Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

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
The Eastern & Oriental Express rolls through the jungle
Train Travel
The Eastern & Oriental Express Is Back—With Two New Routes
September 12, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
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 9, 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 8, 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 7, 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 7, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 6, 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 5, 2023 05:05 PM
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Pat Tompkins
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Hotels
The 10 Best Hotels for Architecture and Design
September 1, 2023 04:23 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Gravedona ed Uniti is but one of the Lake Como region’s many unforgettable villages.
Epic Trips
From Epic Hikes to Delicious Cuisine, How to Let the Lake Como Region Delight All Your Senses
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The 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland
Epic Trips
5 Excellent Switzerland Hotels for Unwinding in Style
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A herd of cashmere goats resting during sunset on the steppe.
Summer 2023
How One Mongolian Sweater Company Is Making Cashmere More Eco-Friendly
August 31, 2023 04:58 PM
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Billie Cohen
The British Virgin Islands
International Beaches
Why the British Virgin Islands Should Be Your Next Vacation
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See the British Virgin Islands from a different perspective aboard a Moorings yacht.
Outdoor Adventure
Enjoy the Ultimate 7-Day Vacation in the British Virgin Islands Aboard a Private Yacht
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The marshlands of Little St. Simons Island
Islands
Discover Your Dream Trip in Georgia’s Delightful Barrier Island Destination
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Havila Castor, an environmentally friendly coastal cruise ship, sails through Trollfjorden in Norway with green and rocky cliffs rising on either side of the vessel
Ocean Cruises
Witness Norway’s Incredible Fjords on These 8 Scenic Cruises
August 29, 2023 06:55 PM
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Fran Golden
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Outdoor Adventure
12 Can’t Miss Things to Do on Your Next Trip to Bonaire
August 29, 2023 06:34 PM
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Kristin Braswell
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Stay Here Next
You Can Now Stay in a Tented Villa in South Africa’s Largest Private Reserve
August 29, 2023 05:04 PM
An illustration of a person dressed in traditional Hawaiian clothes and a white make traveler watering a tree.
Summer 2023
What’s the Best Way to Engage With and Honor Local Cultures When I Travel?
August 29, 2023 12:31 PM
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Tim Chester
A bullet train passing before Mt. Fuji with pink flowers in the foreground.
Train Travel
Japan’s JR Rail Pass Prices Are About to Increase—but There’s Still Time to Buy Before They Do
August 28, 2023 06:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
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