Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

The islands of Greece are a perfect destination for summer travel.
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This Intimate Cruise Makes Peak Seasonal Travel Easy
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Edinburgh
4 Days In
How to Have the Perfect Long Weekend in Edinburgh, According to Locals
May 20, 2025 03:14 PM
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Lottie Gross
Oze National Park in Japan
Hotel News + Openings
A New Mountain Lodge Is Coming to This Lesser-Visited, Volcanic Region of Japan
May 20, 2025 12:35 PM
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Olivia Young
Glen Ellen Star is one of many restaurants featuring Sonoma County’s bounty, which pairs well with Sonoma-Cutrer wines.
Food + Drink
6 Must-Visit Wine Country Restaurants for the Perfect Pairing
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Aerial Photos of the Chicago Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise Aboard Chicago’s First Lady, Summer 2018, Photographer: Barry Butler
4 Days In
A Local’s Guide to the Perfect Long Weekend in Chicago
May 19, 2025 08:50 PM
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Elaine Glusac
Allen Elizabethan Theatre
Art + Culture
The Star-Studded Return of New York’s Shakespeare in the Park—and 5 More Outdoor Theater Events Worth Seeing
May 19, 2025 01:55 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
British Columbia
Where to Travel Next
Unexpected Canada
May 16, 2025 02:58 PM
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Tim Chester
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Family Travel
The 8 Best Places for an Epic Multi-Generational Trip—and Where to Stay
May 16, 2025 02:12 PM
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Kathryn Romeyn
The Detroit Institute of Arts
Art + Culture
This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest
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A guest room at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai with a view of its sister property, Burj Al Arab
Stay Here Next
Dubai Adds Another Eye-Popping Hotel to Its Skyline, and It’s a Superyacht-Inspired Beach Retreat
May 15, 2025 03:55 PM
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Nicola Chilton
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Cruise
There’s a New Way to Sail in the Galápagos—With No Crowds and Plenty of Comfort
May 15, 2025 01:45 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
People enjoying the nice summer weather in Meldrum Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada
History + Culture
You Can Camp on Remote Lakes, Soar Over a National Park, and Spot Polar Bears on These Epic Canadian Tours
May 15, 2025 12:54 PM
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Debbie Olsen
"Teatro Victoria", Medellín
Food + Drink
Roasted Stuffed Pig Is a Must Eat When in Colombia—Plus 10 Other Foods You Can’t Miss
May 15, 2025 09:01 AM
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Cat Sposato
The Detroit venue El Club is a dedicated supporter of independent music.
Cities We Love
The Ultimate 48 Hours in Detroit for Music Fans
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Kayaking on Summersville Lake is a summertime treat.
Outdoor Adventure
7 Stunning Lakes and Rivers to Explore in Appalachia
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The pool at Grand Hotel Fasano sits by the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.
Stay Here Next
This Idyllic Italian Lake Is an Overlooked Alternative to Lake Como—Here’s Where to Stay
May 14, 2025 12:21 PM
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Alia Akkam
The Congregation is a laid-back café housed in a former church in Detroit’s Boston-Edison Historic District.
Restaurants + Cafés
The Essential Detroit Travel Guide for Foodies
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Two adults and a a child stand on the deck of a Paul Gauguin Cruises ship looking out a big green mountainous island
Cruise
Even If Your Family Has Never Been on a Cruise Before, This Might Be the No. 1 Reason to Consider It
May 13, 2025 01:18 PM
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Fran Golden
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Food + Drink
This Is the World’s First Michelin-Starred Ice Cream Shop
May 13, 2025 12:01 PM
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Clarissa Wei
The Siren Hotel’s lobby
Art + Culture
9 Must-Visit Detroit Spots for Art and Style Lovers
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Spring 2025
Surfing Isn’t out of Reach for Blind Travelers. Here’s How I Made it Happen in Hawai‘i
May 12, 2025 02:19 PM
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Ryan Knighton
A high view of bridges over a river leading to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
Road Trips
This U.S. Road Trip Is Full of Small Towns, Mountains, and Stargazing
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A view of the sun setting over mountains covered in green trees in West Virginia.
Outdoor Adventure
This Underrated Destination Is the Perfect Place to Unplug
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Ace Hotel & Swim Club in the Athens Riviera. Green chaise longues surround a pool; right: the hotel's blue and white exterior.
Hotels
The Seaside Mediterranean City Is Having a Moment—Here’s Why It’s Worth the Trip
May 09, 2025 10:57 AM
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Nicola Chilton
A collage featuring a mountain road above water in the background, and five black-and-white cutouts of people ranging from a young toddler to an elderly couple
Family Travel
Do You Travel Like a Millennial, a Boomer, or a Gen Xer? Here’s How Each Generation’s Travel Habits Differ
May 08, 2025 12:47 PM
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Terry Ward
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Valle De Guadalupe is the Banyon Tree Veya, a wellness focused luxury hotel. Valle de Guadalupe, is the heart of Mexico’s wine country, producing around 70% of the nation’s wine. In recent years, it’s also become a go-to spot for travelers looking to enjoy wine and eat Baja Med cuisine, a fusion of Mexican flavors with Mediterranean and Asian influences. / Bethany Mollenkof for Afar Magazine
Spring 2025
For Some of the World’s Most Exciting Wines, Travel to Mexico
May 08, 2025 09:59 AM
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Anya von Bremzen
Kauai
Outdoor Adventure
Gorgeous Beaches, Small Towns, and Waterfalls: This Is One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the U.S.
May 07, 2025 02:37 PM
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Rachel Ng
A silhouette of a person stargazing on a deck.
Ocean Cruises
5 Amazing Excursions Curated by Afar
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A view of a mountain and pale pink and blue sky reflected in a lake in the early morning light of Juneau, Alaska.
Disney
The Best Way to See Alaska Is on a Disney Cruise
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Visitors posing for photos inside of the Yu Yin Classical Garden in Guangzhou.
Spring 2025
I’ve Been to Guangzhou a Dozen Times, but This Last Trip With My Son Changed Me
May 06, 2025 12:12 PM
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Bonnie Tsui
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