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How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation in 6 Steps

Don't know how you can start helping others while traveling? You can plan a successful volunteer vacation by following these six steps.

Article / Family & Kids

How to Do Charity in the Caribbean: Don't Send Money, Bring Crayons

Sometimes making a big difference is as easy as stuffing a box of crayons in your carryon.

Article / Arts and Culture

Free New York City Sightseeing Tours: By Bike, Bus, Boat & More

Though New York is one of the most walkable cities, there are plenty of things to see by bike, bus, ferry, kayak, or canoe. Here's where to find the best free sightseeing tours of New…

Article / Arts and Culture

6 Tips for Planning an Affordable Day Trip

If you haven't had the time or the money for a proper summer vacation, consider a daycation. Here are six ways to help you plan an affordable day trip this summer.

Article / Arts and Culture

The Best Beaches and Ports for Cruisers

By the time your ship docks in port, you want to make a beeline for the beach. Don't know where to go? Here are the best beaches in some of the top cruise ports around the world.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Deal or No Deal: Resorts in Naples, Fla. and Mackinac Island

Some hotel packages are worth booking for the convenience, but don't count on the prices always being in your favor. Here are two deals where the savings don't add up. If you're not…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Park of the Week: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

An easy day trip from Chicago by train, the 15-mile Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is ideal for swimming, horseback riding, and racing up and down the sweeping dunes.

Article / Honeymoons

Travel Troubleshooter: Help, My Honeymoon Flight's Been Canceled!

Was it wise for this traveler to book his honeymoon flights off a Travelocity fare alert e-mail? When the airline cancels the flight, you have to wonder if honeymoon planning is best…

Article / LGBTQ

New England Road Trips: 4 Vacation Ideas for the LGBT Crowd

Hit the road and check out the lively, charming New England towns of Ogunquit, ME, Mystic, CT, Portsmouth, NH, and Provincetown, MA.

Article / Family & Kids

How To Stay Cool in New York City: 4 Indoor Ice-Skating Rinks

When the mercury rises in New York City, cool off by heading indoors to these ice-skating rinks that are open year-round in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.

Article / Local Experiences

The Best Museums of Bremerhaven, Germany

Experience Antarctica and Africa all in one day at the Climate House exhibit in Bremerhaven, Germany, where a new complex of family-friendly museums and attractions await.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Norwegian Epic: The Top 10 Cruise Highlights

Our intrepid team of cruise experts was among the first to sail aboard the Norwegian Epic. From the Blue Man Group to massive waterslides, here are the highlights of the new megaship.

Article / Arts and Culture

New York City Summer Fun: 7 Great Places to Hang Out

Save this summer guide to New York City's best parks and piers, with free movies, concerts, and festivals.

Article / Family & Kids

Family Travel Packages: Colonial Williamsburg & Maryland's Eastern Shore

Do these family travel packages in Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg and Maryland's Eastern Shore add up to big savings? We do the math, so you don't have to.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Single Parent Travel Tips: How to Plan a Successful Family Vacation

Traveling as a single parent can be tough. Here are some simple travel tips and ways to even have some free time to yourself.

Article / Family & Kids

The Able Traveler: Accessible Camping Made Easy

Summer is here and it's time to pack up the car and hit the road for that long anticipated family camping getaway. But what if someone in your group uses a wheelchair or a scooter?…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Ice Age National Scenic Trail

If you don't know much about the Ice Age you might enjoy a learning experience on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, in mild-climate Wisconsin rather than a place as cold as the name…

Article / Local Experiences

Washington's Wonderful Wines: Who Knew?

California wines get the lion's share of attention, but Washington wines are proving to be a worthy competitor. Plan your next wine-tasting vacation with these tips and tools.

Article / Family & Kids

Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Disney Vacation, a Missing Refund

A family emergency forces a group to cancel its Disney World vacation, but the travel insurance company refuses to refund the airline tickets. Will Mickey relent and help out?

Article / Arts and Culture

Genealogy Tourism: Tracing Your Ancestors in Germany

Many journeys ended on New York's Ellis Island, but do you know where those trips began? You can easily turn a genealogy mission into a vacation by visiting these two emigration…

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: Harry S Truman National Historic Site

The former president is no longer around to greet guests with a handshake as he once did, but his former home is still in Missouri, and you can visit when you're next in town.

Article / Family & Kids

Budget Family Getaways for July 4th Weekend

The long July 4th weekend is tailor-made for a quintessential all-American summer getaway, so here's a sampling of some top packages for families this Independence Day weekend.

Article / Family & Kids

Ask the Family Travel Expert: Single Parent? Think Passport and Paperwork

What do you need to know about leaving the country with kids if both parents aren't in tow? From forms to notary publics, we tell you what you need.

Article / Arts and Culture

Alaska Cruise History Lesson: Who was William H. Seward?

Alaska cruisers are probably already familiar with the Seward port, but who was the man behind the name? Turns out William H. Seward was the man who bought Alaska.

Article / Arts and Culture

Paris: The Best Books to Read Before You Go

Jumpstart your next Paris vacation with a little extracurricular reading. These books cover everything from fun history trivia to where to find the best restaurants and flea markets.