Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

Downtown Pasadena
Where to Travel Next
The Best Places to Explore Pasadena on Foot
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The Colorado Street Bridge of Pasadena
Where to Travel Next
Some of L.A.’s Best Shopping Is 10 Miles North
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Winter cityscape of Florence with Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore on the background, as seen from Piazzale Michelangelo. Italy.
Where to Travel Next
The Beauty of Traveling in Tuscany During the Off Season
September 26, 2024 08:15 AM
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Laura Itzkowitz
The Colorado Street Bridge of Pasadena
Where to Travel Next
9 Things to Do in This Lesser-Known SoCal Town
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Cities We Love
A Local’s Guide to San Diego for Cruise Ship Visitors
September 25, 2024 06:34 PM
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Brent Crane
City on a river at dusk in autumn.
Where to Travel Next
The Uncrowded Destinations Where Travel Advisors Are Quietly Sending Their Clients
September 25, 2024 07:57 AM
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Blane Bachelor
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Summer 2024
New Orleans Is Ready to Tell a Different Story
September 24, 2024 08:07 AM
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Santi Elijah Holley
Beijing Library
Art + Architecture
10 New Buildings Every Architecture Buff Should See This Year
September 23, 2024 03:18 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Palm trees leaning over a light blue ocean in the Seychelles.
Ocean Cruises
Want the Ultimate Travel Experience? Consider Traveling by Sea
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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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Richard Holmes
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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Laken Brooks
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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Jeri Clausing
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
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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
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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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Mae Hamilton
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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Sarah Katz
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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Ross Showalter
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 9, 2024 04:33 PM
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Julia Cosgrove
Plantation tours across the United States are sharing the real story of American chattel slavery.
Summer 2024
Americans Should Be Visiting Plantations
September 9, 2024 11:08 AM
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Latria Graham
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 7, 2024 10:59 AM
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Jeri Clausing
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