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We are excited to share that Afar won five top awards in the 2024 Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, including Best Travel Magazine! In addition, Afar won Gold Awards for Best Instagram Storytelling and Best Foreign Travel Story, and Bronze Awards for Culinary-Related Story and Still Photography in a Travel Story. Congratulations and thanks to our incredible team: Julia Cosgrove, Sarika Bansal, Maili Holiman, Michelle Heimerman, Katherine LaGrave and so many others on staff and freelancers who contribute to the magazine; Tiana Attride for her Instagram Storytelling win, Sarah Thankam Matthews for her travel story, Naomi Tomky for her culinary story, and Julia Nimke for her photography. Bravo to all of the other winners and entrants. We are inspired by the work of so many talented people in travel journalism. Let’s all keep striving for excellence to inspire travelers to explore the world in a manner that enriches their lives, enhances their destinations, and is sensitive to the effects on the planet. #AfarMag #LuxuryTravel #TravelDeeper

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 Mañana. 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