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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
Some of Playa Viva's accommodations are treehouses that hover six feet off the ground.
Hotels
15 Magical Tree House Hotels Around the World
September 11, 2023 10:07 AM
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Ann Abel
Artisan is making traditional pottery by hands in the Cham village of Ninh Thuan province (Vietnam)
Art + Culture
What Are UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists—and What’s on Them?
September 11, 2023 09:48 AM
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Tim Chester
People toasting each other with bottles of beer.
Bars + Nightlife
From Slang to Glass Sizes, Here’s How to Order a Beer in Australia
September 10, 2023 06:12 PM
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Christina Pickard
The suites at the Shinola Hotel in Detroit feature turntables that guests can use during their stay.
Hotels
Things You Can And Cannot Take From Hotel Rooms
September 09, 2023 10:03 PM
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Nora Zelevansky
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Videos
An Honest Review of JetKids by Stokke, a Ride-On Suitcase for Kids [VIDEO]
September 09, 2023 05:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Buggy ride in Jebel Hafit Desert Park
Epic Trips
Explore Nature and Then Unwind in Luxury in Al Ain
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Exploring Al Ain Oasis
Epic Trips
How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain
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A person charging a Ford Mustang in front of a Hilton hotel
Hotels
Hilton and Tesla Are About to Supercharge the EV Road Trip—Here’s How
September 08, 2023 08:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
Weekend Getaways
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
September 08, 2023 05:26 AM
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Kathleen Rellihan
A colorful illustration of people walking across a rainbow crosswalk.
Summer 2023
The Unexpected Past—and Present—of Gay Paris
September 07, 2023 08:19 PM
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Sally Kohn
Hawaiian Airlines new premium cabin has pod style seating
Air Travel News
You Can Now Book Flights on Hawaiian Airlines’ Swanky New Airplanes
September 07, 2023 04:50 PM
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Bailey Berg
A boat of tourists floats through the water of New Zealand's Waitomo Glowworm Caves. A guide is standing in the boat pointing to the ceiling where many many small blue lights shine like a starry night, but it's inside the cave
Outdoor Adventure
Bioluminescent Bays, Caves, and Parks: What Causes the Glow and Where to See It
September 07, 2023 04:45 PM
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Nathalie Alonso
Home to more than 2.5 million people, is one of New York City's most bustling—and exciting—neighborhoods.
In the Magazine
What to Do, Eat, and See in Brooklyn, New York
September 06, 2023 07:13 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A busy, full dining room at Brooklyn Palestinian restaurant, Tanoreen.
Summer 2023
For More than 25 Years, Tanoreen Has Served Up Palestinian Food and Community in Brooklyn
September 06, 2023 07:11 PM
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Mayukh Sen
Lounge area at the Capital One Lounge at Dulles
Air Travel News
Homemade Pop Tarts and Midcentury Design: Capital One Opens New Airport Lounge at Washington Dulles
September 06, 2023 05:21 PM
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Paul Rubio
Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring
Trending News
This Is the First Dark Sky Lodge … Ever
September 06, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Vermont Airbnb
Hotels
15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North
September 06, 2023 03:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Shrugs, a two-year-old rescue Ragdoll, frequently hikes with his owners in Sedona.
Hiking + Cycling
Think Only Dogs Make Good Hiking Companions? Think Again.
September 06, 2023 10:06 AM
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Melinda Fulmer
People at beach relaxing under umbrella
Longreads
What is ‘Vacation Brain’—and Is It Real?
September 06, 2023 10:00 AM
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Mark Ellwood
What It Means When You Have “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass
Air Travel News
What It Means When You Have “SSSS” on Your Boarding Pass
September 06, 2023 09:40 AM
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Matt Villano
Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
International Beaches
10 Mexico and Caribbean Resorts That Take All-Inclusive to New Heights
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Beach with stone formation on a sunny day.
Quizzes
Put Your Travel Knowledge to the Test With AFAR’s New Quiz
September 05, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
United Airlines airplane getting towed at Newark International Airport
Air Travel News
All United Flights Were Briefly Grounded—Here’s What to Know
September 05, 2023 04:33 PM
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Michelle Baran
Sweden
Trending News
These Are the World’s Most Sustainable Travel Destinations
September 05, 2023 02:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
an airport departures board listing international cities including Helsinki, Amsterdam, Doha, and Brussels
Visas + Passports
This Country Just Became the First to Introduce Digital Passports
September 01, 2023 04:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Hotels
The 10 Best Hotels for Architecture and Design
September 01, 2023 04:23 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
exterior of the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City
Trending News
How to Earn 2,000 Delta SkyMiles on Your Next Starbucks Runs
September 01, 2023 02:15 PM
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Bailey Berg
Gravedona ed Uniti is but one of the Lake Como region’s many unforgettable villages.
Epic Trips
From Epic Hikes to Delicious Cuisine, How to Let the Lake Como Region Delight All Your Senses
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