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Amazing Spas, New Hotels, a Buzzing Restaurant Scene—This Pacific Northwest City Is Alive With Fresh Energy

Why now is the time to travel to Portland.

January 30, 2025 08:21 AM

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Amanda Calnan Vowels

Garden Villa at Azuma Farm Koiwai with wood ceilings and floors

Stay Here Next

This Idyllic Farm Retreat Is Just Two Hours From Tokyo by Train—and We Were the First to Stay

Azuma Farm Koiwai, a new farm retreat a two-hour train trip north from Tokyo, opens a window onto Japan’s craft traditions in a region few travelers reach.

April 21, 2026 09:59 AM

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Yukari Sakamoto

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Food + Drink

The Best Soup I’ve Ever Eaten Is Served on This Korean Volcanic Island

The wagyu of pork, made from Jeju Black pigs, is treasured for its marbled, nutty-sweet meat. I found a life-changing version of it on a sleepy side street.

April 16, 2026 03:57 PM

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Elyse Inamine

Hawaii beach Honolulu city travel landscape of Waikiki beach and Diamond Head mountain peak at sunset, Oahu island, USA vacation.

U.S. Beaches

The U.S. Has Nearly 100,000 Miles of Shoreline—These Are the Prettiest Beaches

These nine beaches stand out for both natural beauty and distinct character.

July 14, 2025 05:58 PM

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Becca Blond

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Health + Wellness

This Japanese Island Is Home to Thousands of Hot Springs

Oita, on Japan’s southernmost Kyushu Island, has thousands of hot springs to explore. Here’s how to make the most of your time there.

May 10, 2023 02:39 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Beer, Wine, + Spirits

A New Generation of Craft Brewers Rises in the Middle East

After overcoming a slew of obstacles and red tape, brewers in Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan have crafted a vibrant local beer scene.

January 10, 2022 03:59 PM

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Marianne Dhenin

An aerial view of Washington's Lummi Island, with a meandering stream, pine forests, and a mountain in the distance

Where to Travel Next

Skip the Crowds on These Lesser-Known Islands Across the U.S.

These under-the-radar islands are all about nature, serenity, and getting away from it all.

January 6, 2025 02:59 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Discover Colombia’s Diverse Music Scene

Different regions of this gorgeous country have given birth to a wide variety of incredible music. Here’s how you can sample it.

A recent announcement included numerous measures aimed at controlling what has become an irrepressible flood of visitors.

May 6, 2024 05:56 PM

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Blane Bachelor

A white lighthouse and keeper's cottage on the coast in Cape Cod

Hotels

12 Lighthouses You Can Rent on Airbnb for a Coastal Getaway

Live inside a bit of maritime history at these dreamy Airbnb lighthouses.

September 15, 2023 10:55 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

AFAR Advisor

How to See California Where the Redwoods Meet the Vineyards

Local vineyard owner Theodora R. Lee gives us the perfect guide for the lesser-known Anderson Valley wine region.

June 8, 2021 06:09 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

A street-view shot of Times Square with cars and yellow taxis and billboard in the background

Where to Travel Next

Times Square Is Not Just for Tourists: A Surprising Guide to New York City’s Most Polarizing Neighborhood

The Crossroads of the World is home to such unexpected finds as a Portuguese sardine shop, a bookstore for theater lovers, and a pizzeria inside a subway station.

December 3, 2025 10:36 AM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Food + Drink

California’s Best Wine Regions: Where to Stay and What to Drink

Whether you’re in world famous Sonoma or a lesser-known Central Coast spot, there’s a vineyard and a glass of something good for you.

April 26, 2023 03:21 PM

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Kristin Braswell

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