In what travelers are calling a “Christmas nightmare,” Southwest Airlines canceled more than 60% of its flights on Tuesday, stranding thousands as winter storms continue to disrupt air travel across the country. According to FlightAware, Southwest’s mass cancellations and delays…
The promise of the sharing economy is that anyone can transform their car, summer house, or guest room into a lucrative business. But that peer-to-peer model comes with its own safety issues, in part because consumers have to trust —…
With price tags that rival homes in exclusive neighborhoods and interior furnishings and amenities to match, today’s luxury recreational vehicles are sophisticated mini-mansions on wheels. Travelers with millions of dollars to spend on an RV can ensure they never have…
The hotel industry has gone through quite a bit of upheaval in the past couple of years, and as things start to normalize, the new normal for many hotels is fewer amenities that we’ve come to take for granted. Whether…
The bald eagle is the comeback kid of the conservation world, soaring back in numbers after spending decades in danger of extinction. “Bald eagles are powerful symbols of resilience,” says Crystal Slusher with the American Eagle Foundation. “Seeing one or…
Boring weather isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but the forecast doesn’t always oblige. Freaky weather isn’t only the stuff of dramatic headlines like the lightning strikes that killed three people and left one survivor in Washington, D.C., or the bomb…
From Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon to Yosemite and the Great Smoky Mountains, there are numerous must-see national parks among the hundreds sprinkled across the U.S. If visiting a handful…
Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Caribbean offers tons of activities and world-famous cuisine that the whole family can enjoy. Wondering where to stay…
Spending $20 for a half-wilted salad or small sandwich at the airport can be a real drag while traveling. The smarter move is to pack your own snacks and forego…
This season is stressful enough thanks to the usual perils of holiday travel plus a lingering pandemic, and adding houseguests to the chaos only makes it more volatile. If you’re hosting…
Squeezing in a last-minute vacation doesn’t always have to cost a fortune or require months of planning. Though plane tickets are typically cheaper if you buy them weeks in advance,…
When the holidays roll around, you can do your best to plan the perfect meals, gifts, and activities, but travel nightmares are always ready to bring out our collective inner…
Unless you’re taking your RV someplace warm for the winter, it needs to be prepped for the cold, when unused pipes are as likely to burst as they are in…
If you’re looking for a quiet getaway, these cabins offer peaceful, often remote stays for between two and 10 guests. With locations that give you access to skiing, hiking, snowmobiling,…
Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift, and other celebrities have splurged big time on luxury aircraft as an alternative to commercial flights.
Looking to take a vacation with your dog some time soon? There are plenty of pet-friendly hotels across the country, offering amenities like off-leash beaches, plush beds, and yappy hours.…
While skiing and snowboarding are no doubt two of the more fun and exciting activities for winter, there’s also no doubt that preparing for a slope-side excursion can be a…
If you’ve been kicking around ideas for how you want to celebrate New Year’s Eve, you can take “renting an Airbnb with friends for one night” right off the table. …