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A view of the accommodations and the surrounding reservoir at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree

A New Kind of Retreat Opens in Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve—Here’s What It’s Like

The new Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree in Singapore blends wellness, biophilic architecture, and conservation to help guests reconnect with nature.

August 12, 2025 06:10 PM

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Elizabeth See

Cities We Love

A Perfect Day in Dubai

Two Dubai insiders reveal how they spend their time in the City of Gold.

December 3, 2021 12:42 PM

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Nicola Chilton

National Parks

The Best Ways to Explore the Smallest National Parks in the U.S.

These pint-sized parks offer outsized fun.

June 18, 2022 01:39 PM

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Bailey Berg

hotel lobby with columns and steps and trees in the background

Stay Here Next

This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite

The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.

January 13, 2025 01:36 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Culture

Street Artist JR Unveils Giant New Mural on NYC Shipping Containers

The 53-foot-tall installation marks the renowned French muralist’s biggest public project to date in New York City.

February 10, 2020 03:37 PM

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Sarah Buder

Sinky Bay in the Hamilton Princess Hotel & Beach Club in Bermuda

Where to Go in Spring

4 Reasons Why Bermuda Should Be Your Next Spring Destination

Blessed with a subtropical climate and two new airline routes, Bermuda is an escape to consider this spring.

February 21, 2023 05:40 PM

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Taryn White

Videos

Can’t Miss Things To Do in Bilbao, Spain [VIDEO]

Join us as we explore this underrated corner of Spain’s Basque country.

May 21, 2024 08:54 PM

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Claudia Cardia

Milan-based architect and designer Patricia Urquiola (right); Milan's Duomo facade (left)

Style + Design

A Guide to Milan’s Creative Side From the Designer of the City’s Most Exciting New Hotel

Renowned designer and architect Patricia Urquiola reveals how her work is inspired by Milan—from her latest hotel there to the hidden corners she loves most.

September 5, 2025 11:16 AM

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Kathryn Romeyn

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

A view of the White House as seen from the back of the building with its columns, curved balconies, and a fountain and lawn in the foreground

When president-elect Donald Trump takes office on January 20, these are some of the policy changes his administration could put into place that would alter the travel landscape.

January 16, 2025 01:50 PM

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Jeri Clausing

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.

Holiday Travel

These European Cities Have Stellar Christmas Markets and Festivals—and Fewer Crowds

Here’s where to get into the holiday spirit across Europe with Christmas markets, skating rinks, and festive food and drink.

October 27, 2025 04:56 PM

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Lottie Gross

A colorful illustration of people walking across a rainbow crosswalk.

Summer 2023

The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris

Sally Kohn discovers layers of queerness in the City of Light.

September 7, 2023 08:19 PM

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Sally Kohn

A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side

Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

An intact stone pyramid in the jungle in mexico

History + Culture

The Most Impressive Pyramids to Visit in Mexico

Marvel at the incredible work of ancient civilizations like the Toltecs, Zapotecs, and Olmecs.

January 24, 2025 01:38 AM

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John Newton

The Northern Lights swirl above pines in Alaska.

Natural Wonders

Alaska Has Some of the Best Northern Lights Views. Here’s How to Catch the Celestial Show.

Here is where (and how) to view the northern lights in the 49th state.

January 16, 2025 02:25 PM

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Bailey Berg

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