag holding a smartphone

Here’s when you need to hand over your device, and whether you must provide passwords when you do.

April 2, 2025 11:40 AM

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Iona Brannon

Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

This guest room at Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal has stone walls and floor to ceiling windows facing alpine views.

Stay Here Next

This Design-Centric Lodge Is Nepal’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel

A stay at the new Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal puts sublime landscapes, ancient kingdoms, and remote monasteries within easy reach.

January 8, 2024 09:00 AM

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Katie Lockhart

Group of Asian Multi-Generation family in casual clothing enjoy and fun outdoor lifestyle walking and playing together at tropical beach during travel island ocean at sunset on summer holiday vacation

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Share Points and Miles Among Your Friends and Family—for Free

Need more points for a redemption? In select loyalty programs, you can simply turn to your loved ones to pool points together as a group or transfer them among individuals at no extra cost.

May 24, 2024 01:33 PM

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Paul Rubio

Hotels

You Can Earn Hilton Points on Your Next Glamping Trip

The global hotel brand will allow Hilton Honors members to spend and earn points on AutoCamp stays.

March 13, 2024 12:14 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Air Travel News

Here’s How to Get Yourself in the Best Boarding Group Possible

Why do some people get to board the plane before others? It’s not personal—it’s business. Here’s how airlines make their boarding group strategies, and what you can do about it.

August 23, 2023 01:24 PM

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Chris Dong

A cove with cliffs, people on paddle boards, and a crowded beach

International Beaches

7 Northern European Beaches Where You Can Beat the Heat This Summer

What they might lack in blazing sunshine these beaches more than make up for with postcard-worthy scenery and opportunities for coastal adventures.

July 29, 2024 03:44 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Air Travel News

Qantas to Bar Unvaccinated Travelers From International Flights

The move would make the Australian carrier one of the first major airlines to mandate vaccinations for passengers.

September 9, 2021 06:56 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

It’s World Book Day—Here’s How You Can Celebrate

Spread the joy of reading and owning books.

March 2, 2022 04:40 PM

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Pat Tompkins

U.S. Travelers to Germany Must Now Be Vaccinated—or Face Quarantine

The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

February 4, 2025 06:24 PM

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Bailey Berg

An airplane flying among large white clouds with a collage of colorful price stickers adorning the image

Air Travel News

How the Middle East War Is Affecting Airfares

As oil prices surge due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, here’s what travelers can expect when booking flights.

March 13, 2026 06:21 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Where to Travel Next

Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Washington, D.C., Including 6 Less Crowded Places

Everything you need to know about getting your cherry blossom fix in Washington, D.C., including where to go and stay.

March 11, 2026 03:03 PM

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Jessie Beck

Air Travel News

Why Airlines Are Investing Big in Premium Seats

As more travelers choose to upgrade their in-flight experience, carriers are rethinking service, cabin design, and lounge experiences.

November 24, 2023 09:00 AM

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Chris Dong

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