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Constitution Gardens, with a view of the Washington Monument, is one of many ideal ways to celebrate the country’s semiquincentennial in D.C.

How to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in D.C.

Tour famous estates by day, enjoy renowned dining and cocktails in Georgetown and beyond by night.

Sponsored by washington.org

Garden Villa at Azuma Farm Koiwai with wood ceilings and floors

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

Festivals + Events

Portland Has a New Black Rodeo

The 8 Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo is happening on June 17 in Oregon’s biggest city.

June 9, 2023 06:19 PM

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Sarah Enelow-Snyder

Outdoor Adventure

Go on Safari From Your Living Room—and Become a Conservationist, Too

A travel outfitter is giving house-bound animal lovers a chance to get their wildlife fix—while learning about Africa’s most urgent conservation issues.

May 15, 2020 04:57 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Historic Route 66 Sign in Street Pavement Beautiful Blue California Sky and Mojave Desert.

Road Trips

If You Want to Celebrate Route 66, Head to . . . Europe?

Have a taste of an Americana road trip in the Old World.

March 6, 2026 01:00 PM

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Miranda Mullings

The infinity edged pool at Tapasake at One&Only One Za'abeel in Dubai features uninterrupted views of the city's skyline.

Stay Here Next

Dubai’s Newest Sky-High Resort Is a Cantilevered Architectural Wonder

The splashy new One&Only One Za’abeel stands out in a city of over-the-top properties.

February 13, 2024 01:12 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Man standing in front of departures board at airport

Travel Tips + Etiquette

OMG, LOL: How Airports Get Their 3-Letter Codes

Even though some airport codes seem random, they’re not. Here’s the method to the madness of the International Air Transport Association’s official three-letter system.

May 20, 2024 03:19 PM

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Bailey Berg

Hotels

What Are the Best Hotel Perks?

From unlimited massages and spa credits to free breakfast and lounge access, here are some of our favorite perks.

August 8, 2019 09:47 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

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

Stay Here Next

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

Light shines through stained glass in exterior view of Dohány Street Synagogue in Hungary

Art + Architecture

Uncover Budapest’s Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures

Budapest’s rich past creates a destination for off-the-Beaten-Path adventure; see how it can even take you underground in the Castle District.

Sponsored by Visit Hungary

Outdoor Adventure

Tall Ships Are a Slow Travel Adventure—Here’s Where to Find Them in the U.S.

A historic experience? Yes, and lots of fun.

July 12, 2024 11:35 AM

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Pat Tompkins

Tips + News

No, the Kincade Fire Didn’t Level Sonoma County. So Go Visit.

In the aftermath of the fire that ravaged part of Sonoma County in October, a local journalist shares how travelers can best help the region.

November 11, 2019 07:12 PM

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Matt Villano

The mountainous area around Punakha River Lodge in Bhutan.

Fall 2023

The 2023 AFAR Travel Vanguard

Celebrating seven companies that are changing the travel industry in bigger, better, and more human-focused ways.

November 9, 2023 11:50 AM

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Sebastian Modak

Winter Sports

Downhill Dining: These Mountain Huts Redefine Perfect Ski Conditions in Italy’s Dolomites

Skiing in Italy’s Dolomites is just as much about the food and wine as it is about the slopes and snow.

March 11, 2022 02:21 PM

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Michelle Heimerman

COVID + Travel

New Zealand Plans to Start Reopening Borders Early Next Year

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the borders won’t reopen until the nation’s vaccine rollout is complete.

August 12, 2021 01:26 PM

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Nick Perry

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