People plan vacations around all types of goals, from sports to sleep to sustainability. For an increasing number of people, however, the focus of their travel is much more solemn, or even macabre ― a practice known commonly as “dark…
If you ask people why they travel, you’ll probably get a different answer from each person. One wants to experience another culture, one is going on a bachelorette trip, one wants to make their kids better humans and another is…
Over the past few years, many Americans’ eyes have been opened to the beautiful sights in their own backyards. The National Park System reported a record for visitors following 2020, with travelers flocking to popular spots like the Grand Canyon,…
Traveling with your partner is a great way to strengthen your bond while exploring a new destination and making lifelong memories together. “Sometimes couples get stuck in familiar grooves of conflict, entrenched roles and squabbles while living out the same…
It’s not staying hydrated, eating well or even handwashing (although those are all important, too) ― when New York City emergency room physician Dr. Calvin Sun travels, his No. 1 priority is quality sleep. There’s no denying that traveling has…
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Emotional farewells are a common sight at airports, but travelers leaving the New Zealand city of Dunedin will have to be quick. A new three-minute time limit on goodbye hugs in the airport’s drop-off area…
In the rush of day-to-day life, we don’t always have the opportunity to slow down and move at our own pace. Even on vacation, there’s an urge to visit, do and taste as many things as possible in a new…
Coming down with a virus is always a bummer, whether you have an empty calendar or a full one. But it can be flat-out maddening when that pesky cold aligns with a vacation you’re excited about. Who wants to be…
For many people, bookmarking restaurants and bars is a beloved part of trip planning. And if you’re someone who considers dining and drinking an experience more than a necessity, then you may want to plan your entire vacation around destinations…
Funnily enough, on my recent budget red-eye flights to and from Indonesia, I slept better than I expected. I’m typically not a good plane sleeper, so what changed? I noticed I had let go of my idea of “the perfect…