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Destination Spotlight

10 Places You Must Visit on a Trip to Portugal

Of course, there’s Lisbon and Porto, but there are other places worth visiting too.

July 26, 2023 09:58 PM

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Charmaine Noronha

Food + Drink

These California Restaurants Just Earned Michelin Stars

Six eateries earned a single star and four restaurants were given a “Green star” for their sustainability efforts in Michelin’s 2023 guide.

July 19, 2023 06:43 PM

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Bailey Berg

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape, is located in Bali's jungle interior 40 minutes by care north of Ubud.

Stay Here Next

Bali Without the Crowds? This New Resort Offers a Hidden Side of the Island

This new luxury resort in Bali’s jungle-covered interior is far from the tourist throngs—and immerses guests in nature and local culture.

July 18, 2023 01:40 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is housed in a castle dating back to the 13th century.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Luxury Hotels in France

These are the 15 best luxury hotels and resorts to book across France, whether you’re seeking a bucolic Provençal getaway or an immersion in a bygone era of the French Riviera.

July 14, 2023 04:50 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Yayoi Kusama Yellow, polka-dotted Pumpkin on a pier on Japan's Naoshima island with the ocean and some low mountains in the background.

Art + Culture

Some of Japan’s Best Art Is Found on These Rural Islands

The best place to see contemporary art in Japan is not where you’d think.

July 13, 2023 10:11 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

Destination Spotlight

See a Different Side of Puerto Rico, Thanks to United Voices by AFAR

From sipping warm coffee on a misty mountaintop to experiencing top-tier gastronomy and culture, let this AFAR-designed trip inspire your next adventure on the island.

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico and written by Herson Guerrero

Bassin de la Villette swimming pools in Paris

Cities We Love

Where to Go to Avoid the Crowds in Paris This Summer

As postpandemic travelers return to Paris in droves, here’s a cheat sheet of new hotels and restaurants, under-the-radar exhibits, and other off-the-beaten-path discoveries.

July 10, 2023 07:45 PM

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Mary Winston Nicklin

Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia is a standard setter in glamping in Southeast Asia.

Hotels We Love

The World’s 15 Best Glamping Retreats

These 15 glamping retreats are the best in the world at delivering the finer things under canvas.

July 10, 2023 05:54 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Renting an Electric Vehicle for Your Next Trip Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

Travel for Good

Yes, You Can Rent an EV for Your Next Trip—Here’s How

There’s a growing number of EV rental car options available to travelers. Here’s what to know about planning a trip using an EV rental car.

July 07, 2023 08:53 AM

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Elissa Garay

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Air Travel News

Thinking of Flying JetBlue’s New NYC to Paris Route? Here’s What It’s Really Like

JetBlue launched its inaugural flight from New York to Paris on June 29. One AFAR editor flew the airline’s Mint business class (and economy back) to see how it compares.

July 06, 2023 07:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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Stay Here Next

Panama: Come for the Canal; Stay for the Sofitel Legend Hotel

Panama City is best known to travelers for its famous canal, but a new hotel from Sofitel Legend is elevating the city’s profile.

June 30, 2023 10:49 AM

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Billie Cohen

LGBTQ Travel

At HAGS in New York City, Fine Dining Goes Queer

Two boundary-pushing chefs have transformed a tiny East Village restaurant into a space that welcomes everyone. The delicious, inventive food is almost secondary.

June 30, 2023 09:50 AM

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Sally Kohn

Chateau des Charmes Estate Winery, Niagara-On-The-Lake

Weekend Getaways

Heading to Niagara Falls? Don’t Miss This Charming Town Nearby.

Take a detour from the world famous falls for a weekend trip to its artsy sister.

June 29, 2023 06:02 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

An interior photo of a junior suite at the Hotel Haya's junior suite, with a graffiti wall

Stay Here Next

This Tampa Hotel Leans into the City’s Cuban, Cigar-Rolling Past

In Ybor City, Tampa’s historic Latin quarter, the Hotel Haya immerses guests in local history and thoughtful design.

June 28, 2023 12:27 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Working Flower Farm South Africa Airbnb Pool

Hotels

14 Airbnbs You’ll Want to Book Just for the Pool

From Palm Springs to Palermo, these Airbnbs with pools are worth adding to your wish list for future trips.

June 28, 2023 08:02 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

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