When traveling to other countries, it’s important to learn as much about the local customs and traditions as you can, and that’s particularly true when it comes to drinking alcohol. Not only will you avoid offending someone and not stick…
For those seeking to truly get away from it all, it’s not necessary to travel to an exotic, deserted island halfway around the world. There are states throughout this country that have fewer than 60 residents per square mile. And…
It takes a little extra effort to find the best deals on travel, but when done right, all the savings add up, making your trip a bargain. From knowing how to get free flights and cash back from airlines to…
Art lovers flock to big cities for amenities like world-class museums, major performing arts venues, and funky districts full of galleries, studios, and hip boutiques. But don’t assume small-town America is an artistic wasteland — in fact, there are plenty…
Spring can be one of the most challenging times to score a bargain on a cruise. That’s due in large part to spring break and Easter, when many travelers are cruise-bound. If you want to trim cruise costs, one way…
Don’t let the cost of gas, food, and lodging get in the way of enjoying a favorite American pastime: the summer road trip. With these 11 planning tips, road trippers can cover hundreds of miles on a strict budget. STAY…
If you love food enough to travel for the best, we’ve tracked down the best food festivals around the world that should definitely be on your bucket list to attend.…
For over a century, chefs have hoped their restaurants would be awarded Michelin stars. Only the very top tier of restaurants around the world get them, however, so earning a…
Cruise lines once might have been known as floating bar-buffets that provided just a few activities for kids as an afterthought. But now almost all cruise lines — not just pricey…
Cherry-blossom appreciation has been elevated to an art by the Japanese, who each spring hold everything from flower-appreciation picnics to poetry readings beneath the trees’ delicate pink blooms. But other…
Traveling with young children is one of the more stressful aspects of parenting. By the time the trip is over, parents may feel the need for a vacation from the…
Spring break is just around the corner, but not everyone can drop a ton of cash on a spendy vacation on the beach. The good news is that it’s easy…
Hollywood isn’t the only place celebrities are made, nor the only place they take their final rest. Still, Southern California probably has more celebrity gravesites per capita than any other…
Mentions of Miami and South Beach may prompt visions of beautiful people on the boardwalk, glitzy nightclubs, and pool parties, but there’s more than just nightlife in Florida‘s most glamorous…
Spending a little one-on-one time with a partner at a romantic hideaway may sound like the stuff of dreams. But the cost of a special night in a secluded or…
There are some eye-poppingly cool places to relieve yourself around the world, but there are also some serious differences between Americans’ bathroom habits and what they might encounter in other…
There was a time when you could spot tourists by the cameras dangling around their necks. But thanks to smartphones, nearly all travelers now carry high-quality, reliable cameras right in…
Falling late in February, Presidents’ Day weekend is an ideal time for a midwinter getaway. Whether it’s to indulge in a little skiing and sledding or to escape the cold…