Travel Inspiration

Discover travel inspiration for your next trip.

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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
Vermont Airbnb
Hotels
15 Cozy Airbnbs in Vermont to Book for a Great Escape up North
September 06, 2023 03:12 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
This Is What Breakfast Looks Like Around the World
Food + Drink
This Is What Breakfast Looks Like Around the World
September 06, 2023 12:49 PM
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Maggie Fuller
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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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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Unpacked, the Podcast
S2, E31: Do Travel Better Pledges Really Work?
September 05, 2023 01:04 PM
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Hotels
The 10 Best Hotels for Architecture and Design
September 01, 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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A Weekend Getaway Guide to Guerneville, The Russian River’s Idyllic Summer Retreat
Weekend Getaways
What to Do in Guerneville, Northern California’s Most Fun-Loving Small Town
September 01, 2023 12:00 PM
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Jessie Beck
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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14 Fantastic Scenic Drives in the U.S.
Road Trips
The 14 Most Scenic Drives in the United States
August 31, 2023 02:00 PM
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Tim Chester
Everything You Need to Know About Albuquerque’s Massive Hot Air Balloon Festival
Festivals + Events
This Year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque Coincides with a Solar Eclipse
August 30, 2023 04:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
The marshlands of Little St. Simons Island
Islands
Discover Your Dream Trip in Georgia’s Delightful Barrier Island Destination
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Books
27 Independent Bookstores in the U.S. You Should Visit
August 29, 2023 08:35 PM
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Aislyn Greene
A Native Texan’s List of the 8 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State
Food + Drink
A Texan’s List of the 10 Best Barbecue Joints in the Lone Star State
August 29, 2023 07:49 PM
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Mae Hamilton
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
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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
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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
15 of the Best Audiobooks for Road Trips and Plane Rides
Books
21 of the Most Entertaining Audiobooks for Your Next Road Trip or Flight
August 25, 2023 05:52 PM
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Shannon Reed
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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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