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Metro tracks in Paris between buildings with platforms on both sides
I'm an American Living in Paris and This Is My No. 1 Travel Tip for Anyone Visiting
Hands dispensing sunscreen lotion in front of a bathroom mirror
Dermatologists Say There’s 1 Thing You Should Always Do Before a Flight—and Most Travelers Forget It
Kyotos Kiyomizudera temple with visitors exploring the grounds
I've Lived in Tokyo for 20 Years and These Are the 3 Most Important Phrases to Know When Visiting Japan
An arrangement featuring a thermometer small colorful case bags a power bank with cables and a mesh zippered pouch
10 Surprising Items I Always Have in My Carry-on ‘Just in Case’ While Traveling With My Kids—From $6
Beautiful autumn colors of red Japanese maple trees with a little girl on bridge over pond, Tokyo
These Shoulder-season Months Are the Secret to Saving Money and Avoiding Crowds During Your Tokyo Trip
Two pilots in a cockpit having a discussion while facing the instrumental panel displays and controls of the airplane
The Surprising Reason Pilots Leave the Cockpit Door Open Before Flights
A hotel kettle and cups on a tray placed atop a mini refrigerator in a wooden cabinet
Why You Should Never Use the Kettle in Your Hotel Room, According to Travelers
A tour guide in a tourist setting pointing out sights to a group
Why Hire a Travel Advisor? 20 Experts Share How They Save Time, Reduce Stress, and Elevate Every Trip
A crowded airline checkin line at an airport people waiting in a queue with luggage
Yes, Airlines Can Legally Bump You From a Flight—Here’s What to Do and How Much Money They Owe You If It Happens
A flight attendant standing inside an aircraft cabin
This Is the Most Annoying Thing Airplane Passengers Do, According to Flight Attendants
An airplane wing flying above a cloudy sky
Google Flights Just Debunked the Biggest Myth About Booking Holiday Travel
A sunset view of Porto Portugal showcasing the Douro River with boats and riverside buildings
I’ve Lived in Lisbon for 4 Years—Here’s My No. 1 Travel Tip for Visiting Portugal (and It’s Free)
An airplane mid-flight against a background of a blue sky with clouds
What Actually Happens If You’re on the No-fly List?
A United boarding pass for a flight from Newark to Rome being held with an airport terminal background
This Is the Worst Thing to See on Your Boarding Pass—and No, It's Not SSSS
Hands inspecting and lifting bed sheets on a mattress
This City Has the Worst Bed Bug Problem in the U.S. With the Most Hotel Infestations
Open suitcase on rack in hotel room
Why You Should Never Leave Your Luggage On the Hotel Room Floor, According to Travel Experts
The Ponte Vecchio bridge in Florence Italy spanning the Arno River surrounded by historic buildings
I've Lived in Italy for 16 Years and This Is My No. 1 Travel Tip
Two cheerful people outdoors one showing a credit card and phone while the other holds a coffee cup and gestures excitedly
This Is the No. 1 Travel Credit Card for 2025, According to a New Report
A display of travel items including a sling bag flat shoes a pouch and a woman wearing a casual dress
I’m a Former Travel Agent, and Here Are 10 Things You Won’t Need for a Europe Trip and What to Bring Instead
Unmade bed with disheveled bedding and a visible mattress
The Most Common Place to Pick Up Bed Bugs Is a Hotel Room—and Experts Say This Simple Hack Can Kill Them Fast
A barreltop table displaying three dishes pasta with a creamy sauce pesto pasta and a margherita pizza
This Is the Biggest Mistake Travelers Make When Ordering Food in Italy, According to a Long-time Resident
Airport customer service desk with a line of passengers waiting to be assisted a sign shows flight details
This Simple Airport Hack Can Save You Hours When Flights Get Delayed or Canceled
People walking on a pier between two docked cruise ships seagulls flying above
Yes, Cruise Ships Can Leave Without You—Here’s When and Why That Happens
Child seated on an airplane with a snack tray containing a sandwich a small snack item a closed bottle of water and a napkin
We Asked 7 Nutritionists What to Eat On a Flight—and This Is What They Recommend
A pilot and flight attendant wearing face masks standing in an airport terminal
What Happens When a Pilot Gets Sick or Dies Mid-flight?
Person holding a passport in one hand while typing on a laptop with the other hand
What to Know About Applying or Renewing a Passport During the Government Shutdown
Formula 1 event logo display in a public square Budapest with historical structures in the background
How to Plan Your First Trip to a Formula One Race, According to a Travel Advisor Who Loves the Sport
A street view of Reykjavik showing shops pedestrians and parked cars on both sides of the road
This City Was Named Safest in the World for Travelers—for the Second Year in a Row
A hilltop villa surrounded by lush forest in a mountainous landscape
I’ve Been a Travel Advisor for Over Two Decades—Here’s How to Craft the Perfect Itinerary for Any Destination
Two people seated in an airplane appear to be discussing something on a tablet screen
This Is the 1 Thing Travel Experts Say You Should Always Bring on a Flight—and No, It’s Not a Neck Pillow
Firstclass airline seat equipped with a pillow and remote console along with a tray featuring magazines and refreshments
Is That Flight Upgrade Worth the Extra Cost? Here’s How to Decide, According to Air Travel Experts
Person gripping an airplane armrest appearing tense
I’m a Travel Writer Terrified of Flying—and This Science-backed Tool Eased My Fear
Rocky mountains with a prominent dome and forestcovered valley
What to Know Before Visiting U.S. National Parks This Summer Amid Staffing Cuts and Record Visitor Numbers
Person lounging by a pool on a tiled deck
What Does a Five-star Hotel Rating Actually Mean?
A hand opening a door to a hotel room with a bed visible inside
These Are the Dirtiest Parts of a Hotel Room, According to Housekeeping
Person standing in line at an airport holding a suitcase wearing casual attire including flipflops with other people visible in the queue
Flight Attendants Say This Is the 1 Type of Shoe You Should Never Wear on a Plane
Lit bathroom indicator sign inside an airplane showing a man a sink and a woman
This Is the Best Time to Use the Bathroom on a Plane, According to a Flight Attendant and Frequent Fliers
Driving through Lake District National Park
This Country Ranked No. 1 in the World for Friendly Drivers With a 'Keep Calm' Attitude
A crowded airline checkin line at an airport people waiting in a queue with luggage
Overbooked Flight? The Airline Could Owe You Over $2,000—Plus, How to Avoid Getting Bumped in the First Place
A closeup of a luggage tag attached to a black suitcase at an airport
There’s a New Luggage Scam Targeting Checked Bags—Here’s What You Need to Know
A hand retrieves a boarding pass from a selfservice kiosk
Why You Should Always Print Your Boarding Pass
Firstclass airplane seat with a glass of champagne and a side dish on the table next to windows
We Asked 4 Travel Experts the Best Way to Get a Flight Upgrade—and They All Agreed on These Top Tips
Person with a backpack facing a departures board with cancelled flights
What to Do If Your Flight Is Canceled, According to Air Travel Experts
Suitcase by bed in hotel room at tourist resort
Why You Should Always Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub, According to Travel Experts
The Sagrada Família basilica with trees and sunlight in Barcelona
Protests Against Overtourism Are Erupting Across Europe—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
Hands securing contents in a suitcase with strap includes clothing and toiletries
Yes, This Viral Beauty Hack Will Get Your Skincare Past TSA—but Dermatologists Say It's a Bad Idea
Items including a laptop, phone, wallet, belt, and toiletries in a TSA security tray on a conveyor belt
The One Item You Should Never Put in a TSA Bin—and What to Do Instead
Person wearing headphones on a boat looking at the horizon
This Type of Music Can Cut Motion Sickness in Half, According to Science
A tray of airplane food served on a passengers table including a plate with a main dish a bread roll a salad a dessert and a drink
We Asked 7 Nutrition Experts What Not to Eat on a Plane—Here's Their 'Must Avoid' List
Smartphone charging at an airport service station plug outlet
The TSA Warns Against 'Juice Jacking' at the Airport—Here's How to Protect Yourself
A cheetah in the wild on the left, a person photographing animals from a safari vehicle on the right
I'm a Professional Photographer and These Are My Safari Photo Secrets
A person cleaning a TV remote control with a cloth
This Is the First Thing You Should Do When You Enter a Hotel Room, According to Housekeeping
A passport partially visible in the pocket of a black carry-on bag
Why You Should Never Put Your Passport in Your Carry-on
Hands holding a US passport a suitcase in the background
The One Color You Should Never Wear in a Passport Photo
Aircraft wing over mountains, bridge visible extending across water
These Are the Longest Flights in the World—Plus Doctor-approved Tips for Getting Through Ultra-long Hauls
Three people taking a selfie together smiling and posing against a yellow tiled background
This Is the World’s Most Dangerous Destination to Take a Selfie—Plus How to Do It Safely While Traveling
A hand holding a smartphone displaying an online flight check-in screen at an airport terminal
When You Check in for a Flight Matters—Here’s Why
Person using a laptop on an airplane seat while in flight
This Is the Best Seat on a Plane for Fast Wi-Fi, According to an Expert—and No, It’s Not in First Class
A person retrieves a suitcase from an airport baggage carousel, with others seated in the background
How to Get Your Luggage to Arrive First at Baggage Claim, According to Aviation Experts
Putting away checked bag on airplane
The Overhead Bin Rules Flight Attendants Wish Every Traveler Knew
Temple gate in a garden area with trees and a pathway
These Destinations Have the Highest Levels of Travel Fraud, According to Mastercard
A person wearing a sleep mask resting on an airplane seat
The 1 Simple Thing You Can Do to Sleep Better on Vacation—and It Doesn't Cost a Thing