Hiking tourism continues to surge across Europe, which now accounts for more than 35% of the global hiking travel market, the largest share worldwide. As travelers look for more active, nature-focused trips in 2026, islands offering dramatic scenery, well-marked trails, and varied terrain are emerging as top destinations. A new study by Island Hopping analyzed…
Americans are heading into 2026 ready to travel — and spend more doing it. A new travel trends survey from Beach.com found that U.S. travelers expect to spend an average of $6,354 on travel in 2026, marking a noticeable jump from last year. Even more telling: nearly seven in ten Americans say their travel budget…
A simple question posted online sparked an unexpectedly intense discussion: Where would you never travel to again? What followed was a flood of responses from people around the world, many citing personal safety concerns, political climates, cost, harassment, or simply feeling underwhelmed. Some destinations were mentioned repeatedly, while others drew sharp disagreement from fellow travelers…
If a beach getaway is on your 2026 wish list, travelers have already done the homework for you. TripAdvisor has released its latest Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Beaches list, ranking the top U.S. beaches based on a full year of traveler reviews. Out of more than 8 million listings worldwide, fewer than 1%…
Ringing in the new year doesn’t have to mean freezing in Times Square or blowing your entire travel budget on one night out. A new study from WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities to find the best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve in 2025 — factoring in everything from nightlife and fireworks to…
If international travel is on your radar for 2026, there’s good news: airfare to many overseas destinations is still surprisingly affordable — if you know where to look. A new report analyzing tens of thousands of airfare data points has identified the 15 cheapest international destinations to fly to in 2026, factoring in historical pricing,…
With holiday travel hitting peak chaos, millions of passengers are unknowingly setting themselves up for a frustrating surprise at baggage claim — or worse, no baggage at all. The mistake? Packing wrapped Christmas presents in checked luggage. While it might seem harmless (and convenient), travel experts warn that wrapped gifts can trigger bag searches, delays,…
More trips didn’t mean more flying as travelers leaned into easier ways to get away. A new survey of 2,000 frequent travelers found that road trips dominated U.S. travel this year, with 55% of respondents saying driving was their primary mode of transportation. Flying, once the default for vacations, trailed far behind. Just 30% of…