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The 15 Best Hotels and Lodges in Australia

There’s no shortage of luxury lodges, urban retreats, and pretty beach houses in Oz—but these are our favorites, from coast to coast.

January 20, 2024 09:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Longreads

Finding a True Thai Night Market—in Hollywood

Opened in late 2023, atSiam night market brings Bangkok to Los Angeles.

May 10, 2024 09:13 AM

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Pier Nirandara

National Parks

Tallest Volcano in the Galápagos Erupts for the First Time Since 2015

National park guards and scientists doing field work on pink iguanas living on the volcano’s slopes were evacuated.

January 7, 2022 03:14 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Where to Travel Next

For Art Lovers, These One-of-a-Kind Italian Itineraries Were Made for You

These five art-focused tours mix in history, cuisine, outdoor adventure, and more across Florence, Rome, Venice, and beyond for delightfully enriching trips.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Books

Paris’s Most Famous Bakery Reveals Its Secrets

With the release of Poilâne’s first English-language cookbook, fans of its sourdough loaf can now tackle the “big hug of bread” without booking a flight to France.

October 29, 2019 03:46 PM

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Matt Kemp

Anantara Lowana Koh Samui Resort’s Singing Bird Lounge, an outdoor lounge space dotted with thatched roof cabanas

The hit HBO series’ third season has scenes shot in Koh Samui and Bangkok. Here’s an in-depth look at the Thailand resorts and destinations featured.

February 14, 2025 06:45 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Where to Travel Next

Where to Travel in 2026, According to Your Astrological Sign

Preparing for major travel plans in 2026? Look to the stars.

December 19, 2025 02:12 PM

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Lacey Ramburger

Hotels

The Best Curaçao Hotels and Resorts for a Truly Local Stay

Boasting local art, ecofriendly initiatives, and even a museum dedicated to Curaçao’s complex history, these singular accommodations showcase an unexpected side of the island.

July 7, 2021 12:14 PM

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Laura Feinstein

The active volcano Mt. Etna rises up from behind the scenic waterfront of Catania in eastern Sicily.

Air Travel News

Delta Adds 7 New Europe Routes for 2025—Including a First-Ever Flight to This Sicilian Coastal Town

Already thinking about transatlantic travel possibilities for next year? The airlines are, too. Delta is the latest to roll out its new summer schedule for flights across the pond in 2025.

September 26, 2024 06:27 PM

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Bailey Berg

A Vincy Two Story Overwater Villa at Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Family Travel

This Resort Offers the Dreamiest Suites in the Caribbean

With stunning locations, renowned dining, and beachfront accommodations, Sandals Resorts delivers an unforgettable experience.

Sponsored by Sandals Resorts

Travel for Good

The Next Time You’re in Maui, Connect With Its Cultural Lands

On a volunteer outing with Maui Cultural Lands, travelers can explore the island’s rich archaeological history—and help restore precious lands.

September 2, 2021 05:37 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Cities We Love

The Essential Tours to Book While You’re in Dubai

These tours in Dubai—which range from lavish desert feasts to vertiginous helicopter tours—are perfect for first-timers.

December 3, 2021 12:57 PM

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Natasha Amar

Food + Drink

15 Essential Foods to Try in Rome—and Where to Find Them

Carbonara and cacio e pepe may be famous around the world, but there are lots of other fantastic dishes to try when in Rome.

November 20, 2025 12:09 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A table outdoors full of different types of foraged food, a tradition in Nordic countries

Restaurants + Cafés

Why Denmark and Finland Are Must-Visits for Foodies

Farm-to-table and fish-to-dish dining brings you closer to nature in the Nordic countries.

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