Recent travel reports point to growing interest in cooler destinations, and trips to Ireland and Sweden show why the shift makes sense. Summer travel used to feel fairly predictable. Book the Italy trip. Dream about Paris. Sweat through a crowded piazza. Pretend you are having a magical time while secretly wondering if your entire outfit…
Some flight attendants say small thank-you bags mean a lot. Others say the habit feels too close to tipping culture. I keep seeing posts about travelers bringing little gifts for flight attendants, and I’ll admit, I’ve always been curious about this. I appreciate flight attendants. I also know their job involves much more than handing…
The 2028 sailing will feature 11 gluten-free dining venues and no gluten-containing products onboard. For most travelers, eating on vacation is part of the fun. For travelers with celiac disease, it can be one of the most stressful parts of a trip. Every meal comes with questions about ingredients and cross-contamination. That’s why a new…
I’ve never been a big hotel-dresser person. Part of that is because I’m convinced I’ll forget something in a drawer and only realize it once I’m already at the airport. I’ll use the hotel closet for things that wrinkle, but otherwise, most of my clothes stay in my bag. Now, a doctor’s viral Instagram warning…
A journalist is testing the “Schengen Shuffle,” a legal slow-travel strategy that requires careful timing, spreadsheets, and a lot of planning. Spending two years in Europe sounds like the kind of thing that would require moving abroad and getting a residency visa. But veteran journalist Shellie Bailey-Shah is testing a different strategy. Bailey-Shah, her husband,…
The Points Guy’s 2026 airline report ranked Delta No. 1 overall, but Allegiant, Southwest, and American led in key categories. Delta Air Lines has been named the best U.S. airline in The Points Guy’s 2026 Best Airlines Report, marking another win for the carrier after years at the top of the rankings. But the full…
The 2026 Travelers’ Choice list includes canyon tours, city walks, food tours, whale watching, and one Chicago experience I can personally vouch for. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” list is basically a popularity contest with receipts: it’s based on a year’s worth of standout traveler reviews, and only a tiny slice of experiences…
Long layovers are never ideal, but some are much more painful than others. A good one gives you time to eat, stretch, freshen up, and maybe even leave the airport for a few hours. A bad one leaves you circling the terminal with a dying phone, a $17 sandwich, and nowhere decent to sit. The…