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Hotel News + Openings

Dubai Will Add Two More Man-Made Islands

They’ll be home to family-friendly resorts, the Middle East’s first Cirque du Soleil show, and a marine park.

May 19, 2017 04:26 PM

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Matt Villano

Collage of travel gear on colorful backgrounds

Packing Tips + Gear

Of all the travel products AFAR recommended this year, the most purchased items included luggage, water bottles, and several items for keeping you—and your belongings—safe.

December 21, 2023 07:18 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Loyalty + Rewards

Why You Should Get the New Hyatt Credit Card Bonus With up to 60,000 Points

60,000 bonus points is enough for two nights at luxury hotels like Ventana Big Sur and the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme.

January 29, 2021 08:39 PM

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Eric Rosen

History + Culture

Around the World in 8 Smokin’ Hot Kinds of Barbecue

Whether you call it barbacoa, tandoori, or khorkhog, there’s no doubt that these barbecue styles from around the world are downright delicious.

April 12, 2018 01:26 PM

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Matt Jancer

Travel for Good

How One Company Is Changing the Voluntourism Game

Writer and photographer Jess McGlothlin traveled to Kenya to peek behind the scenes of an effective new voluntourism concept.

November 19, 2018 03:23 PM

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Jess McGlothlin

People

The Influencer: Kenny Osehan, Preservationist

Where to go in California, according to the woman behind some of the state’s coolest places to stay.

June 14, 2018 08:00 PM

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Andrew Parks

Bars + Nightlife

Miami’s 9 Coolest Rooftop Bars

Elevate your Miami nightlife experience—quite literally—at these sky-high watering holes.

November 13, 2018 05:10 PM

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Shayne Benowitz

The Future of Travel

What It’s Like to Get Back out in the World for the First Time

As countries around the world slowly start to reopen bars, restaurants, and public spaces from COVID-19 restrictions, what does it feel like to re-enter after being shut in for months?

June 4, 2020 05:13 PM

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Staff

National Parks

7 Things to Do in the U.S. National Parks if You Love Music

These are some pretty unbeatable venues.

April 15, 2016 07:49 PM

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Sarah Purkrabek

Health + Wellness

How an Infectious Disease Doctor Protects Against Germs While Traveling

When it comes to traveling during COVID, what should we know about washing our hands and disinfecting surfaces? An expert weighs in.

September 29, 2020 12:54 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

International Beaches

Why You Should Go to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica

Don’t overlook this relaxed, beachy side of the country.

January 29, 2015 03:48 PM

AFAR Advisor

12 Questions With J.MAK (!)

J.MAK is both the name of one of the biggest hotel representation firms in the travel industry and the nickname of the man behind the brand: Jon Makhmaltchi.

August 15, 2019 10:41 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Art + Architecture

A Massive Sculpture of Hands Is Gripping the Attention of Crowds in Venice

“Building Bridges” is a follow-up to Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn’s 2017 “Support” sculpture in Venice.

May 14, 2019 03:10 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

Reflecting on What Notre-Dame Means to Us After It Burned

As the world mourns for the Gothic cathedral in Paris, AFAR’s editors reflect on what the cathedral means to them.

April 16, 2019 09:15 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

The Check In: New and Restored Hotels Raising the Roof(tops)

These top-level properties are the places to stay.

May 6, 2016 02:45 PM

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Nicoletta Richardson

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