While many travelers struggle to accumulate enough rewards points to book a paltry domestic flight, there are those who have managed to jet around the world like royalty (or something close to it), using points alone. Here are the tales…
Many airlines are moving away from first class, instead upgrading lucrative business-class cabins that are within financial reach of more passengers. Still, the airlines that do still offer first-class travel are making the experience more extravagant than ever, with custom,…
Working out the logistics of holiday travel probably ranks somewhere between going to the dentist and filing taxes. Between the crowds (on the roads, in the air, and everywhere else) and the sky-high prices, holiday travel can bring out the…
Leaf-peeping season is just around the corner, a time that inspires nature lovers to hit the road in search of the season’s vibrant displays of color in picturesque and bucolic settings. While driving along famed foliage routes is one way…
A good drink doesn’t come cheap most places. Except during happy hour, when two-for-one specials and savings on wine, beer, cocktails, and food make it easy to buy a round for your friends or even pick up the tab if…
Any New Yorker will tell you that there is a real love-hate dynamic about living in the city. The glamorous nightlife, delicious cheap eats, and one-of-a-kind boutiques come with a price, namely never-ending construction, traffic, high prices, and a fast-paced…
America’s National Park Service is more than 100 years old. Yellowstone was the very first national park, recognized by Congress in 1872. But the agency didn’t become official until President…
Just because you haven’t set foot on campus in decades doesn’t mean you should strike college towns from your list of places to visit or retire to. Many of the…
Ready to embrace RV life? Whether you just want to rent an RV for a long summer road trip or are thinking about retiring and hitting the road full time,…
From artistic designs to over-the-top luxury, these 20 public restrooms around the world attract visitors for far more than necessity.
Although fall doesn’t officially arrive until Sept. 23, Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for many Americans. With tourist season over, assuming the annual vacation budget hasn’t been…
From blue crab spots to museums and free events, discover the best things to do in Baltimore, also known as Charm City.
Movies are often giant advertisements for the locations where they’re shot. The baseball diamond from the 1989 tearjerker “Field of Dreams” sees about 65,000 fans a year, proving true the…
Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a journey far from home, an overnight stay often means balancing comfort and cost. Drastic variation from one budget hotel to the next —…
Dreaming of #VanLife? Compare the best national and regional camper van rental companies, plus peer-to-peer options, before you book.
Another school year is about to begin across the country, and parents are scrambling to make sure their children’s backpacks are stuffed with must-have supplies. But what do kids in…
Yes, kids are great — but if you’re used to senior-oriented living, as in a 55-plus community, then you might want to consider continuing that kid-free lifestyle when on the…
One of the advantages of traveling by RV is that you can bring your dog everywhere you go. It’s where to stop that becomes more of a challenge. Some RV…