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

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If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
Travel for Good
If You Need Me, I’ll Be Cuddling Rescued Animals at This Upstate Farm Stay
Happy animals in a beautiful location? Take us to New York’s Farm Sanctuary right now.
March 13, 2020 06:58 PM
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Maggie Fuller
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
Tips + News
The Highest Outdoor Observation Deck in the Western Hemisphere Is Now Open
March 11, 2020 06:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
Weekend Getaways
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
March 11, 2020 05:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Dream Job Alert: Get Paid to Live in New York City Rent-Free This Summer
Tips + News
Dream Job Alert: Get Paid to Live in New York City Rent-Free This Summer
March 04, 2020 05:11 PM
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Cassie Shortsleeve
The New LaGuardia Renovations Just Solved Everything Wrong With Airport Bathrooms
Air Travel News
The New LaGuardia Renovations Just Solved Everything Wrong With Airport Bathrooms
March 03, 2020 06:29 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotels
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Hotels We Love
These Are the 17 Best Historic Hotels Around the World
These remarkable hotel makeovers of historic buildings are bringing the past to life again.
May 23, 2025 09:00 AM
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Mary Holland
A rendering of the The Langham, Venice showing the hotel's waterside view from the island of Murano
Hotels
Is This the Future of Luxury Hotels? This Hotel CEO Weighs In
The luxury hotel industry is changing fast. The Langham Hospitality Group CEO Bob van den Oord discusses how his brand is adapting—and what the future holds for high-end travel.
March 07, 2025 11:49 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Shore House Pool at sunset at the Hotel del Coronado in California
Hotels
12 Hotels Opening This Year Worth Planning an Entire Trip Around
Afar’s resident hotel expert uncovers 12 of the most alluring new and renovated hotels of 2025, from California to Indonesia.
February 14, 2025 12:54 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Hotels We Love
24 Wellness Resorts and Hotels You Should Book Right Now
These are the 24 hotels we recommend most for wellness.
January 31, 2025 01:00 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The Lexington Avenue entrance of the Waldorf Astoria New York features two white statues and two large staircases.
Hotels
This Legendary Hotel Will Be One of New York City’s Most Important Debuts in Years
Afar’s hotel expert Jennifer Flowers got a hard-hat tour of the soon-to-reopen New Waldorf Astoria New York—here’s what it was like.
January 29, 2025 09:54 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Stay Here Next
This Iconic Manhattan Hotel Reopened With a New York–Themed Cocktail Menu—and an $80,000 Suite
The Four Seasons Hotel New York reopened in mid-November after four years of closure.
January 13, 2025 01:36 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
A snowy landscape as seen through an igloo-style bubble hotel room, with a grey linen covered bed.
Outdoor Adventure
Hot Take: Glamping Is Better in the Winter
This winter, snuggle up in one of these insanely cozy bubbles, pods, cabins, and geodesic domes.
January 03, 2025 11:04 AM
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Maggie Fuller
The Art Deco lobby of the Four Seasons New York with soaring marble columns, a high ceiling, and a massive, marbled sky light
Hotel News + Openings
This Legendary Hotel in New York City Has Reopened After Being Closed for Years
The luxury I. M. Pei–designed Midtown marvel is near Central Park—and it’s open to overnight guests again with a reimagined lobby restaurant and bar worth a visit even if you aren’t staying at the hotel.
December 13, 2024 02:15 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
This bedroom at the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel has views of the city skyline.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 23 Best Four-Star Hotels in NYC
A dose of luxury, at a gentler price—these are the 23 best four-star hotels in New York City.
October 30, 2024 07:36 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
This Chamber King room at the Virgin Hotels New York has a view of the city.
Hotels
These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier
Traveling alone? More hotels are helping solo travelers make connections, stay safe, and have big adventures.
August 28, 2024 03:01 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
A bartender in a white suit and black tie behind a stylish golden bar with five stools and palm fronds on either side
Bars + Nightlife
16 Hotel Bars We Keep Returning To
From lobby bars to rooftop lounges, these are the hotel bars Afar editors love checking out when they’re checking in.
July 03, 2024 11:05 AM
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Ann Shields
Lake Kora Boat Dock
Hotels
Summer Like a Rockefeller at These Historic Adirondack Great Camps
Former vacation homes of the Vanderbilts and Rockefellers are among the beautiful, remote lodgings now open to the public.
May 30, 2024 10:59 AM
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Suzanne Rowan Kelleher
The all-day restaurant and bar at the Warren Street Hotel is filled with pops of color and patterns.
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
The Grand Staircase at Raffles London at The OWO features stone railings and a red carpet, and is illuminated by a large chandelier.
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
Three alpacas standing in front of a blurry barn in the background
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
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Hotels We Love
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 Tree Haus accommodations at the Green O are elevated 23 feet off the ground.
Hotels We Love
The 10 Top Cozy U.S. 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.
December 29, 2023 12:39 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
High Peaks Resort puts guests within reach of kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, and more.
Hotels
The 8 Hotels in North America to Book for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Snag a room at one of these hotels in the path of totality next April—before it’s too late.
November 20, 2023 07:52 PM
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Stephanie Vermillion
The Madison Suite Bedroom at the Ritz Carlton NoMad, featuring a palette of brown and bronze and a view of New York City.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in New York City
These are the finest places to stay in the Big Apple.
October 31, 2023 09:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Hotels
The 7 Best Hotels to Stay at in Brooklyn Right Now
Choosing a hotel in New York City can be overwhelming. Here, we narrow down the options to the best of the best in Brooklyn.
October 21, 2023 09:37 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
10 Affordable NYC Hotels for Under $250 a Night
Hotels
11 Stylish New York City Hotels With Rooms for Under $300 a Night
If you’re visiting New York on a budget, consider staying at one of these hip yet affordable NYC hotels with rooms for under $300 a night.
September 21, 2023 12:07 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Facade of a couple classic brick apartment buildings in New York City
Hotels
Do New Airbnb Restrictions Mean the End of Vacation Rentals in New York City?
For some visitors, short-term rentals provide a way to access neighborhoods and pricing they can’t access otherwise with hotel stays. But residents complain about a depleting affordable housing supply.
September 18, 2023 08:00 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The lobby of the Nine Orchard in New York City features nubby yellow couches and shares and floral wallpaper.
Stay Here Next
How a Restored Bank—and New Hotel—Became NYC’s Hottest Culinary Destination
A neoclassical bank in New York City’s energetic Lower East Side neighborhood has been transformed into a luxurious boutique hotel.
May 02, 2023 06:22 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Barriere Hotel
Stay Here Next
Stay Here Next: Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York
A touch of Paris lands in Tribeca with the U.S. debut of the Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York.
March 27, 2023 12:42 PM
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Kristin Braswell
A studio king guest room at the Hotel Chelsea, with a big white bed, a fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stained-glass details overlooking a balcony.
Stay Here Next
Stay Here Next: Hotel Chelsea in New York City
After a decade of closure, the revived NYC landmark is welcoming a new generation of travelers and local creatives into its legend-filled spaces.
February 24, 2023 05:11 PM
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Billie Cohen
Suites at the Aman New York in Midtown Manhattan start at 745 square feet.
Hotels
Inside the $3,200-a-Night Aman New York, Manhattan’s Most Anticipated Hotel Opening
The room rates are eye-watering—but the promise from the brand is that a couple of nights at an Aman will feel like a week staying anywhere else.
October 11, 2022 01:36 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The sprawling grounds of Canoe Place
Hotels
The Rebirth of an American Icon: Welcome (Back) to Canoe Place
Fully renovated and reimagined, the new Canoe Place Inn and Cottages in Hampton Bays is more than just a hotel. It’s a cultural crossroads where history buffs, art enthusiasts, and gourmands can gather once more.
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7 New NYC Hotels to Get Excited About
Hotels
The 9 Best New Hotels in NYC of 2022
Check into one of these new spots near Central Park, over in Brooklyn, and yes, even on Roosevelt Island.
August 03, 2022 02:09 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This New “Boatel” Has Its Own Oyster Company on Site
Hotels
This New “Boatel” Has Its Own Oyster Company on Site
The Shoals opened in May on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.
June 22, 2022 08:22 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021
Hotels
The Most Exciting Hotel Openings in New York’s Catskills and Hudson Valley in 2021
Plus a bonus hotel in New York’s Capital Region worth adding an extra hour to your drive.
July 27, 2021 05:02 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Resources to help plan your trip
UNESCO World Heritage
In a First, Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings Become UNESCO World Heritage Sites
These 8 iconic works from the 20th-century American architect are the first examples of modern architecture in the United States to be added to the global list of landmarks.
July 08, 2019 08:53 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
History + Culture
How Buffalo Transformed Its Famous Architecture for a New Era
Historic restorations, repurposed structures, and a hotel in an old psych ward have helped make the City of Good Neighbors an increasingly exciting place to visit.
June 28, 2019 10:56 AM
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Sean Flynn
Art + Culture
Everything You Need to Know About Buffalo’s Hippest ’Hood
It may be tiny, but Allentown is packed with delicious food, historical architecture, and live music venues worth exploring.
June 28, 2019 10:52 AM
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Sean Flynn
Restaurants + Cafés
Buffalo’s 10 Essential Eats and Where to Try Them
Chicken wings are a given, but be sure to save room for roast beef sandwiches, pepperoni pizza, cheese-stuffed banana peppers, and more.
June 28, 2019 10:43 AM
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Arthur Bovino
Bars + Nightlife
Toast the Negroni’s 100th Birthday at These Top Bars
The Italian cocktail is celebrating its centenary this year—here’s where to find the best ones from New York to Rome, according to 5 cocktail experts.
June 26, 2019 01:01 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
Cities We Love
Is Times Square Getting Cool? 5 Things to Do After Your Next Broadway Show
A slew of new openings in NYC’s Times Square have revitalized the crowded, ad-filled Midtown neighborhood.
June 17, 2019 04:37 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Air Travel News
Uber Is Launching a Helicopter Service Between Manhattan and JFK
Top-tier Uber Rewards members will soon be able to bypass rush-hour traffic by requesting an Uber Copter to or from John F. Kennedy International Airport.
June 07, 2019 07:22 PM
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Michelle Baran
Museums + Galleries
Pop-Up NYC Museum Shows the Impact of Plastic on Our Oceans
“Museums” about ice cream and rosé wine attract thousands of Instagramming millennials, but the Museum of Plastic, which opens this week in New York, wants to harness that energy to make a positive impact.
June 07, 2019 05:03 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
LGBTQ Travel
Transgender Activists Will Be Honored With First-of-Its-Kind Monument in NYC
The city announced plans to memorialize Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, irreplaceable—though often overlooked—leaders in LGBTQ history.
June 07, 2019 09:36 AM
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Sarah Buder
Camping
New York’s Island Glamping Retreat Is Upping Its Game This Summer
Collective Retreats is adding new modular structures called “Outlook Shelters,” and they are now available for booking.
June 03, 2019 10:01 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
Tips + News
Why New York’s Best Weekend Getaway Is Unmissable This Summer
A guide to what’s new and notable in Montauk.
May 31, 2019 11:46 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cities We Love
A Witness to History: Looking Back at the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in NYC
Across New York City, various institutions are commemorating the June anniversary of the Stonewall Riots with a slew of captivating events. Here’s where to observe the city’s LGBTQ history throughout the month.
May 30, 2019 05:29 PM
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John Newton
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