Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

The aurora borealis could be visible in the Lower 48 through September 30 through October 3.
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Could Appear in Lower 48 Tonight
September 18, 2023 06:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
Facade of a couple classic brick apartment buildings in New York City
Hotels
Do New Airbnb Restrictions Mean the End of Vacation Rentals in New York City?
September 18, 2023 08:00 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
A group of people on a boat off the coast of Malta in the ocean on a sunny day.
Islands
The 15 Best Things to Do in Malta, Mediterranean’s Most Underrated Destination
September 17, 2023 10:34 AM
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Jessie Beck
Ellerman House offers unobstructed views of the ocean from most guest rooms.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 10 Best Hotels for Art Lovers
September 16, 2023 06:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
A room at the Hemingways Eden Nairobi.
Summer 2023
Experience Nairobi’s Thriving Art Scene Without Leaving Your Hotel
September 16, 2023 06:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
Image of the top pool deck on Crystal Symphony
Cruise
This Luxury Cruise Line Is Back After Bankruptcy—Here’s How Sailing It Compares to Before
September 15, 2023 03:53 PM
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Jeri Clausing
A white lighthouse and keeper's cottage on the coast in Cape Cod
Hotels
12 Lighthouses You Can Rent on Airbnb for a Coastal Getaway
September 15, 2023 10:55 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
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Food + Drink
A Guide to Costa Rican Food: 10 Essential Dishes to Eat in Costa Rica
September 14, 2023 07:55 AM
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Nina Kokotas Hahn
Rendering of a Ponant cruise ship prototype that would have zero greenhouse gas emissions, slated for launch by 2030.
Cruise
Can Cruising Really Be Net Zero by 2050?
September 13, 2023 07:17 PM
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Fran Golden
A sightseeing boat on the Rhine River in Amsterdam.
Cruise
This Rhine River Cruise Took My Breath Away. But Not in the Way I Expected.
September 13, 2023 05:48 PM
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Mae Hamilton
One of the famous marine iguanas of the Galápagos Islands
In the Magazine
Dedicated Naturalists Help Guests Reconnect with Nature on a Galapagos Sailing
September 13, 2023 05:19 PM
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Fran Golden
People disembarking from a ship and getting on kayaks.
In the Magazine
Thinking About Going to Antarctica? This Cruise Gets it Right.
September 13, 2023 05:18 PM
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Sebastian Modak
Illustration of a cruise ship passenger in a beach chair on the deck of a cruise ship looking out at the ocean
Cruise
Need Help Booking a Cruise? Call One of These Travel Advisors
September 13, 2023 12:42 PM
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Nicole Edenedo
Exterior view of Explora Journeys' Explora I vessel
Cruise
Don’t Like Cruising? This New Boutique Ship Could Be Just the Cruise for You
September 13, 2023 10:29 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The railing and side of a cruise ship sailing Antarctica.
Summer 2023
Which Cruise is for You?
September 13, 2023 08:00 AM
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Kelsey Lindsey
Traveling by e-bike rental provided by Haida Tide Cultural Tours, guests enjoying Hiellen Longhouse Village and totem pole carved by master carver Christian White
History + Culture
Why You Should Visit the Canadian Archipelago of Haida Gwaii
September 12, 2023 08:00 AM
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Greg Sullivan
Wooden tree house cabin surrounded by pine forest
Hotels
Take Leaf Peeping to the Next Level at These 16 Tree House Airbnbs
September 11, 2023 10:16 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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