Jennifer Flowers

An Afar editor makes her dad—and herself—proud by chartering a boat among the islands of this peaceful archipelago.

The Royal Hawaiian in Honolulu. Bellagio in Vegas. Gritti Palace in Venice. Afar talks to Philipp Weghmann, global brand leader of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, about what ties these and other legendary hotels together.

Afar’s resident hotel expert shares the summer 2024 openings that are worth a special trip.

The new Warren Street Hotel from British hotelier and designer Kit Kemp is brightening up New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood.

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.)

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

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

These retreats are the top places in the world for a honeymoon getaway.

These retreats around the world offer a dreamy setting for your next romantic getaway.

There’s no shortage of luxury lodges, urban retreats, and pretty beach houses in Oz—but these are our favorites, from coast to coast.

Crystal Vinisse Thomas, Hyatt Hotels’ global brand leader for lifestyle and luxury brands, shares how these Hyatt hotels are offering singular destination experiences to guests.

All across Hawai‘i, hotels are helping travelers dive deeper into the islands’ ocean traditions and adventures. Learning to surf is just the beginning.

AFAR hotels expert Jennifer Flowers reflects on her first surfing lesson, how Hawai‘i is taking big steps to protect its oceans, and what the state means to her.

These are the finest places to stay in the Big Apple.

Relais & Chateaux has big plans to help its global network of culinary-minded hotels and restaurants operate more sustainably.

Hotels can introduce their guests to the creativity that surrounds them—and reveal canvases visitors may not otherwise see.

At a boutique hotel in Nairobi, guests get a front-row seat to the city’s thriving creative scene.

The new pop-up Dior tree house spa suites at Grand Hotel Timeo, a Belmond Hotel, are as fabulous as they sound—and they’re only open through October.

These 15 glamping retreats are the best in the world at delivering the finer things under canvas.

The luxury hotel brand announced its sustainability strategy, built around people and the planet.