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New York

It’s no wonder New York is one of the most visited states in the U.S. Home to New York City, one of the world’s great metropolises and a hub of art, culture, food, theater, and, well, almost everything, as well as beautiful nature like the Adirondacks and Hudson Valley, it’s truly a one-of-a-kind destination for travelers.

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Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip in New York.

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The Erie Basin Marina in Buffalo, NY
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Why Buffalo, New York, Is Back on the Travel Map
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Hotels We Love
The Best Luxury Hotels in Manhattan for Every Kind of New York Trip
June 23, 2026 06:41 PM
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America 250
Tall Ships, Block Parties, and the Oldest Fourth of July Parade: America 250 Celebrations in the Northeast
June 19, 2026 06:58 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
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Trending News
These Are the 20 Busiest Airports in the United States
June 17, 2026 10:06 AM
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Trending News
A Last-Minute World Cup Trip Is More Doable Than You Think—Here’s Why
June 16, 2026 11:47 AM
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Bailey Berg
HOTELS
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Hotel News + Openings
How One Hospitality Group Is Reviving Classic Hotels in Beloved Summer Destinations
From Montauk to Jackson Hole, a new wave of hotel openings is bringing fresh energy to iconic destinations through design-rich spaces rooted in local character and lore.
May 27, 2026 01:39 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
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Wooden cabin exterior surrounded by trees
Hotels We Love
The Best Hotels for a Nature Escape From NYC—No Airport Required
From the Hudson Valley to the Catskills, Berkshires, and Finger Lakes, these hotels immerse you in forests, lakes, and mountain landscapes—all within a few hours’ drive of New York City.
April 15, 2026 03:16 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
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Hotels We Love
From French Polynesia to Paris, These 11 Hotels Around the World Are Getting Accessibility Right
The hotels on this list are as thoughtful about accessibility as they are about design, going beyond compliance to make travel more comfortable and intuitive for disabled guests.
April 3, 2026 02:01 PM
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Kelly Dawson
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Hotels
The Hotel Brand That Transformed Modern Hospitality
From Victorian London to Boston and Pasadena, Langham hotels continue to define timeless elegance and modern hospitality.
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Stay Here Next
This Maximalist NYC Hotel Is One of the City’s Buzziest Openings
We checked in to the newly opened Faena New York to see if it lived up to the hype. We found theatrical design, a see-and-be-seen crowd, and key amenities that are still on the way.
February 11, 2026 12:28 PM
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Mark Ellwood
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Hotels We Love
These Are the 25 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC
A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 25 best four-star hotels in New York City.
February 6, 2026 08:13 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
The Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
Hotels We Love
America’s 13 Coziest Hotels to Visit This Winter
With their firepits and comfort-minded interiors, these are the best hideaways where you can embrace the chill this season.
January 13, 2026 12:55 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Hotels
Our Most Memorable Hotel Stays of 2025: a Former Convent, a Cliffside Retreat, an Over-the-Top Penthouse Suite
Afar editors share the 2025 hotel stays they didn’t want to leave—and would happily return to.
December 22, 2025 01:48 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Hotels
What Happens When One of NYC’s Most Famous Hotels Opens the City Just For You?
The Mark Hotel turns New York City into your personal playground—these are a few of the most memorable options available.
October 3, 2025 12:09 PM
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John Wogan
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Stay Here Next
A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue
After eight years dark, the Park Avenue icon returns as a 375-room hotel with restored art deco rooms and salons, livelier public spaces, and service calibrated to the building.
September 22, 2025 12:50 PM
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Air Travel News
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Alaska Airlines just made a big new route announcement, with a focus on popular sun and ski destinations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica.
July 17, 2024 02:26 PM
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Bailey Berg
Air Travel News
Delta One’s New JFK Lounge Has Raised the Bar—Here Are 5 Reasons We’re Impressed
Delta’s largest lounge to date doesn’t shy away from perks and pampering services.
June 28, 2024 12:39 PM
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Bailey Berg
LGBTQ Travel
The National Park System Opened Its First LGBTQ Center—in the Most Fitting Place
Gay rights got a big boost after the riots at the Stonewall Inn in NYC’s Greenwich Village. The little bar will make history again this month, when it opens the first LGBTQ visitor center in the National Park System.
June 28, 2024 08:55 AM
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Zachary Laks
Air Travel News
These Are the 10 Biggest Airports in the U.S.—A List That Might Surprise You
If you are flying from, to, or through any of these massive transport hubs, you may want to give yourself a little extra time to get from point A to point B—some of America’s biggest airports are the size of a city.
June 27, 2024 03:03 PM
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Barbara Peterson
History + Culture
5 Black History Landmarks in the U.S. You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
There’s plenty of Black history in the buildings and streets around you—if you know where to look.
June 17, 2024 04:28 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Stay Here Next
This New Hotel in New York City Is an Ode to Global Art, Craft, and Design
The new Warren Street Hotel from British hotelier and designer Kit Kemp is brightening up New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood.
May 24, 2024 01:06 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hotels
The Future of Luxury Hospitality, According to the CEO of AccorHotels’ Raffles and Fairmont Brands
Omer Acar, the CEO Raffles and Fairmont, shares his vision behind the recent growth of both luxury hotel brands and talks about what great hospitality truly means. (Spoiler alert: It’s all about people.)
May 23, 2024 12:32 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Hotels
Penguins, Monkeys, and Alpacas, Oh My! 8 Wild Airbnbs for Animal Lovers
At these rental properties around the world, you can commune with wildlife and farm animals.
May 17, 2024 03:24 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Outdoor Adventure
Running Tours Offer a Fun Way to Visit a New Place—Here’s Where to Try Them
The best way to travel is by breaking a sweat.
May 10, 2024 08:39 AM
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Erica Firpo
Museums + Galleries
This Spring, Visit These Can’t-Miss Exhibits Showcasing Asian American Culture
Explore Asian American art, history, and culture at these engaging exhibits.
May 2, 2024 08:46 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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