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Cities We Love

Is This San Francisco’s Most Underrated Neighborhood?

Here’s what to do, eat, and see in this tiny San Francisco neighborhood.

April 5, 2024 02:25 PM

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Jessie Beck

The outdoor pool area of Onsen Papawaqa. Green mountains loom in the background.

Hotels

Taiwanese Hot Spring Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler

Taiwan has hundreds of natural hot springs with mineral-rich waters; here’s where to go for a restorative soak.

February 3, 2025 12:41 PM

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Clarissa Wei

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern is located on the grounds of a former coach stop.

Stay Here Next

A Look Inside California’s Most Exciting New Luxury Hotel

A former 19th-century stagecoach stop is reborn as the Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, in the heart of California’s Santa Ynez Valley wine country.

July 28, 2023 02:50 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

Hotels

10 New, Incredible Luxury Hotels Opening Around the World This Spring

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The NYC edition joins five other US Virgin Hotel locations: Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Stay Here Next

Social Hot Spot or Hotel? The New Virgin Hotels New York Aims to Be Both

Richard Branson’s Virgin Hotels New York outpost has arrived—with plenty of red velvet, clever design, and a nightlife hub that dreams bigger than the usual hotel bar.

October 13, 2023 09:00 AM

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Billie Cohen

a long dining room table set with white flowers and eight chairs in a hotel room with floor to ceiling windows

Hotels

This Is What It’s Like to Stay in a $35,000 Hotel Suite in NYC

The Park Hyatt New York’s Manhattan Suite costs $35,000 a night—and will make you feel like royalty.

June 5, 2025 02:57 PM

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Billie Cohen

Balinesse family rowing the boat to reach Tamblingan Temple for morning worship.

Off The Tourist Trail

How to Experience Bali Without Feeling Like a Tourist

An island resident shares insider tips for avoiding Bali’s busiest spots, with recommendations for quieter villages, lesser-known temples, and local night markets.

March 12, 2026 03:14 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Outdoor Adventure

This “Island of Eternal Spring” Is 100% Worth a Stopover

Discover the lush Atlantic archipelago of Madeira’s unspoiled beauty with TAP Air Portugal’s U.S. flights and stopover program.

Sponsored by Visit Portugal and TAP Air Portugal

What to Know About Traveling in the Caribbean’s Hurricane Season

Travel Tips + Etiquette

The Caribbean Hurricane Season Is Here—and This Year Is Likely to Be Different

Here’s everything you need to know to have a great Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, and why this year may not be as rough.

May 22, 2026 08:54 AM

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Ann Abel

Air Travel News

United Just Announced 3 New Routes to Some of Our Favorite Destinations in Asia and Australia

The airline has unveiled its latest batch of new international flight routes, making it easier than ever to get to some of the Asia-Pacific’s most exciting destinations.

April 2, 2025 07:22 PM

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Chris Dong

Two sisters play on the big rock that is the focus point of the biggest pool at Coco Beach Resort, Belize

Where to Go in Winter

14 Magical Winter Destinations Whether You Want to Embrace the Snow or Escape the Cold

From bright snowflakes to sunny waters, your next winter getaway can be as sparkly as you want.

November 7, 2025 03:15 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

4 Things Travelers Are Expecting From Hotels in 2025—and How Hotels Are Responding

Leaders from Hyatt, Hilton, and Intercontinental reveal the trends and predictions reshaping the hospitality industry.

December 20, 2024 12:20 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

collage of six photos: exterior of waterside hotel, guide outdoors, meal viewed from overhead, guest room , person in small outdoor pool, chair iin room

Hotels

Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite

Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.

December 22, 2025 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

A Park Hyatt Tokyo guestroom at night with an open window looking out over the city, a bed with white linens, and an arm chair and table at the window

Hotel News + Openings

Tokyo’s Iconic “Lost in Translation” Hotel Is Finally Reopening

Forever immortalized by Sofia Coppola’s indie sensation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, one of Japan’s most famous hotels is ready for its next chapter.

September 24, 2025 01:38 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

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