Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

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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National Parks
How Outdoor Spaces in the U.S. Are Becoming More Accessible
August 28, 2023 01:41 PM
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Kathleen Rellihan
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Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in Canada
August 25, 2023 02:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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Hotels
Three Eco-Resorts Are Introducing Visitors to Indonesia’s Overlooked Island
August 25, 2023 10:18 AM
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Kathryn Romeyn
Tswalu's Loapi Tented Camp is composed of six private safari homes.
Hotels We Love
The 20 Best African Safari Camps
August 24, 2023 07:01 PM
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Jane Broughton
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Cities We Love
Why I Still Love San Francisco, Despite Recent Headlines
August 24, 2023 04:24 PM
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Greg Sullivan
Cape Town, South Africa
Epic Trips
These 5 Unexpected Destinations Will Inspire You to Go Off the Beaten Path on Your Next Trip
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An illustration of a man's "uprooting" a Greek statue.
Summer 2023
Should You Visit Museums That Have Complicated Histories?
August 24, 2023 10:45 AM
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Latria Graham
Zodiacs cruising among ice-filled water in the Arctic
Expedition Cruises
What It’s Really Like Sailing in the Arctic
August 24, 2023 09:05 AM
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Jeri Clausing
The riads at the Royal Mansour in Marrakech are a showcase of Moroccan craftsmanship.
Hotels
How to Book a Riad if You’re Heading to Morocco
August 23, 2023 12:19 PM
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Nicola Chilton
A view of mountains on the Svalbard archipelago.
From the Editor
As Travelers, What Is Our Impact on the Communities We Visit?
August 22, 2023 04:01 PM
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Sarika Bansal
Schoenenbach Bregenzerwald
Outdoor Adventure
How the Alpine Designers of Bregenzerwald Let Nature Lead the Way
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The Moorings boasts a modern fleet of more than 400 active yachts across the globe, including in the British Virgin Islands.
Islands
Welcome Aboard the Premier Yachting Experience in the British Virgin Islands
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Food + Drink
For Some of the Best Food in Puerto Rico, Head to the “Pork Highway”
August 22, 2023 01:16 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Explore the British Virgin Island’s 50 islands, islets, and cays on a private yacht.
Outdoor Adventure
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Adventure in the British Virgin Islands
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A 1970s-era image of a train in Italy traveling through the countryside with a village in the background
Train Travel
You’ll Soon Be Able to Explore Italy on These Vintage Tourist Trains
August 22, 2023 07:00 AM
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Erica Firpo
A tub with a view: Pier One overlooks Sydney Harbour and its iconic Harbour Bridge.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in Sydney
August 21, 2023 02:39 PM
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Krisanne Fordham
Le Club 55, Pampelonne, France
Epic Trips
5 Top Beach Clubs Around the World for the Ultimate Summer Getaway
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