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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 town of Vik in Iceland, seen from a neighboring hill
Trending News
Visiting Iceland Is About to Get More Expensive—Here’s Why
October 02, 2023 05:07 PM
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Bailey Berg
Global Entry Will Soon Be Quicker—but at What Privacy Cost?
Trending News
Global Entry Just Made Getting Through Customs Even Faster—Here’s How
October 02, 2023 05:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
blue-footed boobies sitting on rocks in Galapagos with the sea in the background
Trending News
How a Massive Debt-for-Nature Deal Will Help Protect the Galápagos
October 02, 2023 02:31 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
The willows and aspen of California's June Lake Loop provide just one the state's many autumnal hues.
Outdoor Adventure
Think New England Is the Only Place for Fall Foliage? Try California
October 02, 2023 12:13 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Videos
5 Tapas You Can Only Find in Barcelona [VIDEO]
September 30, 2023 05:39 PM
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Claudia Cardia
The Villa at Camden Harbour Inn features light filled living spaces with large sofas.
Stay Here Next
This Dreamy New Farmhouse Villa in Maine Is Your Next Group Getaway
September 30, 2023 06:00 AM
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Joe Diaz
Delta airplane taking off with an airport control tower in the background
Air Travel News
Delta to Re-Evaluate Changes to SkyMiles Program and Lounge Access
September 29, 2023 03:16 PM
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Chris Dong
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
Hotels
Why This Riviera Maya Resort Is Exactly the Retreat You Need
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A sign depicting that the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are temporarily closed due to a government shutdown
Trending News
Airport Staffing Issues, National Park Closures—How a Government Shutdown Will Affect Your Travels
September 29, 2023 01:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why
September 29, 2023 12:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
The Parker Palm Springs pool
Art + Culture
What Makes Greater Palm Springs Such a Timeless Vacation Haven
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Art Stars, High-Altitude Wines, and a Remote National Park: The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip
Road Trips
This Weeklong Colorado Road Trip Winds Through Lesser-Known Natural Wonders and Charming Small Towns
September 29, 2023 11:40 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A heard of buffalo in Yellowstone National Park with a river and thermal springs in the background
National Parks
National Parks to Close if U.S. Government Shuts Down
September 29, 2023 08:28 AM
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Michelle Baran
8 Beautiful Waterfalls Around the World You Can Visit
Natural Wonders
9 Waterfalls So Beautiful They’re Worth Traveling For
September 29, 2023 07:59 AM
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Deb Hopewell
The Haldane Suite at the Raffles London at The OWO features dark wood paneling and gilt chandeliers.
Hotels
London Is Having a Big Hotels Moment. These Are the 6 Openings of 2023 We’re Most Excited About
September 29, 2023 06:00 AM
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Heidi Mitchell
A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island
Weekend Getaways
A Ferry Ride Away, a World Apart: A Weekend Retreat to Whidbey Island
September 28, 2023 08:53 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Left photo shows a street art design, right image shows people in a restaurant
Cities We Love
Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Mexico City’s Roma Neighborhood
September 28, 2023 11:03 AM
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Maliah West
People eating seafood in a restaurant in Thessaloniki
In the Magazine
Where to Go, What to Eat, and Where to Stay in Greece’s Capital of Cool, Thessaloniki
September 28, 2023 10:10 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
People chatting at a cafe in Thessaloniki, Greece.
In the Magazine
This Greek City Is the Country’s “Capital of Cool”
September 28, 2023 09:49 AM
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Anya von Bremzen
Kids on a hanging obstacle course at the KidsOnly Club at the One&Only Mandarina in Mexico
Hotels
These Hotels Have Kids Clubs That Go Above and Beyond
September 28, 2023 09:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
KLM airplane ashtray on bathroom door
Air Travel News
Why Do Airplanes Still Have Ashtrays?
September 28, 2023 08:13 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
The now-famed Rain Vortex in Singapore’s Changi Airport
Trending News
This Airport Is About to Go Passport Free
September 27, 2023 03:28 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Get an International Driver’s Permit
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get an International Driver’s License
September 27, 2023 11:19 AM
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Chris Ciolli
The faithful re-creation of Shrek's swamp is found
Hotels
You Can Now Book Shrek’s Swamp Home on Airbnb
September 27, 2023 11:18 AM
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Bailey Berg
A person biking across the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota
In the Magazine
Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in the Twin Cities
September 26, 2023 11:01 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
A collage of photos comprising the Twin Cities' Hmong, Somali, and Nordic communities.
In the Magazine
This Midwestern Metropolis Is One of the Most Diverse Places in the Country
September 26, 2023 10:59 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
Gaya Tumuli in the Republic of Korea consists of large grass covered ancient burial mounds punctuated by trees
Trending News
UNESCO Just Named 42 New World Heritage Sites—Here’s the Full List
September 26, 2023 10:57 AM
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Bailey Berg
A harvest moon rising over Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas
Natural Wonders
How to Get the Best View of the 2024 Total Eclipse in Texas
September 26, 2023 10:54 AM
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Mae Hamilton
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