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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
French toast with syrup being poured over it
Air Travel News
United Airlines Is Now Serving Kids’ Meals
November 09, 2022 07:51 PM
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Michelle Baran
Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar
Trending News
Qatar Relaxes COVID Rules in Time for World Cup—but Will Fans Come?
November 09, 2022 07:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
A Harris hawk with its winds outstretched lands on a falconers gloved hand
Outdoor Adventure
Some Luxury Hotels Now Have a Few Unusual Staff Members—Falcons, Hawks, and Eagles
November 09, 2022 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sliabh Liag, in Donegal, are some of Ireland's highest sea cliffs—and some of the highest in Europe.
Hiking + Cycling
Yes, You Can Now Hike the Appalachian Trail—in Ireland
November 09, 2022 02:33 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
Woodabe men dressed in traditional regalia for the Gerewol Festival.
Art + Culture
4 African Cultural Traditions Travelers Can Participate In
November 09, 2022 02:29 PM
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Wendy Watta
Two people with suitcases walk past the outside of the new United Lounge in Denver.
Air Travel News
In United’s New Lounge Concept, Taking Snacks Is Encouraged
November 08, 2022 09:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
A man checks rates at a money exchange house in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Trending News
Argentina Adds Another Exchange Rate—for Tourists Only
November 08, 2022 07:07 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston
Food + Drink
Required Eating: 8 Meals Not to Miss in Charleston
November 08, 2022 03:05 PM
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Stratton Lawrence
Children build a snowman out of sand
Cities We Love
8 Festive Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in Charleston
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Ask a Local: Where Should I Hang Out in Charleston?
Cities We Love
Ask a Local: Where Should I Hang Out in Charleston?
November 07, 2022 07:22 PM
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M.K. Quinlan
A red-hued blood moon against a black sky
Trending News
How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse—the Last One for 3 Years
November 07, 2022 04:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
An illustration depicting a family gathered around a person playing an instrument.
Fall 2022
The Future of Travel: Longer, More Meaningful Trips That Uplift Local Communities
November 07, 2022 02:30 PM
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Elaine Glusac
The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California
U.S. Beaches
The 10 Best Beaches in Southern California
November 07, 2022 01:06 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek
Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now
Style + Design
Charleston’s Best Local Gifts to Shop Right Now
November 07, 2022 12:52 PM
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Arabella Bowen
TSA security screening Denver airport
Air Travel News
The Cost of TSA PreCheck Just Dropped
November 04, 2022 08:00 PM
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Michelle Baran
Organic vineyards near Mendoza in Argentina with Andes in the background
Packing Tips + Gear
11 Gifts for the Wine Lovers in Your Life
November 04, 2022 04:47 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Jars of Fly By Jing spices
Food + Drink
The 14 Best Food Gifts for People Who Travel to Eat
November 04, 2022 04:01 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A Kyrgyz shepherd shears the wool from one of his sheep.
Art + Culture
Of Sheep and Wool: How Modern Artisans Revived the Kyrgyz Art of Felting
November 03, 2022 07:14 PM
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Alexandra Marvar
Alaska Airlines Launches Monthly Subscription for West Coast Flights
Air Travel News
Get Automatic Elite Status With Alaska Airlines’ Flight Pass Program
November 03, 2022 05:12 PM
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Michelle Baran
Picturesque Little Cayman
Where to Travel Next
Why Island-Hopping in the Cayman Islands Is the Trip You Need Now
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Seven Mile Beach
Where to Travel Next
10 Ways to Play—and Relax—in This Dreamy Caribbean Destination
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A pair of hands passing off a bottle of buy spray
Packing Tips + Gear
AFAR’s Gift Guide for Shopping Small Businesses
November 03, 2022 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Washington D.C. subway station with passengers in motion blur
Trending News
Metro Service From D.C. to Washington Dulles Airport Is Finally Arriving
November 02, 2022 11:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vinciguerra Glacier, one of many awe-inspiring sites to discover in Ushuaia, Argentina <br/>
Travel Tips + Etiquette
5 Epic Off-Grid Trips, Vehicles, and The Gear You’ll Need to Do Them in Style
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TSA mandated masks on airplanes and at airports during the pandemic.
Air Travel News
TSA Is Allowed to Institute Mask Mandates, Supreme Court Rules
November 02, 2022 06:13 PM
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Michelle Baran
Indigenous Taiwanese educator Dongi Kacaw, who has devoted her life to sharing Indigenous plant knowledge.
Food + Drink
For Some, Weeds Are Garbage—to Taiwan’s Dongi Kacaw, They’re Lunch
November 02, 2022 04:12 PM
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Clarissa Wei
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
Winter Sports
Ski Season Started Early This Year—These Are the Slopes Opening Ahead of Schedule
November 01, 2022 09:04 PM
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Maggie Fuller
A bustling Singaporean hawker center full of patrons.
Fall 2022
Sweet Beans, Fruits, and Neon Syrups: The Cool Beauty of Singaporean Ice Kachang
November 01, 2022 07:03 PM
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Faris Mustafa
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