Resources for Planning Your Next Trip

Some people are content to do nothing on vacation. Sleep late, read a book, sunbathe, repeat. Others get restless. They can’t just relax; they need to keep their bodies and minds active. If that sounds like you, it’s tim... Read More

Introverted travelers are so misunderstood. “So your perfect vacation is renting a cabin in the wilderness, right?” No, I like company—just in small doses. “What do you do when you have to talk to someone on your trip? ... Read More

The data are in — New York City has gone to the dogs! The Big Apple ranks among the most dog-friendly major cities in the world, coming in at number 10 in a ranking of 54 cities, a study by Protect My Paws found. The rep... Read More

There’s nothing wrong with treating your mom to brunch and a bouquet on Mother’s Day… but you can do better than that. Why not plan a mother-son or mother-daughter trip? Traveling with your mom may not always be easy, bu... Read More

High global demand for travel has made it tough to find great last-minute deals. Flights are more expensive.1 Cruise cabins are full.2 But don’t give up! You can still save big on spur-of-the-moment getaways. We’ll tell ... Read More

One of the most meaningful experiences of travel is completely immersing yourself in the culture of your host country by living as the locals do. Staying in traditional accommodations instead of corporate hotels will giv... Read More

If you plan to travel to the UK, EU, Brazil and a few other tourist destinations in 2025, make sure you are aware of new travel requirements that go into effect this year. The slate of new rules for travelers are meant t... Read More

Some 900 miles west of Portugal, nine lonely islands rise from the Atlantic Ocean. These are the Azores: an enchanting archipelago that’s like nowhere else on earth. The Azores are sometimes called “the Hawaii of Europe”... Read More

You see a stunning picture of Silver Falls State Park in Oregon, where twin cascades plunge over a cliff as a rainbow arcs overhead. That single photo inspires you to plan a trip to this magical place. You visit the park... Read More

We’ve all done it. Before you leave on your trip, you search for “best things to do in Barcelona” or “top sights in Seattle.” Then you get a checklist of the places everyone says you have to see. But you know what? You’r... Read More