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This Premier Room King at The Peninsula London features a neutral palette and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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What It’s Like to Spend the Night at the New Peninsula Hotel in London

London waited 30 years for this nearly $1.4 billion new hotel. You shouldn’t wait at all.

January 18, 2024 01:26 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Where to Travel Next

8 Summer Trips to Book Right Now, From the Solar Eclipse to World Pride

Skip your usual summer vacation plans with these destinations.

March 9, 2026 03:14 PM

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Scott Hocker

A flight attendant holding an open bottle of champagne walking in the central aisle of a JetBlue Mint cabin

Air Travel News

For the First Time Ever, JetBlue Will Finally Have Its Own Airport Lounges

Here’s where JetBlue’s first-ever lounges will be, when they will open, and who will have access.

September 20, 2024 11:04 AM

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Chris Dong

Boy Meets World: Two Unlikely Hikers Tackle a Classic New Zealand Trek

In the Magazine

In New Zealand, a Father and His Autistic Son Tackle an Epic Trek

The South Island’s Routeburn Track is one of the great trails in New Zealand. Two unlikely hikers head out to see what they find.

March 12, 2024 01:07 PM

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Chris Woolston

A rectangular outdoor pool with attached hot tub is on the property of an adobe style house. Chaise lounges and striped sun umbrellas are on the pool deck

Loyalty + Rewards

The 5 Best Credit Cards for Travelers Right Now Have Unprecedented Sign-Up Bonuses and Unexpected Perks

Combine some of the highest-value welcome bonuses we’ve ever seen with perks for travel and home.

July 2, 2025 02:04 PM

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Paul Rubio

A group of people on a guided tour of Hollyford Track in Fiordland National Park, New Zealand

History + Culture

7 Meaningful Ways to Experience Māori Culture in New Zealand

Be it a haka dance or a guided hike, to experience Māori culture is to experience the best of Aotearoa.

December 21, 2023 01:26 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

Japan’s Mount Fuji Has a New Luxury Hotel With Private Hot Springs and Michelin-Worthy Dining

Gora Kadan, one of Japan’s most respected ryokans, opens its second property, bringing its revered hospitality to a stunning new location near Mount Fuji.

July 18, 2025 11:41 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Night view of the main public library in central Calgary. The facade is white and has geometric cut-outs through which the interior lights shine.

Books

These Are the Most Beautiful Libraries Around the World

Libraries might be the best way to get to know a place. And they look amazing too. These are among our favorites.

April 19, 2026 02:55 PM

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Billie Cohen

Packing Tips + Gear

Yeti Just Launched a New Line of Ultra-Durable Travel Bags

You’ve let Yeti keep your coffee hot and your picnic supplies cold. Now the outdoor brand wants to carry your clothes (at room temperature, of course).

February 18, 2021 03:13 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Packing Tips + Gear

The Best Deals for Travelers in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2023

You can find some of AFAR’s favorite shoes, bags, and skin-care products at a serious discount during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

July 17, 2023 01:17 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Illustration of a blue station wagon with two dark skinned people in the front seats and two suitcases on the roof rack.

Travel Tips + Etiquette

TSA and AAA’s Tips on How to Handle Thanksgiving Travel

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, you’re not alone—so are more than 55 million other people. Here’s what to know before heading out.

October 25, 2024 12:08 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

Amsterdam Tests Electric Autonomous Boats on Its Canals

Electric cars, meet your competition. Electric boats are on the way.

June 3, 2021 02:48 PM

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Mike Corder

History + Culture

The South Carolina Sea Islands Preserve Gullah Geechee Ingenuity

In South Carolina, stunning sea islands tell a unique story about southern culture.

February 22, 2022 01:21 PM

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Kayla Stewart

Kayaking in Kawela Bay<b> </b>is one of the many experiences offered by The Ritz-Carlton’s resorts on Oʻahu and Maui.

Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton Hawaiʻi Resorts Highlight a More Local Experience

From outrigger canoeing to cultural workshops, these resorts offer families hands-on experiences that go beyond ordinary vacations.

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