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I Let Novels Guide My Travels—And It Brings Each Place (and Book!) to Life

Want to make your getaway a more immersive experience? Pick up a book.

5 Apps That Will Help You Find the Cheapest Gas Wherever You Wander

These mobile tools offer real-time price comparisons—and even cash back


I Take Skillcations on My Own—And They’ve Totally Changed the Way I Travel

From hands-on experiences to educational adventures, these journeys have reinvented how I see the world


8 Great Reasons You Should Absolutely Take a Solo Vacation

Not sure if you should book that ticket for one? The benefits of solo travel go beyond your average vacation.


70% of Gen Zers Are Embracing This Travel Trend—Here’s Why It’s the Perfect Trip for Any...

Want freedom, flexibility and a bunch of new friends? This travel trend seriously delivers.

Hybrid Solo Travel Is the Genius Way to Vacation Alone, Together

Want the comfort of a group trip and the benefits of solo travel? Here's how to make it happen.


The Answer to Burnout Is the Adult Gap Year—Here’s How to Take One Without Sabotaging Your Career

You're stretched beyond belief and not even close to retiring. The answer? It just might be an adult gap year.

10 Tour Companies That Turn Solo Travel into a Group Trip

Group tours for solo travelers​? Yes, please! These 10 tour companies make travel fun for everyone.


Starbucks Has Its Own Coffee Farm, and I Got to Visit—Here’s What It Was Like

Coffee fans, get ready. If you're looking for a travel experience like no other, you have to go to the...


This Is the No. 1 Road Trip of the Year—And the Best Itinerary to Follow

Get in! We're going for a ride along the ultimate U.S. travel route.


16 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Memory-Making Adventures

Pack your bags, because 2026 is going to be a great year for travel!

Gen Z Is Changing the Travel Game—Here’s What You Can Learn from Them

Younger travelers are tossing the guidebooks and reshaping the future of travel on their own terms


9 Things That Really Wowed Me on the Largest Cruise Ship in the World, Royal Caribbean’s Star of the...

Find out what it's really like to sail on the largest cruise ship in the world


I Sailed on the Disney Destiny Preview Cruise—Here Are All the Top Don’t-Miss Villain Moments

While Disney is known for its heroes, there's something so irresistible about a dastardly villain


The Best Time to Visit France for Outstanding Food and Fantastic Weather

Pack your bags and say oui! to a perfectly timed French vacation


10 Best Kidulting Trips for the Most Fun You’ve Had in Years

All the activities you loved as a kid are making a comeback—and these are the best places to indulge your...

Cruise Workers Are Forbidden from Breaking This Surprising Rule on Board

A veteran crew member explains the policy passengers rarely hear about, plus what really happens when someone ignores it


These Are the Best—And Worst—Times for Avoiding Labor Day Weekend Traffic

Make sure to plan ahead for your Labor Day weekend road trip



Here’s the Simple Trick to Cooling Off Your Car as Quickly as Possible

Hint: It's not the A/C alone—it's how you use it


Carnival Cruise Line Announces a Huge Beverage Change—And Fans Are Divided

This Carnival Cruise drink menu shake-up is making waves


The Best Time to Visit St. Thomas for Snorkeling, Sailing and Sun

This expert guide will help you find the best time to visit St. Thomas, along with plenty of fun things...


These Are the Best—And Worst—Times for Avoiding 4th of July Traffic

You'll want to plan your Independence Day getaway accordingly


The Gross Reason Why You Should Never Get a Slushie from a Gas Station

Head straight for the cooler of bottled drinks instead. Trust us.


You Should Avoid This Type of Food on a Cruise—Here’s Why

This choice could mean the difference between enjoying your cruise on deck or from behind your cabin door

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Using Your Cellphone on Cruise Ships Just Got Easier—Here’s What to Know

Using your cell phone on a cruise can cost you more than the actual cruise. These two new options may...


Carnival Cruise Line Charges for This Popular Snack—And Passengers Have Thoughts

It's a beloved staple, it used to be free, and now it's sparking debate at sea


This Is the Dirtiest Part of a Cruise Ship, According to the CDC

This germy spot will make you need the bad kind of R&R—rest and recuperation


Cruising to Mexico Is About to Get More Expensive—Here’s Why

Another hidden cruise cost? This one's mandatory.


Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua Offers All the Fun of a Megaship on a More Manageable Scale

Big on features, light on overwhelm—NCL's Aqua proves you don't need to go massive to have an unforgettable cruise with...


I’ve Been on Two of the Biggest Cruise Ships in the World—Here’s the One I Would Be Most...

In the battle of megaships, MSC's brand-new World America competes head-to-head with Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. See which...