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Cozy up with our greatest long reads of the year.

The doors to these renovated palaces are open

Some cities seem inextricably defined by their classic architecture or legendary nightlife, but step outside and you just might see these spaces in a whole new light.

With cutting-edge modern restaurants, Titanic sightseeing, and an engaging cultural scene, Belfast ranks among Europe’s most appealing destinations.

Underground in the world’s largest city, a fever for all things country lives on through line dancing, big hats, and even bigger personalities.

Sometimes the most challenging thing you can do on vacation is absolutely nothing. Our intrepid editor reports from the beaches of Turks and Caicos.

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Anthony Doerr watches his twin boys jump from cliffs as his preconceptions melt away.

When a skeptical swimmer takes the plunge in Fiji, she discovers a whole world she had been missing—underwater.

It’s built to resemble European city plans and just got a new five-star resort.

Lions, elephants, and zebras are great, but you don’t have to go on safari to fall in love with these less-visited parklands in countries across the continent.

At Nihiwatu, a little work to get to the spa is worth the huge payoff.

The Netflix series paints only a partial picture of the Colombian city’s history.

What’s the secret to a genuinely friendly welcome? In Japan, a dedication to group harmony and an appreciation for the transience of the moment.

Hoping to get back in the saddle and make some memories with her teenager, Peggy Orenstein headed straight for the Wyoming wilderness.

AFAR’s first-ever Travel Happiness survey asked: What is your happiest travel memory? We read about surrendering to a storm in Honduras, a photo shoot with orangutans, a family dinner in 14th-century French châteaus—and a parade of corgis.