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The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids

Whether you’re on a short layover or a full-on vacation, the city is brimming with child-friendly offerings.

June 20, 2024 01:31 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Guest rooms at the TWA Hotel have views of flights taking off at JFK Airport—without the soundtrack of roaring jet engines, thanks to multi-paneled acoustically treated windows.

Hotels

These Hotels Are Finally Fixing the Design Flaws That Drive Travelers Nuts

Peekaboo bathrooms, hidden switches, and zero outlets—these design sins and more are being addressed by forward-thinking hotels.

August 22, 2025 11:30 AM

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Bailey Berg

A guest room at Populus Seattle with a brick wall and wood beam ceilings

Stay Here Next

This New Seattle Hotel Has a Rooftop Bar, an Artist Residency, and a Regenerative Ethos

Housed in a restored 1907 warehouse, the new, eco-conscious Populus Seattle brings world-class art, native rooftop plants, and Pacific Northwest storytelling to Pioneer Square.

August 20, 2025 01:14 PM

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Bailey Berg

Museums + Galleries

Stephen Hawking Memorabilia to Be Exhibited in the U.K.

The public will soon be able to view the late physicist’s personalized wheelchairs and a first draft of “A Brief History of Time,” among other items owned and used by Hawking.

May 27, 2021 08:16 PM

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Sylvia Hui

The pool at sunset at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California.

Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles

In a city known for its luxury, these 19 hotels are standouts. Each offers a unique take on world-class hospitality and L.A. glamour.

June 9, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

A domed cathedral over a river at twilight.

Art + Culture

The Secret to Seeing the Vatican Without the Crowds

Getting the chance to see the Sistine Chapel without throngs of tourists is an almost religious experience. Here’s how to do it.

August 20, 2024 12:25 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway

Health + Wellness

An Insider’s Guide to Wellness Travel in Sweden and Norway

From forest bathing and sunbathing to reflective moments and reflections on placid mountain lakes, nature in the Nordics offers opportunities for mindfulness and self care.

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Travel Tips + Etiquette

How to Make Friends While Traveling by Yourself

AFAR’s resident introvert and in-house extrovert share tips for how they’ve met new people on their solo trips.

February 13, 2023 05:42 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

People walking into the Capital One Cardholder Lounge on Miami Beach

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Access VIP Events With Your Premium Credit Card

The top credit cards from Capital One, American Express, and Chase all offer exclusive access to some of the best cultural, culinary, sports, and entertainment events of the year.

December 20, 2023 09:28 AM

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Paul Rubio

Waterfront dining at Parisol Beach Club Grill at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. A large wrap around bar is set up next to dining tables. Natural woods, materials and colors are used in the design of the space.

Food + Drink

How This Resort Is Redefining Dining in the Caribbean

Authentic flavors, locally sourced ingredients, and diverse dining options make Sandals Resorts a top choice for food-loving travelers.

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