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These are the top luxury hotels to book in the Golden State, where experiences range from world-class culinary destinations and beachfront retreats to storied city hideaways.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we went back in the AFAR archives to honor some of our best storytellers.

We asked experts to compare two of the most iconic national parks in Utah.

Located between the small towns of Glen Ellen and Kenwood in Sonoma County, Beltane Ranch was a weekend retreat built in the 1890s for Mary Ellen Pleasant, a Black entrepreneur based in San Francisco.

A resident shares a decade’s worth of tips to see California’s renowned nature with fewer people in the way.

From the shaded terraces of five-star hotels to rowdy wooden decks atop local dives, these rooftops “raise the bar” on alfresco evenings in the nation’s capital.

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

Wine country and beach life are only a couple hours from Manhattan.

The annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is among the world’s largest ballooning events. Here’s what to know to best experience the autumn spectacle.

The ideal itinerary includes Berlin Wall murals, WWII flea markets, dance clubs, and juicy meats.

Forget Groundhog Day—from drowning the goddess of winter to downing a glass of wine with a live fish, Europe’s end-of-winter rituals are much more interesting.

Beauty, charm, and history infuse scores of hotels in Portugal’s capital city. To help you choose where to stay, here are 10 of the best hotels in Lisbon.

The palaces of Jaipur and Udaipur are more than just architectural marvels—they’re a window into India’s cultural history.

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

An honest reflection on feeling safe, respecting local culture, and being true to one’s self in more conservative countries.