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For AFAR’s second annual Travelers’ Choice hotel awards, our readers cast close to 60,000 votes to recognize their favorite hotels, from a romantic retreat on Italy’s Amalfi Coast to a cliffside lodge in northern New Zealand.

Travel as a transformative form of escapism is not something afforded to everyone, and intersecting identities only make it more challenging for members of marginalized groups.

Also: No laptop. No TV. No news. I felt at peace.

Whether you’re looking for a culinary getaway in Emilia-Romagna, a history-filled retreat in Basilicata, or design-forward digs in Lombardy, the top 15 hotels in Italy deliver a wide range of experiences in the “bel paese.”

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The Best Cities in America for Football Fanatics

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is bringing the world to Vancouver this summer. Here are the 12 hotels worth booking, whether you’re coming for the games or finally making the trip to this dreamy British Columbia city.

Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire have postcard-perfect beaches and plenty of activities—plus, they’re outside the Caribbean hurricane belt.

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And, yep, beer is involved.

Cultivate a love for reading—as well as cultures and landscapes near and far—with these literary selections.

Across the country, several stunning exhibitions are worth building a trip around.

From bright snowflakes to sunny waters, your next winter getaway can be as sparkly as you want.

A long-distance trek through Nepal’s Everest region offers lessons in Sherpa culture, rural mountain living, and humility.