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We Sent a New York City Slicker to a Wyoming Dude Ranch [VIDEO]

See what it’s like to spend a week on a Dude Ranch.

June 27, 2024 01:39 PM

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Tiana Attride

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Hotels

5-Star Hotels Aren’t Always Better Than 4-Star Hotels. Here’s Why.

With luxury room rates on the rise, four-star hotels are finally having their moment.

October 30, 2024 07:30 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Tips + News

Portugal Is Reopening for Travelers (and They Won’t Have to Quarantine)

The country is ready to receive a lot more visitors—here’s what we know.

June 10, 2020 07:44 PM

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Sara Button

Museums + Galleries

Bob Dylan Museum Debuts in Tulsa

The new center takes visitors on an immersive journey through the artist’s decades-long legacy and indelible mark on music and pop culture history.

May 9, 2022 05:34 PM

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Michelle Baran

cruise ship at twilight in Alaska with snow-capped mountains in the background and a little bird house above the water in the foreground

Ocean Cruises

Ever Heard of a Closed-Loop Cruise? Here’s What to Know About These Unique Sailings

A lesser-known rule allows U.S. travelers to sail to some international destinations without a passport as long as they are on what is known as a “closed-loop cruise.”

August 15, 2023 06:21 PM

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Michelle Baran

Air Travel News

Delta to Serve Cold Brew, Canned Wine, and Ice Cream Sundaes on Flights

The carrier is upping its inflight food and beverage game and we’re not upset about it.

June 14, 2022 02:41 PM

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Michelle Baran

Hotels

A Stay at These Chic Hotels Now Comes With Free Therapy Sessions

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is offering online therapy services to guests through a partnership with Talkspace.

February 25, 2022 06:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Road Trips

The 7 Best Drag Shows, Queer Nights, and Welcoming Bars Along Route 66

These safe and celebratory havens welcome people from all walks of life.

May 15, 2026 03:05 PM

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Matt Kirouac

Hotels

Istanbul Is Open to Travelers—and There Are Several New Hotels to Check Into

The new additions include some familiar brands as well as some homegrown boutique options.

March 10, 2023 01:43 PM

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Anya von Bremzen

Food + Drink

These 6 Restaurants Are Only Reachable by Boat

Whether heading to a floating restaurant or a tiny island outpost, traveling to these dining rooms is half the fun.

May 5, 2026 12:56 PM

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Tae Yoon

A canal-view bathroom in a junior suite at Rosewood Amsterdam

Stay Here Next

This May Be Amsterdam’s Last New Hotel. We Checked In.

Once an orphanage and Palace of Justice, Rosewood Amsterdam is the Dutch capital’s most anticipated new hotel—and one of the city’s last debuts for a while.

October 1, 2025 08:35 AM

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Blane Bachelor

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

A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.

Winter 2024

Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

The Japanese tradition of “hanami” dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

January 16, 2024 10:40 AM

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Latria Graham

A Park Hyatt Tokyo guestroom at night with an open window looking out over the city, a bed with white linens, and an arm chair and table at the window

Hotel News + Openings

Tokyo’s Iconic “Lost in Translation” Hotel Is Finally Reopening

Forever immortalized by Sofia Coppola’s indie sensation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson, one of Japan’s most famous hotels is ready for its next chapter.

September 24, 2025 01:38 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.

Stay Here Next

This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway

On the heels of a recent renovation, this historic Relais & Châteaux hotel added a farmhouse villa that’s perfect for groups of friends and families.

September 30, 2023 06:00 AM

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Joe Diaz

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