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…
The Arctic Circle landmark rebuilds itself every winter, then melts away by spring. Every winter, one of the most unusual hotels on Earth rises from the frozen Torne River in northern Sweden. Built entirely from ice and snow, ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi is remade from scratch each year. And when spring arrives, it melts back into…
A new study compared airfare, hotel costs, safety, and winter activities across nearly 70 U.S. cities. Winter travel means different things to different people. Some travelers are happy bundling up for museums, food scenes, and snowy city breaks, while others are looking for sunshine and outdoor activities without peak-season prices. To figure out the best…
Airfare data shows which U.S. destinations are delivering the lowest prices—and when to book for the best deals. If cheap flights are your love language, 2026 is shaping up to be a very good year. A new report analyzing airfare trends across tens of thousands of routes has identified the 15 least expensive U.S. destinations…
If there were a Hall of Fame for ski resorts, Val Thorens would already have its plaque. The high-altitude French Alps destination has once again been crowned the world’s best ski resort at the World Ski Awards—marking its 10th win in just 13 years since the awards launched in 2013. It’s a rare streak that…
A new analysis ran 350 forecasts across seven major AI models, and the results weren’t even close. Artificial intelligence is already helping millions of people plan their vacations, but a new study took that idea one step further: researchers asked AI to actually predict the biggest travel hotspots of 2026. Seven popular generative AI systems:…