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Luxurious seating overlooks an infinity pool and the ocean at Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres.

Epic Trips

5 Travel Moments You’ll Only Have at These Luxury Hotels

From perfume blending in Napa to a private hammam in Marrakech, these luxury stays allow you to experience more.

Sponsored by World of Hyatt

This suite designed by Andre Fu at the Emory Hotel features large gray seating, blond wood walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

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Everyone’s Talking About This New Hotel in London—Here’s Why

British luxury hotel group Maybourne has opened the Emory, London’s first all-suite hotel, next to Hyde Park.

May 30, 2024 01:30 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Hillsides and water in Japan's Kyushu Island

Food + Drink

Japan Has 72 Microseasons. This Couple Wants to Help You Experience Them All From Their Countryside Kitchen

At Mirukashi Salon in Japan, Prairie Stuart-Wolff and Hanako Nakazato offer a model of hospitality and a way of living that centers seasonality.

June 3, 2025 12:02 PM

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Elena Valeriote

Cruise

Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It

Afar’s cruise writer, who has sailed on more than 170 ships, outlines the many ways in which cruises make travel easier and more enjoyable for a very specific group.

May 13, 2025 01:18 PM

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Fran Golden

An overhead shot of a bright blue pool lined with white-cushioned wooden lounge chairs and olive trees

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One&Only Resorts Makes Its Greek Debut on the Athens Riviera

Positioned between the capital’s ancient attractions and countless sandy beaches, One&Only Aesthesis revives ’60s Greek chic.

April 1, 2024 02:15 PM

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Helen Iatrou

The first California sailing on American Jazz departs on February 24, though there will be more sailings throughout March, November, and December 2023.

Cruise News

You Can Now Winery Hop in Napa on a River Cruise

The eight-day sailing aboard “American Jazz” from American Cruise Lines starts and ends in San Francisco, with stops in Stockton, Sacramento, and Napa.

February 17, 2023 12:59 PM

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Bailey Berg

COVID + Travel

Hawai‘i Issues New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers—What You Need to Know

As of July 8, fully vaccinated out-of-state travelers do not need to take a pretravel COVID test and are not required to quarantine.

July 14, 2021 06:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hiking + Cycling

The Old Florida Keys Bridge Is Now a Scenic Walkway and Bike Path

A section of the more than 100-year-old overpass has been restored.

January 12, 2022 05:26 PM

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Hotels

5 Things to Look for in a Sustainable Hotel

Go beyond greenwashing and find a responsible retreat that will help you explore your destination while leaving a positive impact.

August 16, 2021 07:32 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Books

Around the World in 80 Books

The idea for this project started in 1872—well, sort of.

April 24, 2024 10:00 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Natural Selection's North Island camp in Botswana is located near the Okavango Delta’s northwestern panhandle, which brings in a steady stream of wildlife, like this herd of elephants.

Hotels

The Best Time to Go on Safari Is Not When You’d Expect

Going on an African safari in the off season rewards travelers with fewer crowds and gentler prices. Here’s how to do it right.

September 20, 2024 03:04 PM

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Richard Holmes

Food + Drink

This Subscription Snack Box Is Helping Me See the World

Universal Yums is helping me keep the spirit of exploration alive.

March 27, 2020 11:21 AM

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Ashlea Halpern

Festivals + Events

This Is Why Foodies Should Visit the BVI in November

The annual Food Fête event serves up a month of delicious fun in the British Virgin Islands.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands Tourism

Hikers at a summit overlooking mountains and a valley with a sunset silhouetted against a vibrant desert sky in Tucson.

Outdoor Adventure

6 Adventures You Can Only Have in Tucson’s Sonoran Desert

Discover epic hikes, scenic drives, and wildlife encounters in Arizona’s backyard.

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