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The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.

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Winston Churchill’s Old War Office Is Now London’s Most Talked-About Luxury Hotel. Here’s a First-Person Review.

The new Raffles London at the OWO already feels like a grande dame.

December 4, 2023 09:00 AM

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Anya von Bremzen

Health + Wellness

Inside the New Waterfront Spa on New York’s Governors Island

The QC NY spa is now open—and AFAR got a sneak peek inside.

May 31, 2022 12:27 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Off The Tourist Trail

Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.

Enlist the help of local outfitters, stay at boutique hotels, and plan your trip in the off season.

June 18, 2024 01:27 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Tips + News

Cities Are Becoming More Cycle-Friendly as They Emerge From Lockdown

From Lima to Barcelona, city dwellers are rethinking their reliance on cars as restrictions start to ease.

May 4, 2020 05:03 PM

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Aritz Parra

The porte-cochère of the Fontainebleau Las Vegas has a soaring white ceiling.

Hotels

A Sneak Peek of Las Vegas’s Most Over-the-Top Resort Opening of 2023

Set on 25 acres with 36 restaurants and bars, a huge spa, and a world-class entertainment venue, the Fontainebleau is OTT even for Vegas.

December 12, 2023 09:00 AM

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Matt Villano

Air Travel News

United Returns to New York’s JFK Airport

After a five-year hiatus, the airline has started offering service to San Francisco and Los Angeles from the New York hub again.

March 29, 2021 06:20 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels We Love

The 10 Best Hotels in Boston

Whether you want to stay in a historic neighborhood, on the water, or in the middle of Red Sox Nation, Boston’s hotel scene delivers.

July 5, 2024 08:13 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Tarcoles, a small fishing village
on the Gulf of Nicoya on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

Outdoor Adventure

10 Can’t Miss Things to Do in Costa Rica, From Wild Beaches to Local Coffee

Its rainforests are legendary, but there’s more beyond the jungles of Costa Rica that belong at the top of your list.

July 8, 2025 05:08 PM

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Nina Kokotas Hahn

Hotels

These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Santa Monica

Whether you’re after a boutique retreat right on the sand or a historic hotel for sunset cocktails, these spots will give you a true sense of Santa Monica, California.

February 26, 2024 07:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Tips + News

Make Your “Roman Holiday” Dreams Come True With a Luxe Fiat 500 Rental

This updated version of the classic car just became the wheels we have to have on our next Italy road trip.

July 16, 2019 07:13 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

The 7 Best Hotels to Stay at in Brooklyn Right Now

Choosing a hotel in New York City can be overwhelming. Here, we narrow down the options to the best of the best in Brooklyn.

October 21, 2023 09:37 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Winter Sports

Who Wears It Well? The Best in Après-Ski Outfits

The top après-ski style contenders come from Switzerland and Colorado, where the “little black dress” of ski comes into play.

December 21, 2020 06:37 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Outdoor Adventure

Meet the First Woman to Cross Africa by Electric Motorcycle

Sinje Gottwald rode from Tangier, Morocco, to Cape Town, South Africa in 124 days.

March 28, 2023 02:42 PM

Bars + Nightlife

The Most Stylish Aperitivo Spots in Milan

Sip Negronis and nibble on piattini with the city’s most fashionable residents.

February 16, 2017 03:19 PM

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Eimear Lynch

Cities We Love

10 Years After Studying in Prague, One Writer Returns

More than a decade after she first called the city home, one writer finds Prague—and herself—changed.

June 30, 2022 02:35 PM

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Kelly Dawson

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