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Our Favorite Travel Stories of 2019

These were the stories we were most excited to read—and share—this year.

December 18, 2019 12:44 PM

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Staff

Cities We Love

Snack Attack in Lisbon: A 48-Hour Food Tour Through This Burgeoning Culinary Capital

Our writer tastes her way through the Lisbon culinary scene on a foodie-focused city tour with two local food experts.

June 26, 2019 04:59 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Winter Sports

Why Skiing in Western Canada is So Romantic

Whether romance means luxurious, amenity-filled lodges or a charming backcoutnry cabin, you’ll find it in Western Canada.

Sponsored by Ski Canada

A tub with a view: Pier One overlooks Sydney Harbour and its iconic Harbour Bridge.

Hotels We Love

The 15 Best Hotels in Sydney

Whether you’re after a view of Sydney Harbor or a neighborhood hangout with one of the best restaurants in town, these are the 15 best hotels in Sydney.

August 21, 2023 02:39 PM

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Krisanne Fordham

National Parks

One of the Nation’s Most Popular National Parks Gets a New Visitor Center

It’s set to open in late February.

February 24, 2017 08:28 PM

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Matt Villano

U.S. Beaches

Best Beaches Near Orlando

When you’re ready to press pause on the theme parks, these laid-back Florida beaches near Orlando make for an ideal day away.

August 22, 2019 07:55 PM

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Terry Ward

Cruise

The Secret Way to Escape the Crowds on Larger Cruise Ships

Ship-within-a-ship spaces are ideal for those looking for a more private and quiet cruise experience within a bigger ship.

April 29, 2026 06:37 PM

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Fran Golden

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

How to Improve on a Firefly-Lit Summer Evening in Eastern Tennessee? Just Add Champagne

Krug Champagne has teamed with the luxury retreat Blackberry Farm to make Smoky Mountain summer evenings even sweeter.

May 30, 2019 10:13 AM

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Ann Shields

Mayfair House Hotel and Garden rooftop area with orange umbrellas and palm trees

Hotels We Love

The 16 Best Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Miami

When it comes to luxury lodgings, Miami has a hotel for everyone—and these are the very best of them.

February 5, 2026 01:46 PM

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Matt Meltzer

Hotels

The 10 Best Hotels for Architecture and Design

From a reimagined safari camp to an art-filled Canadian outpost, these 10 hotels get high marks for their innovative architecture and purposeful design.

September 1, 2023 04:23 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Small Ship Cruises

Why the World’s Most Luxurious Cruise Ship Is Worth the Splurge

Regent Seven Seas Cruises just launched its all-suite, all-inclusive “Splendor” ship. AFAR was among the first onboard.

February 28, 2020 08:02 PM

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Fran Golden

Where to Go in Winter

10 Best Places to Visit in January

Begin your year of adventure on the right foot—be it with an island treasure hunt, a final film fest, or a newly opened national park.

November 20, 2025 07:06 AM

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Mark Ellwood

Epic Trips

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Is a Real-Life Time Machine

An elegant journey on Europe’s most iconic train takes a traveler into the past. But not the one she imagined.

October 7, 2019 04:20 PM

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Sara Button

A blue and gold train on an arched bridge with fall foliage and mountains in the background.

Trains

The Alaska Railroad Reveals Spectacular Views and Remote Communities

The unique train line traverses 500 miles of unmissable terrain and turns 100 next year.

December 22, 2022 07:01 PM

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Bailey Berg

Summer 2024

New Orleans Is Ready to Tell a Different Story

Writer Santi Elijah Holley heads to New Orleans to explore how the city’s latest offerings help tell a different, more inclusive story.

September 24, 2024 08:07 AM

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Santi Elijah Holley

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