Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

Two kayakers in a bay in North-west Greenland, Baffin Bay, Kullorsuaq.

Expedition Cruises

Experience the Spectacular Arctic Region on a Luxury Cruise

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Gondolas in a canal on the Adriatic Coast of Italy

Cruise

These Fun, New Themed Cruises Are Calling Your Name

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Natural Selection's North Island camp in Botswana is located near the Okavango Delta’s northwestern panhandle, which brings in a steady stream of wildlife, like this herd of elephants.

Hotels

The Best Time to Go on Safari Is Not When You’d Expect

September 20, 2024 03:04 PM

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A plate of baked oysters at Greg Norman Australian Grille in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Food + Drink

The Ultimate Food and Drink Guide to Myrtle Beach

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Outdoor Adventure

Island-Hop on This Small-Ship Cruise in Hawai‘i

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Red car parked at scenic overlook in the Blue Ridge mountains. The view is of green hills and mountains

Accessible Travel

Finding Freedom on the Road: Solo Road Tripping While Hard of Hearing

September 20, 2024 08:31 AM

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A port town on the island of Crete in Greece with colorful buildings and a waterfront lined with small boats and outdoor dining terraces

Cruise

This Is the New Way to Cruise the Mediterranean

September 19, 2024 06:27 PM

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A panoramic view of a beach sotted with people and umbrellas, with buildings, a ferris wheel and a pier in the distance in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Accessible Travel

A Disability-Friendly Weekend Guide to Myrtle Beach

Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach

Queenstown, New Zealand

The Next List

8 Can’t-Miss Places to Visit in New Zealand Right Now

September 19, 2024 02:10 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

crowded street in amsterdam, the netherlands, with crowds of people walking along a street

Longreads

Why Blaming (and Shaming) Tourists Won’t Help Combat Overtourism

September 19, 2024 10:02 AM

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Kathleen Rellihan

A family eating outdoors at a restaurant Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Accessible Travel

This Inclusive Beach Town Welcomes Autistic Travelers

Sponsored by Visit Myrtle Beach

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Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E22: I’m a Polyglot—These Are the Secrets to Learning New Languages

September 18, 2024 08:12 AM

A light-filled gallery inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art + Culture

10 Must-Visit Museums in New York City

September 17, 2024 01:24 PM

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Vincy Overwater Villas at the Sandals St. Vincent and the Grenadines feature white walls and thatched roofs.

Stay Here Next

This New Resort in the Caribbean Is Being Called “Sandals 2.0.” Here’s Why.

September 17, 2024 12:12 PM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

Young, pregnant female traveler taking selfie photo in front of famous Panthenon temple and fountain in Rome.

Family Travel

Why You Should Take a Babymoon—and 4 Tips for Planning One

September 16, 2024 04:28 PM

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Michelle Konstantinovsky

man in white tshirt speaking to a group of tourists using ASL American Sign Language

Accessible Travel

His Deaf Friends Had Bad Travel Experiences, so He Did Something About It

September 16, 2024 04:23 PM

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Princeton, New Jersey / USA - September 10, 2017 : Some tourists standing in front of Princeton University Art Museum.

Weekend Getaways

The Perfect Weekend in Princeton Is All About Art Museums, Water Polo, and Some Seriously Good Food

September 13, 2024 03:09 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Climate change could be the cause behind duller fall foliage in the near future.

Sustainable Travel

Why Fall Foliage Might Not Be as Vibrant in the Future

September 13, 2024 11:44 AM

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Nathalie Alonso

sunset view of the bridge in Austin Texas. A line of people is standing on the bridge looking up a a flock of bats flying out across the sky

Accessible Travel

I Needed Community. I Found It in Austin.

September 12, 2024 08:45 AM

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Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E21: The Spontaneous (Travel!) Story of How Afar Came to Be

September 11, 2024 08:08 AM

These are a few of our favorite essays from Afar's 15 years of storytelling.

From the Editor

Afar Magazine Is Turning 15—Here Are Some of Our Favorite Feature Stories Published Throughout the Years

September 09, 2024 04:33 PM

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Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.

Summer 2024

Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations

September 09, 2024 11:08 AM

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Exterior shot of 'Villa Vie Odyssey' pictured from sea level between two snow-capped fjords

Cruise

On These ‘Forever’ Cruises, You Live Onboard and Sail the World for Years. Dream Come True or Nightmare?

September 07, 2024 10:59 AM

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Colorful houses on an beach.

U.S. Beaches

7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall

September 06, 2024 05:53 PM

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A view of 7,103-foot Mount Monolith in the Ogilvie Mountain range on a helicopter flight over Tombstone Territorial Park.

Summer 2024

The Most Wintry Place in North America, and Why We Love It

September 06, 2024 12:11 PM

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A king bedroom in the Royal Suite at the Hotel D'Angleterre with an adjacent living room in the background and beige and white details throughout, including geometric hanging lights hovering near the bed

Stay Here Next

Copenhagen’s Oldest Hotel Just Got a Major Refresh—Here’s What It’s Like

September 05, 2024 08:11 PM

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Paige McClanahan

Unpacked, the Podcast

S3, E20: It’s Time to Reclaim the “Tourist” Label

September 05, 2024 03:08 AM

Ditch the car and see this year's fall foliage by rail.

Outdoor Adventure

Going Car-Free Is the Best Way to See Fall Foliage

September 04, 2024 06:45 PM

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Books

8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure

September 04, 2024 07:01 AM

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A shrimp taco with pickled peaches and fried leeks from Alay Alay Taquera de Medio Oriente.

Summer 2024

A New Generation of Chefs is Revitalizing an Immigrant Cuisine in Mexico City

September 03, 2024 08:36 AM

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