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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
Black sculpture of a headless man on a horse
Art + Culture
8 Must-Visit Stops for Your Paris Trip if You Love Art or History
June 25, 2024 04:36 PM
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Sara Lieberman
A blue U.S. passport lying flat on a table with a couple of pens in the background
Visas + Passports
New Passport Offices Are Opening in These 6 U.S. Cities
June 25, 2024 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
Point Reyes Station is a favorite among Bay Area locals.
U.S. Beaches
The Most Charming Beach Towns in the United States
June 25, 2024 08:54 AM
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Staff
Maine is truly a four-season state, with each one offering new treasures and surprises. In summer, enjoy the coastline at Popham Beach, Higgins Beach, or even a <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/greenville-greenville-61131aa6-6637-43e3-9eec-ded2a5c1bf79" target="_blank">Moose Safari</a>. The leaves put on a show in the fall around the Bigelow Mountains and <a href="https://www.afar.com/places/acadia-national-park-maine" target="_blank">Acadia National Park</a>. Winter offers snow-covered ski trails at Sugarloaf, Sunday River, and Shawnee Peak. And spring brings new life blooming along the Appalachian Trail. From Portland's culinary sophistication to the rustic beauty of the Appalachian Trail’s “100 Mile Wilderness,” you can find what you’re looking for in Maine, at any time of year.
Where to Travel Next
A 93-Mile Trail and Hobbit Homes: New England’s Latest Reasons to Visit
June 24, 2024 08:47 PM
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Miles Howard
These Are the World’s Best Airlines
Air Travel News
These Are the World’s Best Airlines
June 24, 2024 05:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
A look at the newly renovated interior of the Grand Palais, complete with its glass ceiling.
Trending News
Iconic Paris Landmark to Reopen This Summer After More Than 3 Years of Closure
June 24, 2024 05:05 PM
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Cat Sposato
Sit back and enjoy views like the Gastein Valley aboard the ÖBB railway.
Trains
The Joys of Train Travel in Austria Span Everything From Adventure To Art
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Outdoor Adventure
3 Ways to Experience Innsbruck, the Capital of the Alps
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Graz’s iconic clock tower hovers above the city, where from high above the past blends into the contemporary.
Food + Drink
Love Food? Here’s Why Graz Should Top Your List
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The forests of Arlberg are just a part of its natural beauty.
Outdoor Adventure
Relax and Rejuvenate in the Austrian Alps
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Ille et Vilaine, Rennes, Saint Georges swimming pool built in 1920 by architect Emmanuel Le Ray, cabins with large pool
Longreads
In France, a Swimming Pool With a Story
June 24, 2024 01:35 PM
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Aislyn Greene
Princess Cruises' 4,300-passenger Sun Princess docked in Europe with rolling hills and a city in the background
Cruise
What Happens to All the Food Waste on a 4,300-Passenger Cruise Ship?
June 24, 2024 01:26 PM
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Fran Golden
People riding bikes and walking across a modern bridge in Copenhagen, Denmark with both historic and contemporary buildings in the background
Air Travel News
American Just Launched a New Flight to One of Europe’s Coolest Cities
June 21, 2024 05:29 PM
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Michelle Baran
The topiary of Swarovski Crystal Worlds
Quizzes
Quiz: Discover Austria Off the Beaten Path, Your Way
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Hotel the Mitsui Kyoto, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa, has an entrance flanked by maple trees.
Hotels
You’ll Want to Spend Your Marriott Bonvoy Points on These Stunning Luxury Hotels
June 21, 2024 02:26 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
The Cathedral Valley in Garden of the Gods is one of the most visited spots in Colorado Springs.
Cities We Love
In Colorado Springs, Mountains Meet Cool Museums and Creative Restaurants
June 21, 2024 12:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
Beacon Grand's enclosed, rooftop bar, The Starlite Lounge, echos its heyday as a popular dance hall in the early 1900s.
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in San Francisco
June 21, 2024 11:58 AM
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Jessie Beck
Taking part in the <i>Closed for Maintenance, Open for Voluntourism </i>program in the Faroe Islands in 2024.
Sustainable Travel
How the Faroe Islands Turned a Voluntourism Project Into a Dream Vacation
June 21, 2024 06:17 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead
Stay Here Next
What It’s Like to Stay in Iceland’s Most Remote Hotel
June 21, 2024 05:45 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The beach club at Palazzo Avino has a garden that faces the sea with striped red and white chairs, flowers, and trees.
Hotels
Two Women Hoteliers on The Amalfi Coast Turned This Hotel Into a Design Haven
June 20, 2024 02:11 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
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Family Travel
The Best Things to See and Do in Dubai With Kids
June 20, 2024 01:31 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
The Milky Way viewed from Arches National Park with red rocks and a rock arch formation as well as desert brush in the foreground
Trending News
This Canyon-Filled Wonderland Is America’s Newest Stargazing Hot Spot
June 19, 2024 09:51 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
A small wooden boat with a flag tied to an anchor in the sand and soaring island rocks in the background on the beach in Phuket, Thailand
Trending News
One of Our Favorite Southeast Asian Countries Just Launched a Digital Nomad Visa
June 19, 2024 09:08 AM
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Bailey Berg
Woman at a train station carry on a backpack and a red hard-shell suitcase
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Carry-On Luggage of 2024
June 19, 2024 09:03 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Two hard-shell suitcases with luggage tags on them
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The One Thing You Should Do Before You Check Your Bag
June 19, 2024 08:56 AM
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Bailey Berg
View of an economy cabin on a JetBlue airplane from the rear of the plane looking forward
Air Travel News
Does This Fare Change Make JetBlue’s Basic Economy Better?
June 18, 2024 07:01 PM
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Bailey Berg
Umbrellas at Al Mure, Abruzzo, Italy
Off The Tourist Trail
Yes, You Can Actually Enjoy Italy Without the Crowds. Here’s How.
June 18, 2024 01:27 PM
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Laura Itzkowitz
Historical downtown area of Charleston, South Carolina, USA at twilight.
Cities We Love
In Charleston, a Modern Art Scene Thrives
June 18, 2024 12:25 PM
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Ellen Schmedinghoff
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