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Ditch the Dining Hall: U.S. College Towns With A+ Restaurants

Move over fried cheese sticks, bottled Ranch dressing, and overcooked cafeteria burgers: In these nine cities, destination-worthy cuisine is just as important as academic excellence.

August 31, 2018 08:21 PM

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Kim Westerman

Clockwise from top left: Kenya, Newfoundland, Santa Ynez, La Paz, Barcelona, South Korea, La Paz, Transylvania

Where to Travel Next

We Took Hundreds of Trips in 2025, and These Are the Places We Would Go Back to in a Heartbeat

Afar’s team roamed wide in 2025. These were our favorite spots from a year of exploring.

December 19, 2025 01:11 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Family Travel

You Can Stay in a Castle With Lego Wizards at California Legoland

The theme park’s colorful addition opens on April 27.

April 11, 2018 07:45 PM

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David K. Gibson

Restaurants + Cafés

Move Over, Mendoza: Cafayate Is One of Argentina’s Most Incredible Wine Towns

In the Salta region, the remote, high-altitude town of Cafayate brings together colonial charm, fine wines, and a mountainous setting.

September 24, 2019 02:45 PM

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Ari Bendersky

Family Travel

Reinventing the Classic Hawai‘i Family Vacation for a New Generation

As Hawai‘i drops all of its pandemic-era travel restrictions, this is a chance for families to return to the islands with a stronger appreciation of nature and of Native Hawaiian culture.

March 30, 2022 02:39 PM

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Michelle Baran

Malibu Sunset Suite at Regent Santa Monica Beach

Hotels We Love

From Wellness Getaways to Design-Led Urban Retreats, These Are California’s 20 Top Hotels

These are the top luxury hotels to book in the Golden State, where experiences range from world-class culinary destinations and beachfront retreats to storied city hideaways.

August 25, 2025 07:13 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Hotels

The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021

Plus a bonus hotel in New York’s Capital Region worth adding an extra hour to your drive.

July 27, 2021 05:02 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Hotels

6 Festive, Wintery Hotel Packages to Book Now

Whether it’s a staycation or a trip to a far destination, these hotels have activities to keep you (and your kids or travel buddies) busy during the winter season.

December 18, 2017 01:25 PM

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Samantha Juda

Bars + Nightlife

This Distillery Is Reinventing the Way Caribbean Rum Is Made

Cayman Spirits Co., which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, is the only distillery in the world that uses the ocean to age its rum.

December 21, 2018 07:39 PM

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Ashley Mateo

Epic Trips

Why Visit Australia Now—And How to Make It Happen

Want to experience the Australia lifestyle but only have two weeks to do it? Take these trip ideas and dive into the country’s extraordinary experiences.

Sponsored by Tourism Australia and United Airlines

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

Hotels We Love

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

Hotels

9 Hotels With Insider Access to Hard-to-Get Experiences

From a last-minute table at Noma to home-plate baseball tickets, these hotels use their connections to give guests incredible experiences.

April 2, 2018 07:37 PM

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Sandra Ramani

Holiday Travel

The Best Annual Events in Aruba

Visit Aruba during the off-season and attend fun annual events like symphony festivals, golf tournaments, fashion shows, and more.

June 14, 2019 11:57 AM

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Staff

Cities We Love

Why You Should Go to New York City This Spring

These exhibits, hotels, and annual events are just a few reasons to visit New York this season.

February 1, 2019 05:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Festivals + Events

The Scottish Viking Fire Festival You Need to See to Believe

Blazing bonfires and costume-clad crowds bring the midwinter heat at this highly eccentric annual festival in the Northern Isles.

January 31, 2019 02:57 PM

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Sarah Buder

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