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Hotels We Love

The 40 Best New Hotels of 2026

Afar’s picks for the 40 best new and renovated hotels around the world.

June 10, 2026 10:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Travel Tips + Etiquette

I Was Nervous for My 15-Year-Old Autistic Daughter to Fly Alone for the First Time, But She Proved Me Wrong

Daughter and dad have an honest conversation about what it’s like to take a solo flight as a teenager with autism.

April 16, 2025 01:18 PM

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Matt Villano

Sustainable Travel

How to Take a Stress-Free EV Road Trip in the U.S.

It’s easier than ever to take an electric vehicle on a long road trip, if you bear a few things in mind before you depart.

May 2, 2024 03:30 PM

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Tim Chester

The exterior of the tall, glass and dark gray architectural structure of the Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid, Spain.

Food + Drink

This is One of the Best Ways to Experience Madrid’s Historic Food Scene

Try local flavors in the highly walkable Madrid de Los Austrias, an underrated cultural district that’s one of Madrid’s first neighborhoods.

Sponsored by Madrid City Tourism

An illustration of a man's "uprooting" a Greek statue.

Summer 2023

Should You Visit Museums That Have Complicated Histories?

Museums play a powerful role in sharing knowledge and culture. How can we best engage with them, given ethical concerns about the acquisition of artifacts?

August 24, 2023 10:45 AM

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Latria Graham

Art + Culture

The 5 Best Summer Music Festivals to Travel for in 2022

From indie rock to Afrobeats, the biggest music festivals around the world are back, just in time for summer.

June 22, 2022 02:48 PM

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Kristin Braswell

Outdoor Adventure

How the Alpine Designers of Bregenzerwald Let Nature Lead the Way

For the sustainably minded craftspeople in Austria’s most design-forward region, the forest has been a source of inspiration for centuries.

Sponsored by Austria Tourism

Tips + News

5 Luxury Travel Habits That Surprised Us

Cruise bookings are up—and other trends that came out of this year’s Virtuoso Travel Week.

August 20, 2020 10:25 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Stay Here Next

This Luxurious New Hotel Just Opened in Costa Rica With a Treehouse Spa and Spectacular Views of the Pacific

Occupying a peaceful corner of Costa Rica’s biodiverse Peninsula Papagayo, the new Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, lets travelers commune deeply with nature and local culture.

April 3, 2025 01:32 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

A wide view of a man looking out over Lochan Urr in Glen Etive, Scotland, with the snow-capped Buachaille Etive Beag and Buachaille Etive Mor mountains in the background.

Sustainable Travel

These Are Some of Scotland’s Best Eco-Lodges and Sustainable Adventures

Whether hiking, fishing, or whisky tasting, explore Scotland the sustainable way.

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September 27, 2022 11:27 AM

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Associated Press (AP)

Spring 2026

Far From the Crowds, Japan’s Noto Peninsula Is a Dream for Seafood and Sake Devotees

One writer visits the Noto Peninsula a year after the region’s earthquake and finds an enduring bounty of food and craft.

April 24, 2026 08:19 AM

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Ryan Knighton

Been There, Seen That: Alternatives to Europe’s Biggest Cities

Cities We Love

Been There, Seen That: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Europe’s Busiest Cities

Where to go when Rome, Berlin, and Barcelona are too crowded.

March 17, 2025 12:52 PM

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Andrew Richdale

The accommodations at Nayara Tented Camp face Costa Rica's Arenal volcano.

Hotels We Love

13 Standout Luxury Resorts in Costa Rica, From Jungle Hideaways to Beach Retreats

From beaches to jungles, these Costa Rica resorts immerse travelers in the country’s most picturesque natural settings.

April 20, 2026 02:27 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

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