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

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

Left: Quidi Vidi, St. John's, NL, Canada; right: Close-up of a woman knitting with red yarn using wooden needles in a warm indoor setting

Outdoor Adventure

Hiking Meets Hygge: Welcome to Adventure Knitting

Explore the ends of the earth—with yarn and needles in hand.

June 2, 2026 01:49 PM

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Jacqueline Kehoe

Where to Travel Next

Experience Untamed Beauty in the Costa Rican Rainforest

Immerse yourself in the stunning natural surroundings of Botánika Osa Peninsula, a new resort with a sustainably minded approach.

Sponsored by Pendry Park City

History + Culture

10 Beautiful Villages in Spain, With Medieval Walls, Moorish Castles, and Seaside Cliffs

These small Spanish towns are too lovely to be kept secret.

April 6, 2026 04:26 PM

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Chris Ciolli

Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead

Hotels We Love

Plan an Iceland Adventure Around These 10 Dreamy Hotels

The Nordic island nation is home to urban boutique hotels, spa resorts, adventure lodges, and even a bubble dome where you can watch the aurora borealis from your bed.

July 23, 2024 08:48 PM

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Elissa Garay

People sitting on green chairs around a fountain in a park in the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris

Air Travel News

You Can Take 4 Round-Trip Flights to Paris, Tokyo, and More With This $1,525 International Flight Pass

Fly round-trip from the USA to France, Japan, Tahiti, and New Zealand over the course of a year with Air Tahiti Nui’s new one-year, multi-flight pass. Here’s how to get one.

November 15, 2023 06:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Jason Laker-Jones is the head concierge at the Corinthia London.

Hotels

5 Insider Itineraries for These Top 5 Destinations, According to Luxury Hotel Concierges

These five concierges in Paris, Hong Kong, Cape Town, London, and Marrakech reveal their favorite city itineraries that they usually only share with guests.

March 18, 2024 12:56 PM

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John Wogan

Rows of sun lounge chairs on a snow covered mountain

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Want to Remote Work From Anywhere? Here Are 10 Places We Can Personally Recommend

Afar’s own remote workers and digital nomads share their picks for where to plan a remote work trip, both abroad and in the USA.

February 28, 2025 01:50 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

Namibia is one of 26 countries on the culture and nature-filled itinerary.

Ocean Cruises

This New Luxury Cruise Will Circle Africa—Visiting 26 Countries in 90 Days

Passengers on this epic Seabourn itinerary will get to visit the Middle East, Africa, and southern Europe.

June 1, 2023 01:48 PM

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Bailey Berg

Food + Drink

A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica

Discover fresh seafood and fruit-packed batido smoothies among the country’s culinary delights.

September 14, 2023 07:55 AM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Where to Travel Next

How to Make the Most of a South Florida Vacation This Winter

From the Palm Beaches and Fort Lauderdale south to Miami and the Florida Keys, we have you covered.

January 25, 2022 05:42 PM

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Terry Ward

Glen Ellen Star is one of many restaurants featuring Sonoma County’s bounty, which pairs well with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.

Food + Drink

6 Must-Visit Wine Country Restaurants for the Perfect Pairing

Sonoma-Cutrer wines pair beautifully with standout dishes at these top restaurants.

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