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Experiencing the Very Best of San Diego
Laid back, mellow, and chill to the max, San Diegans surf before work, swim toward sunsets, and enjoy Shakespeare and Santana under moonlit skies. The choices for adventure, amusement,…
British Columbia: Best Asian Food in North America
If you've ever flown to Vancouver, you've been to Richmond , home of the Vancouver International Airport. But Richmond is much more than just a suburb of Vancouver and a transportation…
Charming Towns of Northern California's Wine Country
Northern California's wine country is much more than vineyards and rambling country roads. Here's how to experience the region's most charming town squares and thriving communities,…
Best Family-Friendly Beaches in the UK
Surfers, sandcastle builders, dog walkers, and nature lovers head to these kid-friendly beaches in the United Kingdom
America's Best Swimming Holes
We've found that nature builds the best water parks. So instead of making do with the nearest swimming pool this summer, head into the great outdoors to get wet. From Arizona to Puerto…
11 Top Independence Celebrations Around the Globe
Every year, millions of Americans look forward to Independence Day. But the United States is not the only country to hold this kind of annual celebration of freedom. People of…
8 Less Usual Ways to "Do" Las Vegas
Sure, you could blow your budget on a Cirque show, an evening at the crap tables and a meal at a celebrity chef’s joint that costs more than your monthly mortgage. But there are other,…
Seven Fabulously Beautiful Places You Likely Never Thought of Visiting
Sure, everyone knows the Grand Canyon’s an eyeful, and few cityscapes rival the loveliness of San Francisco. But there are other areas and sights of enviable pulchritude that often get…
Exotic but Kid-Friendly: 7 Top Spots for Family Vacations (UPDATED 2021)
I traveled to Europe with my guidebook-writing parents for the first time when I was four months old. When it came to traveling with my own kids, though, I was more conservative: I…
Hard Tourist Visas For Awesome Destinations
Some countries don't want many visitors and keep them out with difficult and/or expensive visa processes. But that doesn't mean they're not worth the challenge. Boy do we wish the…
10 Hot Reasons to Visit Norway in the Winter
"Norwegians," the saying goes, "are born with skis on their feet." In other words, this is a country that knows a thing or two about how to enjoy the winter months. Whether that means…
Exploring Norway's Fjords and Northern Lights with Hurtigruten
Forget everything you know about cruise ships. Hurtigruten, which sails the Norwegian coast, is nothing like them. Its name translates to "Fast Route" because the line was created in…
How To Plan a College Tour Vacation
Is having your kid leave for college more painful than childbirth? I’ll let you know when I’m there. Right now, I’m at the start of the process: looking for an institution to dump her…
What to Do in San Antonio If You Don't Have Much Time
For a sprawling modern metropolis, San Antonio has a quaint Old World sensibility that’s vaguely Spanish, decidedly Mexican, and truly Texan. Such a kaleidoscope of enduring proud…
The 21 Top Ways To Enjoy San Francisco
You won't be the first to leave your heart in San Francisco and you certainly won't be the last. That's especially true if you try these 21 experiences—they introduce you to the unique…
See The Best Of California In Two Weeks
Can one see the Golden State's top sights in just two weeks? Just barely. Should one? That all depends on your taste for speed and your desire to check off bucket list destinations…
These 11 Airports Give You a Reason to Miss Your Flight
Nobody wants to get stuck at the airport, right? Not so fast! Airports the world over seem to have gotten the memo that passengers need more than a newsstand or shoeshine during a…
The New Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood—In Pictures
It's the amusement park franchise that created a blockbuster in Orlando—and now there's a West Coast version, too. Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park that grew out of one of…
The Viking Sea: A Photo Tour
Viking Cruises is advertising like crazy on TV, but what do you know about it? It used to be known as a longboat river cruiser but it's expanding aggressively into cruise ships for the…
11 Pieces of Truly Awesome Hotel Art
Traditionally, the artwork hanging in hotels has been nothing to look at, let alone admire. In the past, most hotels opted for bland landscapes or depressing nature scenes, usually of…
The World's Biggest Cruise Ship: Harmony of the Seas
In May 2016, Royal Caribbean launched the largest cruise ship in the world, Harmony of the Seas . Granted, it's larger only by a small degree—there's space for just 64 more passengers…
What the Upgraded Eurostar Channel Tunnel Train is Like
The trains that race through the Channel Tunnel between England and Europe are being replaced for the first time since their debut in 1994. Thanks to upgrades to the rails, a trip…
The Biggest Summer Travel Mistakes....And How To Fix Them
Just as some pleasures are unique to summer travel, so are some of the painful mistakes one can make. Make too many of those errors, and the good stuff can go out the window. So here’s…
11 Best-Kept Travel Secrets of Greece
Travelers to Greece can get so caught up in iconic sights like the Acropolis or Santorini that they tend to overlook Greek attractions and locations that are just as classic, if less…
Save on Hotel Rooms: How to Use Loyalty Rates
When it comes to booking a hotel room, it's no longer enough to search an online travel agency (OTA) like Travelocity or Expedia. Now the big hotel chains claim they offer the lowest…