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Hotels We Love

The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing

Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.

March 12, 2026 01:57 PM

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Megan Eaves

AFAR Advisor

How Querido Hotels Make for Cherished Travel Memories

At these family-owned properties, a farm-to-table ethos and deep connection to the destination deliver out-of-the-box experiences.

Sponsored by Querido

Hotels We Love

These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC

A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.

February 6, 2026 08:13 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

Hotels Are Trying to Spark More Meaningful Connections. Is It Working?

Kimpton’s “Stay Human Project” is the latest attempt at transforming a simple hotel stay into a deeper, more memorable experience.

October 10, 2019 01:21 PM

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Anna Haines

Hotels

Cobblers Cove in Barbados Reopens, Unveiling Five-Year Renovation

Insider intel from owner and designer Sam de Teran

October 10, 2019 05:13 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Tips + News

Experts Say Atlantic Hurricane Season Will Be Less Active This Year

Even though meteorologists at NOAA are predicting a “below-normal” Atlantic hurricane season, they’re still urging people to be prepared.

August 21, 2018 08:01 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Tips + News

London Airport Cracks Down on Sleeping Overnight in Its Terminal

In addition to closing the departures area periodically after midnight, the airport says travelers can no longer sleep on the floor overnight.

June 19, 2018 07:15 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

Why This European Island Should Be on Your Must-Visit List

Discover the rich cultural mixture that makes Malta such a hot spot.

Sponsored by Visit Malta

National Parks

Yosemite’s Giant Sequoia Grove Reopens After Nearly Three Years

One of Yosemite National Park’s most popular attractions is finally open to the public again after being closed to improve access to the site’s giant sequoias.

June 15, 2018 03:29 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Weekend Getaways

Down by the Bay: The Perfect Weekend in Norfolk

The Virginia city honors its past while enjoying a joyous and art-filled reinvention.

September 20, 2019 09:05 AM

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Nneka M. Okona

Hotels

New Zealand’s Best Glamping Retreats

Forget pitching a tent. When you stay in these luxurious huts, domes, and pods, getting close to nature doesn’t mean roughing it.

September 16, 2019 04:44 PM

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Tracy Ziemer

Other

The Essential Guide to Newfoundland and Labrador

With everything from UNESCO World Heritage sites and a Dark Sky Preserve to abandoned islands and modern cities, Canada’s most easterly province is ripe for adventure.

February 19, 2020 01:15 PM

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Michael Kaminer

Spring 2025

These Are the Best New Hotels of 2025

Afar’s picks for the 25 best new hotels in the world.

April 3, 2025 08:59 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

The 13 Most Exciting Hotel Openings in the U.S. and Europe for 2021

When planning your next trip, don’t miss these exciting openings from New York and Boston to Italy and Montenegro, slated to open throughout 2021.

January 27, 2021 09:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hotels

The Best NYC-Area Beach Town Is in New Jersey

With the splashy new Asbury Ocean Club Hotel—and several great restaurants, bars, and music venues—Asbury Park is where you want to spend your last few summer weekends.

September 5, 2019 11:30 AM

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Natalie Beauregard

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