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Rosewood Dix Little Bay in the British Virgin Islands.

Beaches

The Best British Virgin Island Resorts for Any Kind of Trip

Whether you’re looking for luxury, seclusion, or family-friendly fun, these BVI stays offer something for every kind of vacationer.

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Gora Kadan Fuji room with shoji screens leading to a garden

Hotels

The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM

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Adam H. Graham

A castle atop a green rocky hill, with clouds overhead

History + Culture

Terrifying Dolls, a Nightmare Film, and Bone-Filled Caves: 8 of the World’s Most Haunted Places

You’ll feel goosebumps and then some at these spooky places around the globe.

October 22, 2025 03:59 AM

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Chloe Arrojado

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

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers ski-in, ski-out access to the slopes in the winter.

Hotels

5 Amazing Lake Tahoe Hotels for Every Season

From lakeside lounging to mountaintop shredding, Tahoe has a retreat for any time of year.

March 30, 2023 06:53 PM

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Alexandra Cheney

Rootstalk serves a variety of creative dishes in Breckenridge.

Restaurants + Cafés

8 Restaurants Worth Visiting in Breckenridge

Food lovers will appreciate the mix of local flavors, events, and mountain-town dining in Breckenridge.

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Museums + Galleries

To Disperse Crowds, Florence’s Uffizi Gallery Will Send Its Art Around Tuscany

Masterpieces from the gallery’s famed Renaissance collections could be displayed in up to 100 exhibition spaces across the Italian region as part of the “Uffizi Diffusi” program.

March 5, 2021 03:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Everdene Restaurant at Virgin Hotels New York City

Loyalty + Rewards

Capital One Adds Major Perks for Boutique Hotel Bookings

When booking through Capital One’s new Lifestyle Collection of design-forward hotels, select credit cardholders will get $50 experience credits, space-available room upgrades, and more.

August 29, 2023 05:23 PM

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Paul Rubio

Tips + News

Europe Proposes Further Extending Travel Ban Until July 1

Internal borders could open up by the end of June, but visitors from the U.S. would only be allowed back into Europe once virus spread is brought under control stateside.

June 5, 2020 05:23 PM

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Lorne Cook

Jennifer Flowers in the Plaza Hotel in 1987, with her brother Justin in the background.

Hotels

AFAR’s Very Own Eloise on What Makes a Great Hotel

Senior deputy editor and hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her childhood growing up in the Plaza Hotel and this year’s Stay List.

April 11, 2023 12:37 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

The front office building of the Clown Motel in Nevada, a red building with a big sign on top that says Welcome to the World Famous Clown Motel

Hotels

Could You Sleep in a Clown-Themed Hotel?

Check into the World Famous Clown Motel next time you’re in Nevada—but don’t expect a good night’s rest.

November 20, 2023 09:30 AM

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Tiana Attride

Hotels

6 Incredible Underwater Hotels Around the World

Sleeping with the fishes takes on a whole new meaning at these villas and suites under the sea.

January 31, 2024 01:38 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

aerial view of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Hotels We Love

These Are the World’s 15 Best Family-Friendly Hotels and Resorts

There’s never been a better time to travel with kids, thanks to these top-notch family-friendly hotels and resorts around the world.

March 30, 2024 12:34 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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