When was the last time you used a travel agent? If you’re like most people I know, it was probably sometime during the Clinton administration. While it’s true that most aspects of travel can be booked online, that’s not always the best –...
Every year it seems Americans are more eagerly choosing experiences over gift giving for the winter holidays. Instead, there’s a growing sense of value for time spent trying new things with your dearest. And there’s nothing that strengthens relationships (couples, family, and friends) more than...
Travel hacking means different things to different people. To some, it's maximizing frequent flyer programs. To others, it's utilizing hotel loyalty program upgrades all over the world. To me, it's anything that saves me time, money, or sanity. Oh, and it has to be really...
There are a lot of tempting vacation destinations many thousands of feet above sea level: the Alps, the Himalayas, the Bugaboo Mountains, Kilimanjaro, and Machu Picchu, to name just a few. High altitude vacations often mean bright, clear days, challenging hikes, and (depending on...
A small backpack can be a comfortable, hands-free way to carry personal items while traveling. Unfortunately, it can be an easy target for thieves, too. Despite what I tell my children, I don’t really have eyes in the back of my head. Besides...
Ready for some irony? I’m a travel writer who’s afraid to fly. A few years ago, it got so bad that I decided to take a fear of flying course. While I’m still not overjoyed to travel 600 mph...
What’s the only thing better than embarking upon an amazing adventure? Embarking upon an amazing adventure with lots of great wine. That’s why this week we’re proud to feature four Adventure Collection journeys to some of the world’s most fabled wine producing regions…Salud! ...
Ah fall. The colorful leaves, the roar of a Saturday afternoon football crowd, kids getting settled in for a brand new school year. For many, it’s understandably a quiet and relaxing time, sandwiched as it is between the long hot summer break and the cold,...
Last summer I took what was, for me at least, an unplugged vacation: I brought my iPad and left my laptop at home. With its small size and amazing battery life, the iPad has always been a great entertainment device. Add a few...
A few summers ago, my husband and I took our kids to Andalucía. I’d wanted to go for years, but knew it wouldn’t be an easy family trip. Not only is it incredibly hot there in the summer, but most of the...