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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
A Spirit Airlines airplane in the foreground with a JetBlue plane in the background
Air Travel News
JetBlue and Spirit Won’t Merge After All. Is That a Good Thing?
January 17, 2024 07:10 PM
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Bill Fink
How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In
Air Travel News
How to Figure Out What Type of Plane You’re Flying In
January 17, 2024 05:45 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
The Benefits of “Winging It” While Traveling
Health + Wellness
How Curiosity Can Transform Your Travels
January 17, 2024 12:45 PM
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Sarika Bansal
A traveler plants a tree with a guide in Costa Rica
Travel for Good
Op-Ed: Why the Travel Industry Must Step Up Its Climate Efforts
January 17, 2024 09:14 AM
What’s the Difference Between Holland and the Netherlands?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Holland vs. Netherlands: What Is the Difference?
January 16, 2024 07:14 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Videos
6 Delicious Portuguese Foods Worth Traveling For [VIDEO]
January 16, 2024 06:46 PM
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Claudia Cardia
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Where to Travel Next
This Underrated Florida Island Is a Nature Lover’s Dream Destination
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Chase Sapphire airport lounge with blue seating and a curved mezzanine at LaGuardia Airport
Air Travel News
Chase Sapphire’s Newest Airport Lounge Opens at LaGuardia in New York
January 16, 2024 10:56 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A cherry blossom tree full of pink blossoms.
Winter 2024
Celebrating the Quiet Beauty of Cherry Blossom Season in Japan
January 16, 2024 10:40 AM
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Latria Graham
Emirates airplane on the tarmac with a set of boarding steps drawn up to the plane's left side
Air Travel News
You’ll Never Board a Plane on the Right-Hand Side. Here’s Why.
January 16, 2024 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
a room at the Four Seasons Napa Valley with the bed, a fireplace and windows looking out to the mountains
Health + Wellness
Why Do We Sleep Better at Hotels?
January 15, 2024 08:00 AM
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Victoria M. Walker
A mountain near Park City, Utah covered in snow
Weekend Getaways
Winter Is the Best Time to Visit Park City, Utah—Here’s What You Need To Know
January 14, 2024 12:17 PM
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Lisa Trottier
Image of Istanbul as seen from the Bosphorus Strait
Trending News
Türkiye Drops Visa Requirement for Travelers From the U.S. and Canada
January 12, 2024 05:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Western Uganda Safari Circuit
Outdoor Adventure
5 National Parks That Prove Why a Uganda Safari Is Special
January 12, 2024 03:54 PM
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James Sturz
Shadowy model airplane on a flat surface
Air Travel News
After a Rocky Start to the Year, Experts Predict What’s Next for Air Travel in 2024
January 12, 2024 01:29 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A band performing at Jack rose
Hotels
It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
January 12, 2024 10:08 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Cody's Warren Street at dusk, with several motorcycles; parked cars line sides of street
Where to Travel Next
The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State
January 12, 2024 09:01 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Guanacaste is a popular surf destination on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, and Witch's Rock is one of the area's most famous spots.
Longreads
Joy and Wipeouts: A Widowed Mom Finds Healing on an 8-Foot Surfboard
January 12, 2024 08:00 AM
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Fernanda Santos
Bay in Antigua with sailing ships and sun setting over the horizon
Cruise
Right Now Is the Best Time for Cruise Deals—and We’ve Found the Dreamiest Ones
January 11, 2024 10:40 AM
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Michelle Baran
The exterior Story Parlor—a brick building with tall arched glass windows.
Art + Culture
Why This Asheville Venue Is a Must-See
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The bathtubs at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape face the Balinese jungle.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Luxury Resorts in Bali and the Indonesian Islands
January 10, 2024 01:12 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Milky Way and meteors in Zion National Park, Utah.
Astrotourism
Here’s When the Next Meteor Showers Will Light Up the Sky
January 10, 2024 10:52 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A group of people smiling while stand-up paddleboarding on the French Broad River in Asheville
Water Sports
From Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit
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7 Hacks for Tall Air Travelers
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Flying Is Hard for Tall Travelers. Use These 7 Tips to Make It More Comfortable
January 09, 2024 02:05 PM
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Mike Arnot
A person taking a picture if another person on a rock.
Winter 2024
Behind the Scenes: How We Chose the AFAR 2024 Where to Go List
January 09, 2024 01:43 PM
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Tim Chester
American Airlines Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Loyalty + Rewards
American Airlines’ Loyalty Program Is Changing for the Better in 2024
January 09, 2024 11:34 AM
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Paul Rubio
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 Max plane
Air Travel News
Harrowing Alaska Airlines Incident Resurfaces Boeing 737 Max Concerns as Dozens of Planes Are Grounded
January 08, 2024 08:38 PM
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Barbara Peterson
Big Ben in London
Air Travel News
United to Unveil a Surprise International Flight Deal Each Day This Week
January 08, 2024 06:19 PM
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Bailey Berg
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