Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

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
Colorful houses on an beach.
U.S. Beaches
7 Gorgeous East Coast Beach Towns That Are Even Better in the Fall
September 6, 2024 05:53 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
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 6, 2024 12:11 PM
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Debbie Olsen
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 5, 2024 08:11 PM
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Michelle Baran
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 4, 2024 06:45 PM
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Miles Howard
Fall-Reading-List.jpg
Books
8 Great New Books for Fall That Might Inspire Your Next Travel Adventure
September 4, 2024 07:01 AM
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Pat Tompkins
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 3, 2024 08:36 AM
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Naomi Tomky
The two-story Grand Wintergarden suite on 'Seabourn Venture' with a seating area below and a loft above
Cruise
Are Luxury Cruises Really Worth It?
August 30, 2024 05:20 PM
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Fran Golden
Northern Lights in the starry night sky above the frozen forest.
Where to Travel Next
Lesser-Known Spots for Northern Lights and Innovative Hotels—Reasons to Visit Scandinavia Right Now
August 30, 2024 09:00 AM
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Laura Hall
Beautiful look down travel aerial photograph of the abandoned railroad bridge crossing the Ontonagon River and scenic Agate Falls waterfall below surrounded by forest of evergreen and deciduous trees.
Outdoor Adventure
Michigan’s Spectacular Scenery Is Best Seen From an Electric Off-Road Vehicle
August 29, 2024 03:21 PM
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Jaclyn Trop
An American Bison roams the prairie at Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve near Pawhuska, Oklahoma
Outdoor Adventure
Here’s How to Experience North America’s Most Endangered (and Underrated) Ecosystem
August 29, 2024 03:00 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A cottage at Firefall Ranch in California with a large veranda featuring a rocking chair and a fireplace
Stay Here Next
There’s a New Luxury Lodge Near Yosemite National Park—Here’s What It’s Like
August 29, 2024 11:35 AM
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Julia Cosgrove
Galataport shopping center avenue
Where to Travel Next
Istanbul Is Brimming With Exciting New Restaurants, Hotels, and Museums
August 28, 2024 05:15 PM
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Anya von Bremzen
This Chamber King room at the Virgin Hotels New York has a view of the city.
Hotels
These 5 Hotels Aim to Make Solo Travel Easier
August 28, 2024 03:01 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
Aerial view of island panorama with a blue lagoon and sand dropping into the deep ocean.
Outdoor Adventure
Do Underwater Waterfalls Actually Exist?
August 28, 2024 01:48 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
An exterior view of the 'Riviera' cruise ship, a mostly white vessel with several decks and orange and white lifeboats lining the sides, in turquoise blue water with gentle waves
Cruise
A Skeptic’s Take on Sailing the Mediterranean on a 1,250-Passenger Cruise Ship
August 27, 2024 04:11 PM
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Jeri Clausing
The exterior of Hotel San Fernando has mint green walls and is lined with plants.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 14 Best Hotels in Mexico City
August 27, 2024 02:53 PM
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Mary Holland
Lopud Island
Beaches
Make the Most of Croatia’s Many Charms—Without the Crowds
August 26, 2024 03:05 PM
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Kristin Vuković
Aquinnah Clifffs Overlook and Gay Head Light during summer at Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Longreads
Martha’s Vineyard Was Once a Haven for the Deaf. I Took a Trip to Find Out If It Still Is.
August 26, 2024 10:48 AM
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Sara Nović
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