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Find the right destination for the right time of year. That might mean northern Italy in February, Belize in September, Mallorca in the summer, or Frankfurt in the fall.
Where to Travel Next
Where to Travel Each Month of The Year
Get a travel idea (or ten) for each month of the year.
March 20, 2026 03:22 PM
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Mark Ellwood
Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta
National Parks
An Essential Guide to Jasper National Park—Where Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs Are Calling
March 20, 2026 02:30 PM
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Juliette Recompsat
Left: Ursa; right: Sunset in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona with mountains and saguaro cacti and other desert vegetation.
Food + Drink
An Experimental Desert Cuisine Is Blooming in This Southwestern State
March 20, 2026 12:38 PM
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Chris Malloy
Driving through the Sahara Desert with Accessible Morocco Consultants, Morocco.
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Dived, Trekked, and Safaried the World in a Wheelchair—Here’s Who Made It Possible
March 20, 2026 11:13 AM
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Sophie Morgan
A superbloom of wildflowers in California
Outdoor Adventure
A Super Bloom Just Peaked in California, but There’s Still Time to See Other Spectacular Flowers
March 20, 2026 08:10 AM
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Mae Hamilton
Trekking in Cami de Cavalls Menorca
Outdoor Adventure
Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas
March 19, 2026 05:51 PM
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Sara Lieberman
Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area
Hotels We Love
A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels
March 19, 2026 02:38 PM
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Alicia Erickson
Oberoi Udaivilas arranges secluded dinners in the most scenic parts of its 50-acre grounds.
Stay Here Next
A Review of One of Rajasthan’s Most Famous Retreats
April 18, 2023 05:05 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park
National Parks
The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.
April 18, 2023 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
several Southwest Airlines planes all parked side by side
Air Travel News
All Southwest Flights Were Temporarily Grounded Today—What Happened?
April 18, 2023 02:36 PM
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Michelle Baran
Photo by Cris Barnett
Longreads
Finding Foodie Heaven in England’s Lake District
April 18, 2023 11:12 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
aerial view of United's Boeing 777 flying above clouds
Air Travel News
United Is Adding These New Long-Haul Routes Amid Massive Global Expansion
April 18, 2023 09:35 AM
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Michelle Baran
Clouds covering Cocos Island National Park in Costa Rica.
Outdoor Adventure
Whales, Sea Turtles, and Active Volcanoes—Here Are 9 Must-Visit Costa Rican Parks
April 17, 2023 07:18 PM
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Mona Gable
Fish swim in a blue and purple ocean as a scuba diver's bubbles rise.
Spring 2023
Costa Rica Is Making Big Moves to Protect Its Waters. Is It Working?
April 17, 2023 04:00 PM
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Mona Gable
7 Best National Parks and Monuments in Colorado and How to Visit Them
National Parks
7 Best National Parks and Monuments in Colorado and How to Visit Them
April 17, 2023 12:19 PM
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Melanie Haiken
A kayak balanced on some rocks on the side of a lake
Travel for Good
Can U.S. National Parks Truly Go Carbon-Free? The Answer Lies in Lake Superior
April 17, 2023 11:01 AM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
With places like Kāʻanapali Beach only an hour away from the from Kahului airport, it's no wonder 10 million visitors come to Hawai‘i each year.
U.S. Beaches
13 of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Hawai‘i
April 15, 2023 12:20 PM
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Rachel Ng
Are you staring overpriced airfares right in the nose?
Air Travel News
This Is Why Your Flights Are So Expensive Right Now
April 14, 2023 07:26 PM
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Barbara Peterson
The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024
Festivals + Events
Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free
April 14, 2023 04:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
buildings at night with lights in Tokyo
Air Travel News
New Japanese Low-Cost Carrier Offers Nonstop U.S.-Tokyo Flights From $325 One-Way
April 14, 2023 12:53 PM
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Michelle Baran
Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $7 Travel Gadget
AFAR Approved
Never (Ever!) Charge Your Phone at the Airport Without This $6 Travel Gadget
April 13, 2023 08:08 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
children climb stairs with snow piled up on them at Granlibakken in Lake Tahoe
Trending News
After Record Snowfall, California’s Ski Season Will Extend Into Summer—Is That a Good Thing?
April 13, 2023 06:06 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
A person holding a handful of purple and green olives.
Spring 2023
An Olive Oil Revolution Is Quietly Brewing in Tunisia
April 13, 2023 06:03 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Visas + Passports
Getting a New Passport Is Taking Longer and Longer. Why?
April 13, 2023 05:01 PM
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Billie Cohen
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Where to Go in Summer
What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer
April 13, 2023 12:01 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Interior shot of a luxury suite on a train.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect
April 12, 2023 11:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
Wide shot of an Amtrak California Surfliner zooming down tracks on rock near the ocean in Mariposa, Calfornia.
Trains
Want a Relaxing Alternative to a California Road Trip? Hop on a Train.
April 12, 2023 11:33 PM
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Alesandra Dubin
Destination Cosmos at Hall des Lumières
Trending News
NASA Teams With NYC Museum on New Immersive Outer Space Exhibit
April 12, 2023 05:42 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Chase Sapphire Terrace
Loyalty + Rewards
Chase Sapphire Lounges Are Coming Soon to an Airport Near You
April 12, 2023 04:47 PM
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Paul Rubio
Tipping 101: When and How Much to Leave in Spain
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Do You Tip in Spain? Sometimes—Here’s When and How Much to Give
April 12, 2023 03:08 PM
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Becca Blond
view of a pool flanked by palm trees at Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa
Family Travel
Napa Valley With Kids? The Best Family-Friendly Hotels, Restaurants, and Things to Do in Wine Country
April 11, 2023 09:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Longreads
Greetings from Saudi Arabia
April 11, 2023 07:37 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
Tourists visiting Kasimiye Medresesi in Mardin
Where to Travel Next
7 Essential Places to Visit While Traveling in Türkiye
April 11, 2023 06:28 PM
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Jenna Scatena
North window in Arches National Park
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature
April 11, 2023 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
row of colorful somewhat crooked buildings along the Amsterdam waterfront with houseboats
Air Travel News
JetBlue Adds New Flights to Europe—Just in Time for Summer
April 11, 2023 02:47 PM
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Michelle Baran
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