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How Soon Can You Fly with a Baby on an Airplane?
Airline rules and early health concerns to consider before getting on a plane with your newborn
What's in the New Infrastructure Bill for Travelers? Lots of Great Stuff We Need
Travel in the United States is about to get a lot more safe, convenient, enjoyable, and—possibly—less expensive. And it's all thanks to the just-passed infrastructure bill. Officially…
New: A Literary Walking Tour of the Great Writers of Amherst, Massachusetts
Seeing as how Amherst, Massachusetts, produced Emily Dickinson, the Pioneer Valley college town's literary reputation is pretty solid already. But the most perceptive and inventive…
After 50 Years, England Reopens Train to Dartmoor, Delighting Campers
There's a reason most tourists to England stick to the country's cities and don't visit some of its most spectacular scenery: It's not easy to get to rural places anymore. Until the…
These Rentable Cabins Are So Gorgeous, They’re Part of a Coffee Table Book
Salt Lake City–based JJ Eggers has a thing for the outdoors and a passion for charming, cozy cabins. A few years ago, he started posting photos on Instagram of his favorite hideaways…
"House of Gucci" Filming Locations You Can Visit in Italy
Ridley Scott's movie about the troubled marriage of a Gucci heir puts stars Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in vintage fashions and fabulous places. Here's where the film was made.
Get Yourself to Europe Quick: River Cruises Are Up to 50% Off
Starting on November 8, Americans are going to see a whole lot of something they haven't seen much of in ages: Europeans. That's because November 8 is the day the restrictions on…
Which New York City Skyscraper Observation Deck Is the Best?
If Edge is for adventurers, then this new-in-2021 deck is for Instagram fans, visual artists....and stoners. I don't mean that as a diss. This is, without argument, the city's most…
Haunting Photos of Abandoned World War I Sites Around the World
Though often overshadowed by its sequel, World War I had a lasting impact on history, from the conflict's map-altering geopolitical ramifications to the indelible scars that Lost…
In New York City, You Can Climb Up the Exterior of a 1,200-Foot Skyscraper
The cityscape of New York is a breathtaking sight. But to see it from the most elevated spots, Manhattan's five observation decks will charge you around $40 a pop. Consequently, most…
Pauline Frommer: Atlanta Is One of the Best Places in the USA for a Weekend Getaway
In National Geographic’s latest 3-inch-thick coffee table book, 1000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe, the city of Atlanta doesn’t appear once. Not once. I know…
Disney's Pay-to-Skip-Lines System Launches: 10 Crucial Discoveries from the Reactions
Lightning Lane, Disney's new automated system that charges visitors extra to jump the line, has debuted at Walt Disney World. Here's what observers learned about how it works (and…
Hawaii Welcomes Tourists Back Starting in November
The state of Hawaii will open once again to nonessential travelers. That may be an odd statement considering it never technically closed. But on August 23, Governor David Ige made a…
Make The Delicious Drinks, Cocktails, and Mocktails from Disney’s U.S. Parks
LeFou’s Brew at Magic Kingdom, Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshakes at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Frozen Sunshine from Beaches Cream at Disney's Beach Club —Disney certainly knows how…
Getting the Most Out of a Visit to NYC's New SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observation Deck
Novelist Edith Wharton once wrote, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.” In the case of New York City’s newest observation deck,…
United States to Finally Reopen Borders with Canada and Mexico
Update, October 15: The government of the United States has finalized the date on which its borders will reopen to tourism: Monday November 8, 2021. Read the full details of the…
The World's Best Cities for Beer
We sipped suds around the globe to find the best cities for drinking beer (it's a tough job, but somebody had to do it). Here are the world's top destinations for indulging in ale,…
Filmmaker Wes Anderson Designed a Real Train Car You Can Ride In
Film director Wes Anderson (pictured above) has redesigned a real-life, luxury train carriage and, honestly, what took him so long? It's an environment—small, self-contained, elegant,…
Best Ghost Tours in the U.S.: 7 Ghoulish Guided Walks
From coast to coast, America has no shortage of ghost stories. Who better to explain the things that go bump in the night than a local tour guide? Whether you're an aspiring paranormal…
The "Into the Wild" Bus Finally Goes on Display at a Museum
For one day in June 2020, hikers in backcountry Alaska could glimpse a truly fanciful sight: a rusting, 1950s Fairbanks City Transit System bus flying over the treetops. In 1992, the…
Safety Tips for Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Follow this easy advice to avoid a dangerous bear encounter in the great outdoors.
Eight Ways to Plan a More Affordable, Safer Ski Vacation
The leaves are turning and the days are getting shorter. That means just one thing: The first ski trip is just a wax job and a blizzard away. Whether you're a gear junkie, gym rat or…
7 Bewitching Filming Locations from "Hocus Pocus" That You Can Visit in Salem, Massachusetts
Come, little children! It's all just a bunch of "Hocus Pocus" at these Salem spots that appeared in Disney's beloved Halloween movie classic.
The 8 Spookiest Catacombs and Tombs on the Planet
If you're looking for a way to face your humanity head on—or give yourself a good scare—few places will satisfy more than a visit to an old catacomb, tomb, or ossuary. We've chosen the…
New York City Puts Hotels, Shows, and Museums on Sale for October
Fall is normally New York City's most busy and expensive season, with hundreds of thousands of travelers descending on the city for business meetings, Broadway show weekends, the…