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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
United's Premium Plus seats provide extra leg room and free meals and drinks (alcohol included).
Tips + News
Why Airplane Seats Must Be Upright for Takeoff and Landing
October 10, 2023 07:30 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
TSA PreCheck Enrollment Center Sign
Loyalty + Rewards
5 Low-Fee Credit Cards That Can Get You Free TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
October 10, 2023 07:08 AM
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Paul Rubio
hazy image of Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv with the control tower and airplanes
Trending News
Airlines Suspend Israel Flights as War Breaks Out
October 09, 2023 09:06 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Trending News
This City Will Have the Highest Tourism Tax in Europe, Starting in 2024
October 09, 2023 05:00 PM
The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States
History + Culture
The Most Spirited Day of the Dead Celebrations in the United States
October 09, 2023 12:07 PM
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Sarah Buder
The Kellogg Doolittle House with a cantilevered roof built into the Joshua Tree desert
Hotels
16 Airbnbs in Joshua Tree to Book for a Desert Retreat
October 09, 2023 08:54 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Hotels
10 Luxury Resorts in the U.S. the Whole Family Will Love
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Carne Mare at W Nashville
Hotels
10 Urban Retreats Where Travelers Can Enjoy Some of the Best Food Cities in the U.S.
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exterior of Boon Fly Café, a restaurant in a big red barn-style building in Napa
Restaurants + Cafés
Where the Locals Eat in Napa Valley
October 07, 2023 01:28 PM
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Courtney Humiston
Boats on an ocean in the daytime, land in the background.
Off The Tourist Trail
9 Under-the-Radar Places You Must Visit
October 07, 2023 11:42 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
The minibar at Borgo Santandrea on Italy's Amalfi Coast features a robin’s egg blue feathered backdrop and ribbed wooden cabinetry.
Hotels
Hotel Minibars Have Vastly Improved—These Are the Best of the Best
October 07, 2023 09:34 AM
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Nora Zelevansky
a man and women walk into a cabin wearing Cotopaxi Allpa 35 liter backpacks
AFAR Approved
The Cotopaxi Allpa 35L Is My Go-To Travel Bag
October 06, 2023 04:48 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
Hotels
8 Ways to Experience the Ultimate Wellness Escape
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A child on a parent's back in Las Vegas.
Cities We Love
The Best Things to See and Do in Las Vegas With Kids
October 06, 2023 11:50 AM
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Matt Villano
Brown building behind budding palm trees at dusk
Museums + Galleries
Inside Charleston’s International African American Museum, An Institution Two Decades in the Making
October 06, 2023 11:28 AM
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Kristin Braswell
Aerial shot of Azamara ship in Croatian port
Cruise News
This New 155-Night Cruise Visits All 7 Wonders of the World
October 06, 2023 10:34 AM
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Bailey Berg
Port of Santa Lucia and Castel dell¥Ovo, Naples. Italy
Air Travel News
Delta Is Expanding to These European Cities Next Summer
October 05, 2023 10:54 AM
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Bailey Berg
Pool and view at an Airbnb in Portugal's Douro Valley
Hotels
The Infinity Pool at This Airbnb Might Just Offer the Best View in Portugal’s Douro Valley
October 05, 2023 08:30 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
New York City is at its prime during the fall months.
Cities We Love
8 U.S. Cities That Are Even Better in the Fall
October 05, 2023 08:20 AM
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Staff
Baratunde Thurston canoes in the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia for his show, America Outdoors.
Travel Tales
We’re Back! Travel Tales by AFAR Podcast Returns for Season 4
October 05, 2023 08:00 AM
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Aislyn Greene
Delta One facility at Los Angeles International Airport featuring three marbled check-in kiosks
Air Travel News
Delta’s Massive New LAX Terminal Is Now Complete—Here’s a Look Inside
October 04, 2023 05:46 PM
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Chris Dong
Dervish monastery or tekke at the Buna River spring in the town of Blagaj. Location: Blagaj, Mostar basin, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe
Travel for Good
Finding Hope in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Wild Nature and Historic Towns
October 04, 2023 10:31 AM
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Chloe Bergé
Air France's new business class cabins now include extra privacy features, alongside other upgrades.
Air Travel News
Air France Has New Business-Class Seats—and You Could Win a Free Ticket
October 04, 2023 08:03 AM
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Jessie Beck
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National Parks
The 9 Best National Parks for Phenomenal Fall Foliage
October 04, 2023 05:43 AM
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Melanie Haiken
View of United Polaris seats
Air Travel News
United Unveils New Polaris Business Seat Upgrades
October 03, 2023 05:08 PM
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Michelle Baran
You Could Be Denied a Passport if You Have Unpaid Taxes
Trending News
Passport Wait Times Are Finally Coming Down—Here’s How Long It Takes Now
October 03, 2023 02:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
A mural at Esperanza Arts Center in Philadelphia
Art + Architecture
12 Great U.S. Museums Focused on Latin American Art
October 03, 2023 08:03 AM
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Jessica van Dop DeJesus
Passengers traveling by a modern commercial plane, shot from the inside of an airplane
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Can Aspirin Help Prevent Blood Clots on Long Flights? Doctors Weigh In.
October 03, 2023 07:00 AM
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Nathalie Alonso
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