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Bars + Nightlife

16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To

From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.

July 3, 2024 11:05 AM

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Ann Shields

The reception area at Bann at Oak Knoll is filled with Thai art from owner and chef Lalita Souksamlane’s private collection.

Hotels

How to Get Access to Five-Star Resort Amenities—Without Spending the Night

ResortPass offers experiences at more than 1,000 hotels across the country.

December 22, 2023 08:45 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

4 Days In

How to Spend 4 Days in Berlin, According to Locals

The ideal itinerary includes Berlin Wall murals, WWII flea markets, dance clubs, and juicy meats.

August 29, 2025 12:53 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Outdoor Adventure

10 Great Places to Go Glamping With Kids in the U.S.

Whether you’re Under Canvas or in a reimagined Conestoga wagon that sleeps six, you’ll have a memorable vacation with the whole family.

June 21, 2021 01:43 PM

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Tanvi Chheda

Virginia Commonwealth University in the Fan District of Richmond

Art + Culture

Why Richmond Is a City for Everyone

The people, places, and events that give Richmond, Virginia its welcoming spirit

Sponsored by Visit Richmond

Epic Trips

I Rode a Bike Through Rwanda for 5 Days—Here’s Why It Was the Best Way to See the Country

Rwanda’s flourishing cycling culture gives reason to visit beyond the mountain gorillas.

October 11, 2024 09:35 AM

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Erik Trinidad

A stone staircase rising through the forest, surrounded by tree trunks and green plants, with a mountain lake in the distance

Hiking + Cycling

These 3 Long-Distance Scenic Trails Have Joined the National Park System

The total number of U.S. national park units has been bumped up to 428 with the designation of these scenic trails: the Ice Age, the New England, and the North Country.

December 13, 2023 10:00 AM

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Bailey Berg

a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona

National Parks

The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know

It features more than 3,000 culturally significant Indigenous sites in addition to beautiful canyonlands and a wealth of wildlife.

August 9, 2023 04:04 PM

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Bailey Berg

Art + Architecture

10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Worth Traveling for This Fall

The season is filled with thought-provoking displays that you won’t want to miss.

August 27, 2019 09:36 AM

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Allison C. Meier

Ocean Cruises

MSC Cruises’ Newest Ship Is the Brand’s Largest and Most Sustainable Ship to Date

The “MSC World Europa” runs on greener, alternative fuel. The mega-ship also features a hydroponic garden restaurant and a brewery where beers are made with desalinated water. Here’s a first look.

January 26, 2023 02:26 PM

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Bailey Berg

Mari Vineyards grows and produces Italian-style reds.

Food + Drink

No One Thought This State Would Start Making Some of the Best Wine in the U.S.

The Traverse Wine Coast has more than 2,000 acres of vineyards spread across nearly 40 wineries. And it’s only going to get more popular.

June 23, 2025 12:33 PM

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Alexandra Gillespie

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl opens July 2024 and is located in a restored castle on Lake Fuschl in Austria.

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Summer Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

May 31, 2024 01:48 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Piazza del Quadrilatero is now a multi-use complex in the heart of Milan's fashion district.

Hotels

This Restored Palazzo and Hotel in Milan Is a Destination Unto Itself

Some are saying Milan is entering a new golden era—and the new Portrait Milano hotel puts travelers in the center of it all.

May 12, 2023 06:58 AM

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Lindsey Tramuta

Breckenridge's gondolas make the area's natural spaces more accessible.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Ski Towns That Bring Tons of Outdoorsy Fun—Snow Not Required

Rethink what you thought you knew about visiting your beloved mountain town.

October 3, 2022 06:20 PM

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Bailey Berg

2XK0J6J July 13, 2024: Day 1 of July 2024 Black Mesa photo trip at Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, OK.

Astrotourism

Black Mesa Is One of the Loneliest, Darkest Corners of America. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.

Come to Oklahoma for petroglyphs, bighorn sheep, and some of the darkest skies in North America.

March 24, 2026 12:08 PM

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Heide Brandes

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