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You Can Experience a Tree House Spa Designed by Dior in Sicily—but Not for Long

The new pop-up Dior tree house spa suites at Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, are as fabulous as they sound—and they’re only open through October.

July 19, 2023 07:18 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

When designing the National Museum of Qatar, architect Jean Nouvel took inspiration from a desert rose crystal.<br/>

LGBTQ Travel

What It’s Like to Be a Queer Traveler in the Middle East

An honest reflection on feeling safe, respecting local culture, and being true to one’s self in more conservative countries.

April 4, 2023 01:40 PM

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Emy Rodriguez Flores

two people in traditional Canadian indigenous clothing standing with their backs to the camera while looking at a bridge across a river in a city

Travel for Good

9 Inspiring Companies Changing the Way We Travel: Afar’s 2024 Travel Vanguard

In our annual Travel Vanguard awards, Afar honors nine companies that in 2024 have been working to improve the world and how travelers experience it.

December 16, 2024 11:18 AM

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Ellen Carpenter

One of the hallmarks of the tradition is its use of the “<i>kadhua</i>” and “<i>phenkua</i>” techniques. The former refers to when threads are woven in one-by-one, whereas the phenkua (which literally means “to throw”) involves weaving in threads by passing a shuttle machine—which holds yarn—back and forth.<br/>

Longreads

The Silk Weavers of Varanasi

In India’s holiest city, an ancient community of handloom weavers faces an electrically powered future.

February 23, 2023 12:39 PM

Food + Drink

You Could Be Fined €500 if Caught Snacking on the Street in Florence

A new regulation bans sitting and eating on curbs and doorsteps on four streets in the center of the Italian city.

September 4, 2018 05:45 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Michelangelo's 'Creation of Adam,' a famous frescoe in the Sistine Chapel depicting Adam and God practically touching fingers

A new Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine exhibit, running through May 28, 2025, includes some works that have never been seen in the United States. Here’s how to access the Renaissance master’s pieces.

March 6, 2025 07:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Sailing ships line the port in Nice, France

Cruise

You Should (Really) Book a Mediterranean Cruise This Winter—Here’s Why

Fewer crowds, milder temperatures, and more affordable fares—there are ample reasons to cruise the Mediterranean Sea in winter.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Michelle Baran

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Enlist the help of local outfitters, stay at boutique hotels, and plan your trip in the off season.

June 18, 2024 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

River among green hills in the Côa Valley Archaeological Park

Art + Culture

The Most Photogenic Places in Portugal That Only Locals Know About, According to a Photographer

Picture ruins in a forest, an island volcano lake, and an astronomy site older than Stonehenge.

September 26, 2025 05:27 PM

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Anna Mazurek

Food + Drink

From Tacos to Tlyaudas: 14 Essential Mexican Foods to Try on Your Next Trip

From tlayudas to tacos, here are 14 essential Mexican foods to try on your next trip to Mexico.

August 4, 2024 12:40 PM

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Sophie Friedman

Air Travel News

This Is Now One of Europe’s Best Airports—but It Definitely Wasn’t Always

After an 800 million–euro upgrade, Italy’s main international hub recently received a coveted Skytrax five-star airport rating.

May 31, 2023 06:17 PM

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Erica Firpo

Some of the best sunset views of the Catskills are from the terrace at Klocke Estate

4 Days In

4 Days in the Hudson Valley: Wild Apple Ciders, Centuries-old Estates, and Vibrant New Art Spaces

Stellar fall foliage is just one of this region’s rewards, all within two hours of NYC

October 1, 2025 11:10 AM

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Michelle Heimerman

two men standing at a long bar waiting for service from the bartender at the United lounge in Newark Airport

Air Travel News

A Massive United Lounge Just Opened at New Jersey’s Newark Airport

Here’s an initial peek at the first and largest lounge in Newark’s new Terminal A.

July 25, 2023 03:44 PM

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Tiana Attride

Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, features overwater bungalows in a tranquil lagoon.

Hotels We Love

5 Unique Honeymoon Destinations (and Their Most Romantic Resorts)

Book one of these romantic retreats in these off-the-beaten-path honeymoon destinations.

October 14, 2024 01:18 PM

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Chris Dong

A white building tucked into a dramatic, steep cliffside lined with rocks and trees in Fonzaso, Italy

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