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Women Who Travel Book Club: 13 New Books for Your Summer Reading List

Our editors and contributors share their favorite new titles.

How to Get a Workout in While Traveling

Travel does not have to put a damper on your workout routine.

This Black Women’s Luxury Travel Community Is Bringing 300 Ladies To The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture

Travel Divas started with bus trips to New Orleans and has since traveled far and wide. The community is returning to its roots for ESSENCE Fest in a big way.

8 Best Travel Dresses Of 2024, Tested By Travel Experts

Our top options include CSB's Racer Back Maxi dress and Lululemon's Align dress.

What to bring camping: Here are the essentials to pack for your next camping trip

It's camping season! Here is a checklist of what to bring camping no matter what type of trip you have planned.

13 Cheapest Countries To Visit That Travelers Always Skip

These are places that tourists don't consider as much as some of their more popular neighbors.

The best time to book flights for the cheapest airfare in 2024

Experts share their advice on the best time to book flights so you can save money on airfare this year.

Pennsylvania travel guide: 6 family-friendly destinations for your vacation

Pennsylvania is a state full of history. It is also a state home to a popular United States theme park, Hersheypark, that provides loads of fun for families.

What is glamping? Meet the new frontier of outdoor camping vacations

Glamping began in the 16th century but was formally named in the early 2000s. Glamping is camping with a luxury twist. Here's how to do it.

The statistics prove it – America is the greatest country in the world for tourists

It was either Mark Twain or Benjamin Disraeli who came up with the adage about “lies, damned lies, and statistics”, and the possible unreliability of big numbers used to bolster otherwise flimsy arguments. Twain once declared that he took the phrase from the former British prime minister, even though it does not appear in Disraeli’s papers, and the...

How to Save Money on Family Road Trips Without Everyone Feeling Miserable

Road trips can be a great budget-friendly family trip. You get to spend time with your loved ones while exploring some new and interesting places. But if you’re not careful, your expenses can climb up, making the trip costly and stressful. Saving money while keeping everybody happy takes some creative thinking. Here are some ways you can save money on your family road trip without everyone feeling miserable.

Exactly what happens to your body when you step onto a plane – and how to stay healthy

Humans never evolved to be transported through the skies in a long metal tube at more than 500 miles per hour, so it’s perhaps unsurprising that aeroplane travel has some pretty unusual effects on our body. A recent scientific study in the journal Thorax made headlines after finding that the cabin pressure at cruising altitude appears to lower bloo...

Going on vacation with friends? Read this first.

If you want to get away together, but you don't want to fight, here's what you need to know.

In this tiny town off US 101, brunch isn't a detour. It's a destination.

It’s midmorning on the front end of the summer’s first heat wave in King City. An Amtrak bus grinds its brakes to a stop in an oversized parking lot next to a McDonald’s, and riders disembark in ones and twos. As they blink their eyes and shade the sun with the backs of their hands, some immediately grab for a vape pen. Others hold their phones up toward the sky looking for some kind of celestial signal relief. Others still shuffle into the fast...

Air Travel Is Hell. Here Are 25 Little Ways to Make It Easier on Your Body

Flying isn't getting any better, but you can at least go in prepared.

A family of 4 learned to sail and now call a 35-foot boat home as they travel the world with their dog

Nicky Piccalilli, her husband, two of her kids taught themselves to sail and now live on a boat full-time while traveling around the world.

Taking a summer vacation? Don’t make these dumb mistakes

Don't let scammers ruin your family vacation. Here are nine travel traps you should avoid.

See The Most Beautiful Spots In Eastern Tennessee On This Scenic Road Trip

Mountains, caves, and waterfalls—oh my!

There’s no need to tip in Japan. Here’s what else travelers should know.

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Japan, now may be the time to go, but here’s what you should know first.

Apple unveils new travel-friendly features coming to Apple Pay, iPhone, AirPods

Apple is on a mission to replace your physical wallet with a digital one.

Man who's visited every country on Earth shares which one is 'the best'

A man who has visited every country in the world has opened up about the best place he’s ever been that has “everything you could want”. For a lot of people, travel is one of the most fun and eye-opening parts of life. From advice on securing the best seats on a plane to viral packing hacks, it seems there is no end to the amount of tips and tricks...

These Vintage Beach Photos Show That Summer Fun Is Timeless

No matter how fast the world changes and technology evolves, nothing will ever take the place of good old-fashioned fun in the sun on the beach.

The 8 Best Lightweight Luggage Pieces to Buy Now, According to a Travel Expert

Lighten up before liftoff.

This Stunning Region in Portugal Is a Wine Lover's Dream — With Historic Train Rides, Scenic Boat Tours, and Luxury Hotels

Wine, forests, and boat tours. What else do you need?

24 Wellness Experiences to Book in 2024

From yoga retreats to high-tech spas and everything in between.

I embraced this alternative lifestyle for the freedom - but I ended up trapped

I felt light and free. Until I didn't.

Top 6 Travel Destinations That Aren’t Worth Your Money

There are many places to travel in the world, but not all of them are worth the money. This is especially true of locations that have become overly touristy or that significantly raise their prices...

I Take Multiple Trips to Greece Every Year, and These Are the 15 Things I Always Pack — From $18

From tassel-adorned sandals to roomy straw totes, here’s how to look like a regular in Santorini or Mykonos.

The Incredible Life Inside The World's Largest Holiday Resort

Step into the incredible life at Baha Mar Holiday Resort! Secrets of the Mega Resort takes a fascinating look at how Baha Mar creates 1 million dream holidays a year. With access to the world's largest luxury resort, this gives an access-all-areas pass into the high-end world of private jets, trained flamingos and exclusive penthouses run by a team of 5,000 staff who pamper guests 24/7 in the Bahamian sun. ►Subscribe – http://goo.gl/wpc2Q1

This Small, Luxurious Expedition Ship Takes Adventurers on the Amazon River in Search of Pink Dolphins and Stunning Scenery

On an expedition from Rio de Janeiro to the depths of the Amazon, one intrepid writer discovers moments of joy, both big and small, aboard the Seabourn Venture.

The Best Economy Seat To Book For A Long-Haul Flight

Premium upgrades aren't in most people's budgets, but there are key ways to maximize comfort with your economy cabin seat choice. View Entire Post ›

If You’re Only Taking A Carry-On For Your Next Trip (And The Thought Is Making You Nervous Sweat), These 30 Things Will Help

No need to pay extra for luggage and then spend time at baggage claim when you can now easily fit what you need into a carry-on. View Entire Post ›

Most Pet-Friendly Travel Destinations in the U.S.

5 Things You Should Know Before Taking Your First Long-Haul Flight

How to get the most out of your big flight.

Need to book a last-minute trip? These 5 tips can help you save on plane tickets.

Last-minute travel is often expensive. Here's how to search for the best deals.

'Wonderful' underrated Irish city home to whiskey history, exotic wildlife and more

Cork City is the perfect place to stay for those seeking luxury or adventure

American Retirees Flock to This International Destination — and It's Got Great Health Care, Low Taxes, and High Quality of Life

Hint: it’s in Europe.

3 Places To Travel That Are Like Hawaii but Way Cheaper

Outdoor enthusiasts and tourists seeking a relaxing getaway in paradise head to Hawaii for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, volcanoes and endless natural beauty. That said, it comes at a...

Here’s What It Was Like To Travel While Black During Jim Crow

It’s hard to go anywhere and not run into Black travelers. Every year, more African Americans explore destinations further away from their homes. For some, travel and wellness have become synonymous. It’s a major part of many Black millennials and Gen-Z Americans’ lives. However, the road for Black people to travel freely in the US… Continue reading Here’s What It Was Like To Travel While Black During Jim Crow

How to Avoid Crowds at Yosemite National Park

Unaihuiziphotography/iStock/Getty Images If you're planning to visit Yosemite National Park this summer, you might want to plan your visit very carefully. In the summer months, the park infamously witnesses incredibly high levels of tourism, which results in major traffic congestion and delays. Last year, visitors were stuck in their cars for up to four hours at peak times, SFGate reported. The issue, at the time, was twofold. The park decided...

My Grandparents Have Been Traveling for 60 Years — Here Are the 11 Comfy Items They Always Pack As Retirees

Keep reading for travel advice from my grandparents who say they’re in the “golden age” of their life.

How to Travel When You Don't Speak the Language

Go beyond translation apps when traveling where you don't speak the language with tips from the Deaf community.

Tourists warned about extreme heat in Europe: What you should consider

Currently, record-high temperatures are being recorded across Europe, and some countries are issuing special warnings due to cases of abnormal heat and forest fires. Tourists have been warned to travel to Greece, Italy, Spain, and several other popular EU destinations with caution, according to Schengen.News. From Greece to Italy. Where the most ex...

The 8 Coolest Train Trips You Can Take

All aboard!

Europeans suffer from ‘vacation deprivation,’ despite working less and having more time off than their American and Japanese peers

People’s attitudes toward vacation and its place in each country’s culture dictate why they feel deprived of their downtime, Expedia's report finds.

5 dirt-cheap purchases that can make retirement in America so much more comfortable and enjoyable — how many have you made?

Living frugally in your golden years? Consider these buys.

Rich Gen Zers Are Choosing Travel Over Kids

A survey says 42.8 percent of Gen Zers making $150,000 or more a year are saving for travel over having kids.

14 HOURS in Deluxe Nightjet Sleeper train: Amsterdam to Vienna

Nightjet's Amsterdam to Vienna service is one of the newest revivals of sleeper train routes in Europe! In the era of "flygskam", or flight shaming, can its deluxe sleeper really provide good value when crossing Europe? I check out my favourite sleeper train operator in this video again: Nightjet is a wonderful service and I hope you'll be a sleeper train convert too!

I quit teaching to become a luxury-travel advisor. Since making the transition, I've learned a lot and grown professionally.

Kaylee Stith, a former teacher, became a travel agent last year. She spoke with BI about her journey and lessons learned in the travel industry.

How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Nashville, Tennessee

From Southern staples to fiery fowl, no one leaves Music City hungry