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This guest room at Le Grand Mazarin features green furnishings, carved doors, and fresh flowers.

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This Colorful New Hotel in Paris Is a Design Lover’s Dream

Le Grand Mazarin has opened its doors in the bustling Marais district of Paris.

November 3, 2023 11:00 AM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Travel Tips + Etiquette

What to Do if You Get Injured or Sick While Traveling

If things go wrong on a trip, you need to know about insurance, air travel, and medical care. Here’s how to navigate the situation, who to call, and what to ask.

May 6, 2026 12:07 PM

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Billie Cohen

Destination Spotlight

The Best Things to Do in South Carolina

From historic gardens and handsome parks to fascinating museums and charming markets, here’s what to see and do in the Palmetto State.

May 28, 2020 09:43 AM

Winter 2025

Where to Go in 2025

Mark our words: 2025 will be the year of crowd-free travel. Here are our picks for the world’s 25 most exciting, lesser-visited destinations to plan a trip to right now.

November 18, 2024 09:15 AM

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Tim Chester

Dalmatian drinking out of a green Springer Classic Dog Travel Bottle

Packing Tips + Gear

The 17 Best Travel Gifts on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List

We dug through all 112 items on the doyenne’s list to find the best travel gifts she recommends this year.

November 2, 2023 01:32 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

This Southern City Is Top of Our List for Food Right Now. Here’s Why.

From Puerto Rican barbecue to Pakistani paneer, Charleston’s restaurants are serving up dishes that transcend the city’s Southern roots.

November 13, 2024 04:56 PM

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Lauren Mowery

A guest room at Eriro in Austria with a balcony facing snow-covered mountains

Hotels

The Best Hotels in Europe for a Winter Trip Full of Hot Pools, Snow-Covered Slopes, and Fondue

Whether you’re a skier or an après-ski enthusiast, these 19 European hotels are ideal for a winter weather getaway.

January 23, 2026 12:51 PM

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Adam H. Graham

8 “Game of Thrones” Destinations You Can Visit in Real Life

Art + Culture

Here Are 11 Game of Thrones Locations You Can Visit

The HBO series is as revered for its heart-wrenching plot twists as it is for its stunning filming locations. The good news: The tales might be fictional, but these destinations are not.

July 31, 2023 07:55 PM

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Sarah Buder

Art + Architecture

Artist Lucy Sparrow’s Latest Creation Is a Felt Deli Pop-Up in New York City

The whimsical “deli” is fully stocked with 30,000 felt iterations of produce, meats, cheeses, and canned goods, all stitched by hand.

October 3, 2019 04:49 PM

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Sarah Buder

From the Editor

The Next Generation of Hotels Giving Tradition a Modern Twist

AFAR editor in chief Julia Cosgrove raises a glass to hotels that connect guests to locals and to each other.

April 10, 2020 12:31 PM

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Julia Cosgrove

U.S. Beaches

The 8 Best Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Get outside in the “Venice of the U.S.”, be it by paddleboard, airboat, or pool float.

February 24, 2021 12:18 PM

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Terry Ward

In the Magazine

Find the “Real” Jamaica in This Laid-Back Neighborhood

Avoid the crowds and head to a serene shoreline and the birthplace of jerk chicken.

December 1, 2021 02:26 PM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

A child walking between sequoia trees in a national Park

National Parks

Sequoias Versus Redwoods: What’s the Difference and How to Compare the California National Parks

Should you visit the tallest or the biggest trees in the world?

October 28, 2025 03:35 PM

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Suzie Dundas

Hotels

Kimpton Hotels Now Offer a Curated Book Lending Program to Guests

The hip hotel brand has partnered with Lit Hub to create a book club for travelers—and guests can check out the recommended titles during their stay.

March 22, 2021 09:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

A Deluxe Palace Garden View Room at the Aman Tokyo.

Hotels We Love

The Best Hotels in Tokyo to Book Now

There’s no shortage of amazing stays in Japan’s capital—and these 15 hotels are the city’s best.

June 15, 2023 09:09 AM

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Adam H. Graham

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