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25 Incredible Free Museums in London
London can be an expensive vacation. Thanks to landing fees, flying there hits hard, and once you arrive, high average nightly hotel rates do even more financial damage. But there is a…
35 Great Places To Take Your Kids on Vacation
In this selection of 35 destinations, we cover highlights from seven categories that will inspire even the most jaded child or world-weary parent. We'll give you the advice you need to…
Alaska by Train: A Car-Free Itinerary for Touring the 49th State
As you might have heard, getting a rental car in Alaska can be tough. Inventory is limited and demand is high, especially during the peak travel months of May to September. But if…
Planning a Trip to Italy: Where to Save and When to Splurge
The cost of a trip to Italy doesn't always translate to the quality of the experience. Our guide book author, a 15-year resident, knows the best places to apply your budget, no matter…
Multi-Trip Travel Insurance: One Policy That Covers Every Trip for a Year
You don't have to buy travel insurance each time you go somewhere. You can buy it annually. Here's what multi-trip insurance is, how it works, and how to tell if it's the economical…
Disney Is About to Gut Magic Kingdom, Fans Are Furious, and You Don't Have Much Time
We've had plenty of warning signs that the current management of the Disney brand doesn't understand or appreciate their roles as stewards of priceless Americana. For the last few…
The Top Things to See and Do in Innsbruck, Austria
If there were beauty pageants for cities, Innsbruck would snag the winner's sash every time. Not too big and not too small, the capital of western Austria's Tyrol region is nestled in…
Las Vegas without Taxis or Ubers: Try These Free or Cheap Transit Methods
How to get around the Strip without hiring a driver: We braved the summer heat to tell you about Vegas' shuttles, trams, and other ways to move around town.
The Fastest Way to Get from NYC to Boston? A Waterfront-to-Waterfront Seaplane
Traveling from Boston Harbor to Manhattan's East River by amphibious aircraft is fast, fun—and expensive.
Free Cruises for Casino Lovers: How Gamblers Get Invited to Cruise for Free
In casino lingo, a "whale" is a high roller—and whales can sail on the major cruise lines for next to nothing. How to win an invitation to their little-known subculture
On This Barefoot Hiking Trail, You Can Forget About Lacing Up Your Boots
An outdoor attraction in Arizona bills itself as the first "grounding park" in the United States.Grounding, in this context, simply means walking barefoot on natural surfaces.…
How We Helped to End Family Seating Fees, the Worst Airline Junk Fee Ever
For more than ten years, airlines have charged families with young kids to sit together. It’s finally going to stop. Here's how we made change happen.
When Is Oktoberfest in Germany in 2024? Dates, Best Cities, and Other Info to Know
This post, originally published June 28, 2024, has been updated with new information.In a typical year, around 6 million people descend on Munich for Oktoberfest, Germany's…
New UNESCO World Heritage Sites for 2024 in Italy, Malaysia, South Africa, More
UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has added 24 cultural and natural wonders to its esteemed World Heritage List of sites the organization…
U.S. Forbids Airlines from Charging Families to Sit Together
There's been another big win for consumers at the U.S. airports. On Thursday, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that it has proposed a rule that forbids commercial…
RV Sites Amid Canyons and Adoptable Pets at Utah’s Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
The self-described largest no-kill animal shelter in the United States occupies an enviable location amid the red rock canyons of southern Utah, where 1,600 dogs, cats, birds, bunnies,…
How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate for Travel
Birth certificates are crucial for obtaining essential identification for travel. Do you know where your birth certificate is?
The Notorious 'Titanic' Door Is On Display in Real Life. Is There Room for Two?
A new permanent display of movie memorabilia from the 1997 blockbuster Titanic features a projection of a famous line uttered by Kate Winslet's Rose: "I'll never let go." But the…
Where to See Nitrate Film Screenings: Rare Movie Cinemas Worth Traveling For
Nearly every movie released before 1952 was shown on nitrate film, famous for its clarity, richness—and tendency to explode. Film buffs travel long distances to find theaters…
Southwest Airlines to End Open Seating, So Why Fly It At All? There's Still One Reason
Social media is so infected with liars and bad actors that we can't trust it even to tell us the sky is blue anymore. But the minute Southwest Airlines announced that, after some 50…
A Cinque Terre Trail Famed for Romance Reopens After More Than a Decade
After a long dry spell, the Path of Love is reopening. We're not trying to be poetic here. The actual walkway known as the Path of Love—or Via dell'Amore in Italian—is finally…
All About USA’s Newest National Park: Texas' Blackwell School National Historic Site
A former school that was built in west Texas for Mexican and Mexican American students during the era of "separate but equal" education has become the newest addition to the U.S.…
Virgin Voyages Offers Free Cruises for Young Adults Traveling with a Parent
Virgin Voyages made a splashy entrance into the cruise market a few years ago, but at the worst moment imaginable: The line's first cruise was originally scheduled for April 1,…
This Carnival Cruise Customer Service Scam Cost a Family Their $900 Vacation
We've warned you before about travel scams involving fraudulent phone numbers for airlines' customer service call centers. Passengers fall prey to that con when they look up an…
How to Visit Paris During the Olympics—Even If You Want to Avoid the Games
In the summer of 2024, Paris’ flashy new Olympic facilities will compete with traffic chaos, security crackdowns, and price hikes. Here’s how to navigate Paris even if…