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The pool at sunset at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California.

The 19 Best Luxury and Boutique Hotels in Los Angeles

In a city known for its luxury, these 19 hotels are standouts. Each offers a unique take on world-class hospitality and L.A. glamour.

June 9, 2025 10:58 AM

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Chris Dong

Tandem Bakery, Portland scenic, Norimoto Bakery

Restaurants + Cafés

Portland, Maine, Is America’s Best Bakery Town

From James Beard Award–winning sourdough to miso-scallion scones, Portland, Maine, is one of the country’s most exciting places to eat pastries and bread. Here’s where to go.

April 15, 2026 11:20 AM

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Regan Stephens

The pool at the Lana,Dorchester Collection, in Dubai features skyline fews and white daybeds shaded by umbrellas.

Stay Here Next

This New Luxury Hotel Is Proof That Dubai Can Be Understated

Amid the flashy hospitality of Dubai, the Lana, a Dorchester Collection hotel, adds a dose of understated luxury to the hospitality scene.

March 19, 2024 11:50 AM

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Nicola Chilton

COVID + Travel

Thailand Plans to Reopen to Vaccinated Visitors in October

The goal is to open up the country within the next 120 days—despite the public health risks.

June 16, 2021 04:49 PM

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Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul

Maison Astor Paris, Curio Collection by Hilton

Loyalty + Rewards

How to Earn and Burn Hotel Points This Summer

Five nights in Paris for just 180,000 Amex points? Three nights in Panama for 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points? Here’s how.

April 28, 2023 11:43 AM

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Paul Rubio

Guests observe elephants in Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya

Epic Trips

A Safari and Beach Getaway in One Perfect Itinerary

&Beyond’s East Africa experience takes guests from Kenya’s Masai Mara to Zanzibar’s Mnemba Island.

Sponsored by &Beyond

exterior image of the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Family Travel

Take the Family on a Civil Rights History Road Trip

Hop on a plane or crowd into a car: The history of Black liberation is a road trip away.

July 3, 2024 09:01 AM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Travel for Good

A Competition to Protect the Environment—Through Storytelling

Congratulations to the organizations that won the Sustainability Storytelling Competition, and watch for their videos coming soon.

December 9, 2022 10:08 AM

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Sarika Bansal

Museums + Galleries

The First Museum Devoted to African American Music Just Opened in Nashville

It marks the world’s only institution dedicated solely to preserving and celebrating the central role African Americans have played in shaping American music.

February 1, 2021 12:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

COVID + Travel

Should I Go Home for the Holidays?

AFAR editors reflect on the challenges faced—and decisions made—regarding this year’s less-than-festive season.

December 10, 2020 12:03 PM

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Michelle Baran

Cities We Love

The Best New Things to Do in Copenhagen Right Now

2021 was good to Denmark’s capital city, ushering in new hotels, urban farms, and even a floating sauna. The best part? 2022 is looking even better.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

Cities We Love

8 Essential Tours to Book in Copenhagen

This city is practically made for touring, whether you want to pedal, paddle, or stroll.

December 2, 2021 03:54 PM

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Mary Holland

The Notos rooftop at the Six Senses Rome

Stay Here Next

Six Senses Rome Is a Modern Take on Ancient Roman Wellness

A historic palazzo in the center of Rome reopens as an urban oasis.

July 5, 2023 02:00 PM

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Erica Firpo

Destination Spotlight

Discover the Natural and Creative Wonders of Bergen

Travelers searching for personal enrichment are guaranteed to be moved by this Norwegian city’s jaw-dropping scenery and strong artistic community.

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Cities We Love

Neighborhoods Not to Miss in Dubai

Go beyond the skyscrapers by venturing into these culture- and history-rich neighborhoods.

December 3, 2021 02:28 PM

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Natasha Amar

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