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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

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

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

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

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

Mae Hamilton

Outdoor Adventure

Hike 115 Miles Around This Spanish Island for Farmhouse Stays, Mediterranean Swims, and Well-Earned Siestas

March 19, 2026 05:51 PM

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

Alicia Erickson

The view from the inside of a Hobbit Hole looking out.

December 07, 2022 02:47 PM

Bailey Berg

The Island Walk on Prince Edward Island is a long-distance trail modeled after Europe’s Camino de Santiago.

Founder’s Note

A New Year, Filled With New Travel Opportunities

December 06, 2022 05:51 PM

Greg Sullivan

Air Travel News

France Bans Some Shorter Domestic Flights to Curb Emissions

December 06, 2022 03:25 PM

Bailey Berg

City Centre Motel During Vancouver Mural Festival 2022

Cities We Love

Get Inspired in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Neighborhood

December 06, 2022 11:53 AM

Ann Shields

Destination Spotlight

The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California

December 05, 2022 07:15 PM

Mae Hamilton

Air Travel News

Everything You Need to Know About Getting a Real ID

December 05, 2022 05:51 PM

Michelle Baran

December 05, 2022 04:17 PM

Michelle Baran

Families flying out of Atlanta this month, may get a welcome surprise on Southwest.

December 02, 2022 04:39 PM

Michelle Baran

Longreads

Airlines Still Have Dress Codes for Passengers. Why?

December 02, 2022 01:30 PM

Victoria M. Walker

To say it’s “majestic” is an understatement; the California coast is a feast for the senses

Quizzes

Quiz: Dream Big and Discover Your Perfect Pairing in Fascinating California

December 01, 2022 06:01 PM

Winter 2023

The Best Places to Travel in 2023

December 01, 2022 09:04 AM

Tim Chester

In the Magazine

Sharjah Is One of the Most Exciting—and Overlooked—Cities in the UAE

December 01, 2022 09:01 AM

Nicola Chilton

In the Magazine

This Misunderstood Romanian Region Is Known as “Europe’s Yellowstone”

December 01, 2022 09:01 AM

Keith Drew

In the Magazine

Just When You Thought You Knew Bangkok, Thailand’s Most Visited City Changes

December 01, 2022 09:01 AM

Kathryn Romeyn

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan

Winter 2023

The Great Lakes Offer Culture, History, and One of the Most Unique Ecosystems

December 01, 2022 09:00 AM

Elaine Glusac

Wineglass Bay on the Freycinet Peninsula can be explored on foot or by kayak.

Winter 2023

Eclectic Art, Fresh Seafood, and Wild Landscapes—Why Your Next Trip Should Be to Tasmania

December 01, 2022 09:00 AM

Laura Dannen Redman

A biker pedals along Prince Edward Island's Island Walk

In the Magazine

Idyllic Villages, Fresh Lobster Rolls, and a New Trail—Why Now Is the Time to Visit Prince Edward Island

December 01, 2022 09:00 AM

Debbie Olsen

Colombia's coffee-growing region is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Where to Travel Next

From Coffee Tours to Scaling a 7,000-Foot Rock: 7 Must-Do Activities on a Trip to Colombia

November 30, 2022 11:02 PM

Chloe Arrojado

In January, East Coasters can fly to Los Angeles for less than $200.

Air Travel News

January Flight Deals That Cost Less Than $200 Round Trip

November 30, 2022 06:01 PM

Chloe Arrojado

Nations like Tuvalu are disproportionately threatened by climate change—and asking developed nations to do more.

November 29, 2022 06:42 PM

Kathleen Rellihan

Art + Culture

In 2023, the Rijksmuseum Will Host the Largest Exhibition of Vermeer Paintings Ever

November 29, 2022 03:36 PM

Mae Hamilton

November 29, 2022 01:33 PM

Associated Press (AP)

The balcony view from Nido, the rooftop restaurant at the Loren at Lady Bird Lake.

Hotels

This Lakefront Boutique Hotel Gives Guests Easy Access to Austin Highlights

November 25, 2022 08:30 AM

Mae Hamilton

Where to Go in Fall

A Culture-Filled Fall in London

November 23, 2022 02:08 PM

Kristin Braswell

November 23, 2022 01:08 PM

Associated Press (AP)

Is Breeze Airways following in JetBlue's footsteps with plans for low-cost international service?

November 22, 2022 06:28 PM

Michelle Baran

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