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These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024

AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.

April 04, 2024 09:00 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

The Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has a large pool with a fountain and is dotted with palm trees.

Hotels

The UAE’s Next Big Luxury Travel Destination

Raki Phillips, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, talks about the hospitality boom in the Middle East—and the evolution of Ras Al Khaimah into a luxury travel destination.

April 04, 2024 08:00 AM

Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Holiday Travel

9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around

Give your summer travels a healthy dose of arts and culture with these spectacular events.

April 03, 2024 09:27 PM

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Chloe Arrojado

The main swimming pool at Chileno Bay, Cabo San Lucas

Stay Here Next

Why You Should Plan a Vacation Around This Beach Resort in Cabo, Mexico

Secluded beaches. Swimmable waters. Casual oceanfront dining. Do Cabo the right way at this quietly lavish beach resort.

April 02, 2024 08:00 AM

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Tim Chester

Where to Go in Summer

10 Best Places to Travel in July

There’s plenty of sunshine, sand, and celebration to go around come July.

March 31, 2024 04:41 PM

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Mark Ellwood

aerial view of Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita

Hotels We Love

These Are the World’s 15 Best Family-Friendly Hotels and Resorts

There’s never been a better time to travel with kids, thanks to these top-notch family-friendly hotels and resorts around the world.

March 30, 2024 12:34 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Although often associated with, and certainly influenced by, the cultures of its fellow Scandinavian and Nordic countries, Iceland’s culture is more individual than one might imagine for such a small country. Its relative isolation for many centuries has meant that its language, rooted in Old Norse, has not modernized as much as, say, Norwegian or Danish, and contemporary citizens can still clearly read and understand the ancient sagas. Indeed, literary culture, as well as music, crafts, and Viking gods and folk myths (think elves and trolls), still resonate strongly throughout contemporary society. This vibrant mix of ancient history and modern culture is a joy to explore and can be found throughout the country in famous landmarks such as Thingvellir (or Þingvellir) and Parliament House and in a range of dedicated historic museums.

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Months to Visit Iceland: Fewer Crowds, the Northern Lights, and Prime Puffin Spotting

The best time to visit Iceland depends on your itinerary.

March 28, 2024 12:44 PM

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Alexis Averbuck

Scenery of Shiretoko in Hokkaido, Shari-cho, Midsummer

Outdoor Adventure

In a Lesser-Known Part of Japan, Outdoor Adventure Awaits

Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.

March 22, 2024 01:25 PM

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Sarika Bansal

Forty years of fried perfection at Champy's Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Food + Drink

The Best Food Neighborhoods in the USA

A coast-to-coast look at the culinary oases that keep us coming back for more.

March 19, 2024 03:24 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Jason Laker-Jones is the head concierge at the Corinthia London.

Hotels

5 Insider Itineraries for These Top 5 Destinations, According to Luxury Hotel Concierges

These five concierges in Paris, Hong Kong, Cape Town, London, and Marrakech reveal their favorite city itineraries that they usually only share with guests.

March 18, 2024 12:56 PM

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John Wogan

An overhead shot of a woman bathing in a hot tub surrounded by plants

Natural Wonders

14 Hot Springs Worth Traveling For

These natural healing waters also happen to be in some of the most beautiful places on earth.

March 08, 2024 10:12 AM

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Maggie Fuller

10 Must-Visit Historical Places Around the World

History + Culture

12 Must-Visit Historical Sites Around the World

If you’ll travel far and wide to be awed by a UNESCO World Heritage site, make sure you have these major attractions on your list.

March 07, 2024 08:22 AM

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Casey Hatfield-Chiotti

View of Kauai's Na Pali Coast as seen from the Kalalau Trail.

Hotels

10 Airbnb Stays Near Spectacular Hiking Trails

Lace up your hiking boots: These vacation rentals are perfectly situated for adventurers who love to explore on foot.

March 05, 2024 02:49 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

Aerial view of the Tower Bridge in London, one of London's must-see landmarks in London.

Cities We Love

New Study Says These Are the 10 Best Cities in Europe in 2024

Istanbul cracks the top 10, Berlin is on the rise, and this city remains No. 1 in Resonance’s annual best-in-Europe rankings.

March 05, 2024 04:00 AM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Hotels

Hotel Watchlist: Spring Openings Smart Travelers Should Know About

AFAR’s resident hotel expert shares the spring hotel openings that are worth a special trip this year.

February 29, 2024 03:11 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

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