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A New Year of Travel

FRONTIER HISTORY. COWBOY HERITAGE. CRAFT CULTURE. THE GREAT OUTDOORS. THE NATURE OF THE WEST.

To Give or Not to Give? • While my husband and I were visiting Cartagena, Colombia, we were approached by a mother and her baby. She pointed at the baby, then her stomach, as if to say they were hungry, and held out her palm. I gave her all the pesos I had. Later that day, my husband told me that I had helped fuel a bad industry. Had I? —L.C.

WHERE TO GO IN 2024

FIJI • The South Pacific’s vivid underwater world awaits conservation-minded visitors.

MALDONADO • Uruguay’s coastal wine region promises bold reds and beautiful places to enjoy them.

THE HILL COUNTRY • Travel to the Lone Star State this spring to experience a total eclipse in the heart of Texas.

THE CLASSICS • This is the year to visit, or revisit, these timeless spots.

ST. KITTS • Local artisans are reclaiming the Caribbean island’s complicated past—through rum.

BRNO • Every corner of this small, historic city hums with music, art, and self expression.

TANGIER • A historically international city embraces its artsy national identity.

NORWAY • Greener travel ideas invite visitors to explore Norway’s Arctic culture, world-class restaurants, and famous fjords in new ways.

2024 CAPITALS • Four places celebrating wins this year

ROME • Sophisticated new hotels and increased access to archaeological sites offer fresh reasons to visit the Eternal City.

LOS ANGELES • The city continues to reinvent itself in restaurants, on rooftops, and at a new public space focused on Black art.

LAMU • Travel to a dreamy East African island that encourages visitors to slow down and appreciate life without cars.

GREAT AMERICAN CITIES • Culture, history, food, and science: Why you should make a trip to these four U.S. favorites in 2024.

MANCHESTER • For years, the British city has been nurturing its arts scene with creativity, brains, and patience. Now the investment is about to pay off.

BHUTAN • Trek through a South Asian country where conservation rules.

TORONTO • Canada’s most diverse city offers a year-round celebration of multiculturalism.

FEATURES

Between the Lines • A century after carving a path through Utrecht, the radical De Stijl art movement is still teaching us about design and the Netherlands.

The AFAR Guide to Utrecht

i sari wa (it Will Continue Indefinitely) • Off the southern California coast, Channel Islands National Park offers visitors miles of secluded trails, the chance to spot 145 endemic species of wildlife, and opportunities to learn about Chumash history

In Full Bloom • The Japanese tradition of hanami dates back centuries. Writer Latria Graham visits Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to catch a fleeting glimpse.

6 Hotels We Love in Japan

Chasing the Lights