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The Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Japan—Beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

As travel to Japan continues to boom, we rounded up 23 of the best hotels across the country, many in sublime—and often less-visited—destinations.

April 22, 2026 04:18 PM
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Adam H. Graham
Hotels

The 11 Best Airbnbs for Stargazing Come With Glass Roofs, Telescopes, and More

These vacation rentals provide more than just dark skies—some even have private observatories.

July 28, 2023 04:12 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Hotels

The Great Migration in Africa You Haven’t Heard of Yet

In Zambia’s remote Liuwa Plain, tens of thousands of wildebeest sweep across restored grasslands—an epic migration you can still witness without the crowds.

September 10, 2025 11:38 AM
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Mazuba Kapambwe
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Cities We Love

The Afar Insider’s Guide to Detroit

Motor City locals share the best of the city, from open-fire kitchens and late-night dance floors to museum galleries and mural-covered markets.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit
Winter 2023

The Best Places to Travel in 2023

Start planning your 2023 travels to these 12 places—the most creative, delicious, and soul-reviving destinations of the year.

December 1, 2022 09:04 AM
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Tim Chester
History + Culture

The “Maple Syrup Capital of the World” Is Famous for Sugar Shacks, Festivals, and Indigenous History

A visit to a sugar shack run by First Nations people sheds light on maple syrup’s deep roots in northeastern Canada.

March 13, 2025 02:17 PM
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Debbie Olsen
Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California

There’s a lot more to Joshua Tree than the “trees.”

December 5, 2022 07:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Restaurants + Cafés

The Best Places to Eat in Detroit, According to a Local Chef

James Beard Award semifinalist Javier Bardauil shares his favorite places to eat in Detroit’s Core City and beyond.

Sponsored by Visit Detroit
National Parks

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Grand Canyon, From the Best Views to Waterfalls and Tribal Experiences

Everything you need to know to fully experience the natural wonder, whether you’re there for one sunset or a weeklong stay.

April 28, 2026 06:33 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Where to Travel Next

The Best Way to See a City? Going Underground

Learn about the history, architecture, design, and engineering hidden underneath your feet on these urban transit system tours.

December 12, 2024 02:03 PM
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Pat Tompkins
Cruise

These Are the World’s Best Cruise Ships

From long-standing icons to newer ships with modern amenities and innovative eco-friendly features, this is our list of the best cruise ships sailing the seas.

July 3, 2025 06:41 PM
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Fran Golden
Hotels We Love

These Are the 22 Best Historic Hotels Around the World

These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.

April 21, 2026 07:10 PM
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Mary Holland
Art + Culture

The Star-Studded Return of New York’s Shakespeare in the Park—and 5 More Outdoor Theater Events Worth Seeing

Experience theater alongside a chorus of crickets and under a blanket of stars.

May 19, 2025 01:55 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Cities We Love

The Perfect Weekend Getaway in Portland, Oregon

From eating at new and exciting restaurants to hiking in parks filled with ancient trees and traditions, here’s how to spend a weekend in Rose City right now.

May 11, 2023 05:29 PM
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Jessie Beck
Hotels We Love

These Are the 16 Best Hotels in Washington, D.C.

History meets modern luxury at these 16 hotels we love—perfect for your next getaway in Washington, D.C.

May 25, 2026 12:28 PM
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Shayla Martin

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