The experience of COVID lockdowns and border closures over the past couple of years has given many Americans a newfound appreciation for the privilege of international travel. In recent summers, the tourism industry saw a huge rebound in the form…
Renting a car is such a commonplace aspect of travel in the U.S. that you’d think the process is foolproof. But people make plenty of mistakes ― and end up paying handsomely ― when it comes to rental cars. “Renting…
I found myself refreshing TripAdvisor’s Yellowstone forum for the third time that day. It was late April, and I was scrambling to book accommodation inside Yellowstone National Park for the July Fourth weekend, peak season. Lodging typically sells out 10…
Taking a vacation can be a great way to unwind, but often the way we approach travel makes it anything but relaxing. In fact, many of our vacation habits are quite stress-inducing. “It’s important to remove stressors from vacation time…
Expedia. Skyscanner. Booking.com. Trip.com. Priceline. These days there are countless third-party platforms for booking flights, hotels, rental cars and other aspects of the travel experience. While these websites can make the planning process feel more seamless and convenient, there are…
Record-setting heatwaves have been making headlines this summer and are likely to continue in the coming weeks. That means those with upcoming travel plans should be extra sure to pay attention and take proper precautions. “Enjoying the sun is all…
Hotel guests often interact with a number of staffers ― from valets to bellhops to lobby bartenders. And in these exchanges, it’s common knowledge to tip them accordingly. But there’s one staff category that is often ignored in the tip…
Empowering, freeing and offering the chance to explore entirely on your own terms, solo travel is often romanticized as the ultimate way to find yourself. But even the most independent adventurers can feel a wave of loneliness now and then,…
When you’re on vacation, your hard-earned dollars sometimes feel like “Monopoly” money ― especially if you’re dealing with cash in an unfamiliar currency. Then there’s the inescapable temptation of “travel math,” which might seem fun but can lead to catastrophic…
At the end of May, Britney Spears made the news for some drama on a flight from Cabo San Lucas to Los Angeles — not only did she smoke on the flight (which is illegal) and admit to drinking vodka,…