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Introducing Afar’s Where to Go 2025! Each fall, our editors select the top destinations for our audience of affluent Travelers Who Care to explore in the next year. Editor in Chief Julia Cosgrove says, “Putting together Afar’s annual Where to Go list always adds new destinations to my ‘must visit’ list, and this year is no different. These places serve as fantastic alternatives to the typical overcrowded spots.” Congratulations to the winners: Aotea Great Barrier Island, New Zealand Belgrade, Serbia Benin Bold Coast, Maine Boone, North Carolina Chios, Greece Experience Columbus, Ohio Costalegre, Mexico Danish Riviera Freiburg, Germany Guyana Tourism Authority Jordan Tourism Board Karakoram Mountains, Pakistan Lititz, Pennsylvania North Wales Tourism Visit Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oxfordshire, England Palau Patagonia Azul, Argentina Prince Edward County, Canada St. Vincent Sumba, Indonesia Toyama, Japan Western Australia Wild Coast, South Africa #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper #AfarWheretoGo2025 #WheretoGo

This week, Afar celebrated the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of Discover Puerto Rico in New York City with a special “Live Boricua” experience. The event provided guests with a taste of paradise, featuring 787 Coffee, Chocolate Cortés , authentic Puerto Rican bites and cocktails, and lively music by El Combo Del Ma?ana. A huge thank you to the Discover Puerto Rico team for helping us bring the heart of the island to life in our city! #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper #DiscoverPuertoRico #LiveBoricua

Afar's 2024 Epic Trips Issue hit subscriber mailboxes and is on newsstands now! Editorial Director Sarika Bansal says, "The Epic Trips issue celebrates Afar's 15th anniversary with over-the-top trips to far-flung destinations: the type that deepen travelers' relationships with the world. I write about hiking to Everest Base Camp, where I spent time in remote villages, learned about Sherpa culture, and soared to (literally) dizzying heights. Writer Bonnie Tsui traveled to Switzerland, where she immersed herself in swimming culture across three cities. We explore the city of Detroit, Michigan, today a bustling center for creative professions. Staff and contributors helped us put together a list of where to cruise next. It's a visually arresting issue that we hope will have you dreaming about your next big trip." Explore a selection of recent issues here: https://lnkd.in/epMyyRak #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper #EpicTrips

We’ve been celebrating Afar’s 15th Anniversary all year, starting with a party in London in January, and the festivities are still ongoing! The Afar executive team recently hosted some of our closest SoCal friends for a 15th Anniversary celebration at the newly opened Regent Santa Monica Beach. The property, complete with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and lively Santa Monica Pier, served as the perfect backdrop for this memorable celebration. Thank you to our partners and guests! Check out a few photos of the evening and our review of the property: https://lnkd.in/eZxsrsbR #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper

Check out Afar’s picks for the best hotels in Marrakech. These 12 retreats were selected as Hotels We Love for their intimate, design-forward approach and their ability to connect travelers with the vibrant city. Read the Marrakech edition of Afar’s Hotels We Love and explore the winning properties: AMANJENA El Fenn Kasbah Bab Ourika? Kasbah Tamadot? La Mamounia Marrakech? Maison Brummell? Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Marrakech The Oberoi Group Marrakech? Park Hyatt Marrakech? Riad Rosemary? Royal Mansour Marrakech? The Selman? ? #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper #Hotels #Marrakech

Japan has become one of the most sought-after cruise destinations in Asia. Curious to discover the country’s culture and cuisine? Our editorial team rounded up the 6 best Japan cruises for every type of traveler. To learn more about Afar’s cruise platforms, reach out to Michelle Baran. #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper #Cruise #Japan

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Check out Afar’s picks for the best hotels in Dubai. These 12 retreats were selected as Hotels We Love for their intimate design-forward approach and their ability to connect travelers to the vibrant city. Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa? Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton Arabian Boutique Hotel Atlantis Resorts, Atlantis the Royal ? Bab Al Shams Desert Resort Bvlgari Resort Dubai? Jumeirah Burj Al Arab? Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf The Lana, Dubai - Dorchester Collection? One&Only Resorts One Za’abeel? 25hours Hotel One Central? XVA Gallery & Hotel #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper #Hotels #Dubai

Congratulations to our partners at Discover Puerto Rico for winning Silver in the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards! In this first-to-market program, Afar’s podcast host Aislyn Greene traveled to Puerto Rico in search of exploring the island’s music for a special episode of Unpacked. She salsa danced in Ponce, learned the bomba style of drumming in San Juan, and met some of the local musicians, past and future, that have influenced music across the world. See the full list of Magellan Award winners here and listen to “Searching for the Sounds of Puerto Rico” in the comments: https://lnkd.in/eSuUghW #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper

Congratulations to our partners at Destination DC for winning Gold in the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards! DC Sounds is an immersive music event series developed by Afar, in partnership with Sofar Sounds. Designed to highlight the one-of-a-kind nightlife and entertainment available in DC, the program also included a multimedia content series that inspired consumers to explore DC’s music scene beyond the events. See the full list of Magellan Award winners here and learn more about the DC Sounds program in the comments: https://lnkd.in/eSuUghW #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper