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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
The lounge at Mashpi Lodge
Loyalty + Rewards
I Planned a Dream Trip Using Aeroplan Points—You Can, Too
November 22, 2022 10:07 AM
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Paul Rubio
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Beer, Wine, + Spirits
These Wineries Are Rethinking the Napa Valley Tasting Experience
November 21, 2022 05:52 PM
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Maria C. Hunt
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Travel Inspiration
Why You Should Give Students the Gift of Travel This Holiday Season
November 21, 2022 01:52 PM
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Joe Diaz
The outdoor Sunset Bar on the Celebrity Beyond cruise ship
Cruise News
New Celebrity Ship Brings Style, Fine Dining, and Wellness to the High Seas
November 18, 2022 08:05 PM
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Fran Golden
In an effort to showcase the benefits of hosting, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky recently listed a room for stays in his San Francisco home.
Hotel News + Openings
Airbnb Is Making It Easier to Rent Out Your Home When You Travel
November 17, 2022 07:57 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Tow Hill in Haida Gwaii
Travel for Good
On Haida Gwaii, Exploring a Thriving Indigenous Culture
November 17, 2022 01:38 PM
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Tim Chester
Gullah-Geechee Cuisine Is Finally Getting Its Due in Charleston
Food + Drink
Gullah-Geechee Cuisine Is Finally Getting Its Due in Charleston
November 17, 2022 12:33 PM
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Tara Donaldson
View of Paris rooftops with Eiffel Tower in the background
Air Travel News
JetBlue Is Launching Flights to Paris from These U.S. Airports in 2023
November 16, 2022 07:41 PM
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Michelle Baran
Known for its pink sand, Horseshoe Bay is one of the most photographed beaches in Bermuda
Where to Travel Next
9 Fantastic Bermudian Experiences, From Raft-Ups to Fish Sandwiches
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Using your face to check in, check luggage, get through security, and board a flight: creepy or cool?
Air Travel News
Are You Ready for Your Face to Be the Only Travel Document You Need?
November 16, 2022 12:10 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Archer's vertical take-off and landing aircraft in twilight
Trending News
United to Launch Electric Air Taxi Service From Newark to Manhattan
November 16, 2022 12:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
Cruising along Bermuda’s coastline for an unforgettable experience
Where to Travel Next
8 Epic Ways to Celebrate in Style in Bermuda
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Want to Really Get to Know Charleston? Explore Its African American History
History + Culture
Want to Really Get to Know Charleston? Explore Its African American History
November 16, 2022 11:15 AM
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Adrienne Jordan
A hike in the Appenine Mountains with wellness retreat, The Ranch Italy.
Hotels
Rigorous Hikes, Quinoa Bowls, and No Wine: This Wellness Retreat in Italy Will Test Your Limits
November 15, 2022 06:55 PM
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Jessie Beck
Frontier airplane taking off
Air Travel News
These Airlines Were Just Ordered to Pay Over $600 Million in Refunds to Passengers
November 15, 2022 05:14 PM
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Michelle Baran
The History Lover’s Guide to Charleston
History + Culture
The History Lover’s Guide to Charleston
November 15, 2022 05:09 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
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Travel for Good
This Under-the-Radar Danish Island Offers a Peaceful—and Increasingly Sustainable—Retreat
November 15, 2022 04:55 PM
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Mary Holland
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Food + Drink
Discover Art, Architecture, and Fine Wine at These Napa Valley Spots
November 15, 2022 04:54 PM
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Layne Randolph
The Courtyard Pool Villas at the Siam were designed by Bangkok-based Bill Bensley with a striking cream and black theme.
Hotels
The 11 Best Hotels in Bangkok
November 15, 2022 01:52 PM
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Chris Schalkx
The Best Free Things to Do in Charleston
Cities We Love
The 10 Best Free Things to Do in Charleston
November 14, 2022 10:09 PM
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Ann Shields
Pereson squizing liquid out of bottle
AFAR Approved
I’m Obsessed With These Reusable Travel Bottles—and They’re 30 Percent off This Thanksgiving
November 14, 2022 10:08 AM
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Maggie Fuller
Hands holding cacao beans
Food + Drink
Utah Is the Wild Frontier of America’s Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Movement
November 11, 2022 02:45 PM
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Mae Hamilton
The Minneapolis skyline seen from the Minneapolis River
Trending News
Visit 10 Different U.S. States During This Epic 23-Day River Cruise
November 10, 2022 07:09 PM
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Bailey Berg
Skiers hiking to the top of a mountain in Taos Ski Valey
Travel for Good
In New Mexico, You Can Take a Guilt-Free, Ecofriendly Ski Vacation
November 10, 2022 06:24 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Take a good look at the glaciers in Yosemite—in a few decades they could well be gone.
Trending News
These UNESCO World Heritage Glaciers Are Set to Disappear by 2050
November 10, 2022 04:48 PM
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Michelle Baran
Two people reading a map in Greece with two suitcases in front of them
Packing Tips + Gear
Save up to $100 on Luggage During Away’s Black Friday Sale
November 10, 2022 03:56 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
woman posing with Away suitcases
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s 2022 Holiday Collection Is a Nostalgic Throwback
November 10, 2022 01:50 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Newton Vineyard
Food + Drink
Wine and Wellness Pair Brilliantly on This Weekend Napa Itinerary
November 10, 2022 11:51 AM
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Kristin Braswell
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