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Trains

Yes, an Epic Around-the-World Train Trip Actually Exists

Here’s how you can ride the rails to see 15 countries and 5 national parks across 4 continents in 57 days.

May 31, 2019 03:51 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Cities We Love

A Local’s Guide to St. George’s, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors

The Spice Island promises a host of delights, whether you have a few hours or a few days.

December 4, 2024 03:07 PM

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Terry Ward

AFAR Advisor

What Annoys You About Luxury Hotels?

Pet peeves at places that do almost everything right

September 12, 2019 10:01 AM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Hiking + Cycling

3 Spectacular Places to Hike in Switzerland

Meander through Alpine meadows, scale sheer peaks, and visit centuries-old villages on these top-tier walks.

September 16, 2022 12:34 PM

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Melanie Haiken

Mercato, on the ground floor of Janu Tokyo, serves Italian comfort food in a light-filled space featuring a large living tree.

Stay Here Next

Aman’s New Lifestyle Hotel Brand Is Finally Open—Here’s What It’s Like

Janu Tokyo has finally opened its doors, launching the playful, wellness-focused, and slightly more affordable new luxury lifestyle brand from Aman Resorts.

March 29, 2024 02:18 PM

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Chris Schalkx

A man checks rates at a money exchange house in Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Argentinian government implemented a new regulation on November 4, 2022, allowing visitors using credit and debit cards to obtain a more favorable exchange rate than the official rate.

November 8, 2022 07:07 PM

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Associated Press (AP)

Art + Architecture

Why Macao Is the Hidden Gem You Need to See Next

With fascinating history and art, multicultural cuisine, and several new hotels, this bustling city in Asia makes for a rewarding dream trip.

Sponsored by Macao Government Tourism Office

Soori Penang courtyard with trees and black and white architecture

Hotel News + Openings

This UNESCO-Designated City in Southeast Asia Just Welcomed a New Heritage Hotel

With the opening of Soori Penang, architect-hotelier Soo K. Chan revisits the city that shaped him, sharing how memory, design, and daily life inform his most personal hotel project.

January 23, 2026 02:32 PM

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Kathryn Romeyn

Tips + News

This Restaurant Is Now the Best in the World

It took top honors at the World’s 50 Best Awards.

June 25, 2019 12:10 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cities We Love

Discover London’s Diverse Caribbean Communities

You only need to scratch the surface to uncover London’s close relationship with the Caribbean islands.

Sponsored by The Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Card from Chase

Air Travel News

Long Flights vs. Layovers: The Pros and Cons of Flying Nonstop

Is 19 hours on a plane too long?

July 5, 2024 07:25 AM

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Michelle Baran

Tokyo, Japan - November 23, 2015: Two chefs preparing lunch for customers in a restaurant at Tsukiji market in Tokyo.

Food + Drink

A Guide to Japanese Food: 13 Essential Dishes to Try in Japan

Japan’s world-renowned cuisine is a reflection of its storied history. Don’t leave the country without trying these foods.

June 12, 2025 01:55 PM

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Yukari Sakamoto

Windstar's Star Legend ship at dusk with its lights on docked outside of a coastal port in Italy that is mostly dark with buildings lit up by lights

Cruise

Would You Take a Cruise Without Knowing Where It’s Sailing? I Just Did—Here’s How It Went

Mystery cruises are a growing trend. One writer embarked on one to see what the draw is and where it would sail.

May 20, 2025 06:38 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

A tray of flaky, shell-shaped pastries with a sweet or creamy filling.

Food + Drink

9 Italian Desserts Not to Miss While in Italy

Tiramisu, cannoli, and panna cotta are a few of the most classic desserts to try when traveling in Italy.

October 14, 2024 05:04 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Where to Go in Winter

Ride on the World’s Highest 3S Tramway This Winter in Switzerland

A new ride with killer Matterhorn views opens in time for winter ski season.

October 24, 2018 01:51 PM

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Erin Levi

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