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AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

The best way to enhance your perspective? See a new place from above.

The move is one that “signals optimism about travel to the region in 2026 and beyond,” observes Afar contributor Laura Dannen Redman, who recently traveled to the Middle East.

A new era of high-speed rail is coming to cities throughout the Northeast with the debut of Amtrak’s NextGen Acela trains.

Destination dining and a newly expanded art gallery with a blockbuster surrealist exhibition await.

Increased demand for beach and outdoor travel and more flexible work schedules have all but eliminated the shoulder and off-seasons in some popular destinations.

November is for late harvest festivals and early holiday markets.

Hotels are offering thoughtfully crafted programs where the luxury of travel isn’t about packing your itinerary—it’s about unpacking your stress.

A local spirits writer tells all.

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

Ring in the nation’s 250th birthday with train rides, hikes, and museums, from Wyoming to Florida and beyond.

Your ideal NYC itinerary includes renovated art museums, world-class shows, a French Japanese bakery, and a revolving restaurant.

Their New Year’s Resolution? Stop using single-use plastics.

Entrepreneur Sheila Kyarisiima explains how her new nine-room luxury hotel in Rwanda’s capital celebrates African artistry, reimagines hospitality, and encourages travelers to spend more time in Kigali.

Yes, some new hotels did open in 2020. Be inspired by these beautiful new properties in Botswana, Switzerland, California, Japan, and more.