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Where to Travel Next

Where to Go Every Month of the Year for Better Weather, Fewer Crowds, and the Most Value

Hurricane-free Caribbean beaches, empty canals in Venice, and lush safaris—all can be yours in off season.

August 1, 2025 02:26 AM

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Mark Ellwood

The Populus in Denver has a white exterior with eye-shaped windows.

Stay Here Next

Denver’s Newest Hotel Will Make You Feel Like You’re Staying in a 13-Story Tree House

The Mile High City’s new Populus Hotel isn’t just inspired by nature—it also aims to help protect it.

November 11, 2024 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

A view from the St. Regis Chicago terrace

Cities We Love

How to Plan a Luxury Weekend in Chicago

From shopping and sailing to Michelin stars and spas, the Midwest’s biggest city has it all.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes in the winter.

Hotels

5 Amazing Lake Tahoe Hotels for Every Season

From lakeside lounging to mountaintop shredding, Tahoe has a retreat for any time of year.

March 30, 2023 06:53 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What It’s Like to Travel in China Right Now—And How to Do It

Less stringent visa policies and a flurry of new hotels are strong incentives for U.S. travelers to visit the country. Here’s what to know.

May 22, 2025 03:37 PM

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Chris Schalkx

Health + Wellness

My Favorite Wellness Travel Tip? Bring Your Dog

Who needs meditation retreats when you have a four-legged wellness guru? Pet-friendly travel delivers all the benefits of a spa break, plus built-in downtime and daily adventure.

January 26, 2026 04:30 AM

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Lottie Gross

Rootstalk serves a variety of creative dishes in Breckenridge.

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Restaurants Worth Visiting in Breckenridge

Food lovers will appreciate the mix of local flavors, events, and mountain-town dining in Breckenridge.

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Everdene Restaurant at Virgin Hotels New York City

Loyalty + Rewards

Capital One Adds Major Perks for Boutique Hotel Bookings

When booking through Capital One’s new Lifestyle Collection of design-forward hotels, select credit cardholders will get $50 experience credits, space-available room upgrades, and more.

August 29, 2023 05:23 PM

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Paul Rubio

Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.

Hotels

AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel

Senior deputy editor and hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her childhood growing up in the Plaza Hotel and this year’s Stay List.

April 11, 2023 12:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The front office building of the Clown Motel in Nevada, a red building with a big sign on top that says Welcome to the World Famous Clown Motel

Hotels

Could You Sleep in a Clown-Themed Hotel?

Check into the World Famous Clown Motel next time you’re in Nevada—but don’t expect a good night’s rest.

November 20, 2023 09:30 AM

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Tiana Attride

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Family Travel

6 Underrated Spring Break Destinations for Families, According to a Well-Traveled Mom of 4

Whether you’re looking for an urban or a nature-filled escape, these spring break travel destinations offer a less-crowded alternative to more popular family getaways.

February 19, 2025 03:30 PM

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Jamie Davis Smith

Hotels

6 Incredible Underwater Hotels Around the World

Sleeping with the fishes takes on a whole new meaning at these villas and suites under the sea.

January 31, 2024 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

The Peninsula Istanbul is located in the lively Karaköy district next to the Bosphorus Strait.

Stay Here Next

A Look Inside the Peninsula Istanbul, the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

The latest luxury hotel to open in Istanbul has become one of the city’s most coveted places to stay.

August 7, 2023 10:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Hotels

Get Paid to Stay at Marriott Bonvoy Hotels Around the World for a Year

The world’s largest global collection of hotels and resorts has launched a contest to stay for free at its hotels over the course of 300 days.

January 18, 2022 09:07 AM

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Michelle Baran

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