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Nonstop Flights To Make Your Travels Easier
Airlines are launching a ton of new nonstop flights all over the world. Here’s the list of direct routes to Europe, Asia, and more.
The ingredient that can make or break a trip
Discover the secret to truly enchanting travel experiences - the one element that makes all the difference.
How to Apply for, Or Renew, a Global Entry Membership
Here's what you need to know about renewing your Global Entry membership.
South America WOW Trips: Reviews from our Travelers
For sun in winter, value for money, less jet lag, few tour groups, and an outstanding diversity of landscapes and experiences, it’s hard to beat South America.
Winter Is Europe’s Secret Season
Did you get shut out of popular places like France and Italy this summer? Consider those countries—and other favorites in Europe—for a winter trip instead.
We’re Just Back: Brook’s Tips for Peru, including Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lima
Brook shares intel from her recent trip to Peru: the best route to Machu Picchu, what's great about the rainy season there, and more.
Where and When to Travel This Year
In this continually updated article, the WendyPerrin.com team shares strategies for smart travel and beating tourist crowds in 2024.
How to Renew Your Passport Now
Here’s what you need to know about getting or renewing your passport amid the State Department backlog, and how long the process takes.
Solo Trips Done Right: Traveler Reviews
Solo vacations are no problem for the right trip designer. These readers made theirs happen beyond expectation, and they’re sharing their trip reviews.
How to Take Better Travel Photos with Your Phone
Photojournalist Tim Baker (a.k.a. Mr. Wendy Perrin) reveals simple tips to help you take much better travel photos with your smartphone–better action shots, group shots, food shots, night shots, video, and more.
Travel Insurance and Emergency Assistance: How to Protect Yourself
In this WOW Week video, experts explain how to prepare for the unexpected, from surprise injuries to natural disasters to political unrest.
5 Unusual Spring Break Ideas for College Students (and Their Parents)
Five unusual spring break ideas that offer both relaxation and adventure for college students and kids of all ages.
Travel Experts Share their Top 6 Tips for Successful Family Travel
WOW List travel experts share solutions for successful family travel. Learn how to keep everybody happy, whatever their needs and interests.
South America Now: Smart Choices and Good Value
In this Zoom travel talk, we explain why the continent should be on your list for 2024: what’s new, what’s best, what you haven’t thought of, and how to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
Live Answers to Your Travel Questions: Join Us on Zoom for WOW Week 2024, February 5–9
Don't miss WOW Week, February 5-9, when we'll be hosting live travel Q&As daily to share how to maximize your travels in 2024.
European Vacations for Winter School Breaks
A European vacation can be better in winter than in summer—and not just because of lower prices and fewer tourists.
Farm Visits: WOW Trips That Get You Back to the Land Around the World
The WendyPerrin.com team spends an evening on a Norwegian dairy farm, milking the cows and then breaking bread with the farmers.
Secrets of Europe: The Spots Most Travelers Miss
While most visitors head to Europe’s big tourist magnets, these travelers focused on the lesser-known, charming places where you won't find crowds.
Traveling with Grandkids: Tips for a Successful Three-Generation Trip
The key to a great family trip is finding the sweet spot where everybody’s aspirations overlap. So we chose Iceland.
So You Think YOU’ve Traveled?
Travel writer Bob Payne’s 142-country memoir may make you green with envy...
How to Buy Travel Insurance: What It Covers, When You Need It
Travel insurance can be confusing. So we’ve created this primer that lays out the basics of travel insurance, including when you need it—and when you don’t.
How to Avoid Cruise Crowds in Europe
News about European cities that are limiting cruise-ship visitors, tips for how to avoid the crowds that large cruise ships bring, and ideas for water-borne trips on smaller vessels.
Where to Go for the 2023-24 Winter Holidays
We’ve tapped the experts on Wendy’s WOW List to find trips you can still book for holiday travel over Christmas and New Year’s.
Why Extend a Long-Haul Trip for a Stay at an In-Airport Hotel? We Tell You.
Have you ever extended a long-haul trip? Here's a list of strategically located airport hotels that offer respite from lengthy flights.
What Travel in China is Like Right Now
Trusted Travel Expert Mei Zhang reports on what travel in China is like right now: lower prices, no Covid restrictions, better infrastructure, and a warm welcome.
Best International Stopovers: Two Trips for the Price of One
A handful airlines have stopover programs that allow travelers to experience two countries for the price of flying to one—and you might even get a free hotel stay out of it.
“Cancel For Any Reason” CFAR Travel Insurance: What It Is and How It Works
Learn what CFAR travel insurance coverage is, what it covers, how much it costs, and whether it's right for you.
What Medical Evacuation Coverage Do You Need?
Here’s what to know about coverage that will pay for a medical evacuation while traveling—getting you safe, and then getting you home.
Countries With No Covid Entry Requirements
These countries don't require travelers to have a vaccine or a negative test to enter.
The Countries That Are Open to U.S. Travelers and How to Get In
This is your one-stop resource for all the important details about which countries are opening to U.S. travelers and what their entry requirements are.
Beat the Summer Heat in Europe with a Cool Trip Itinerary
Mediterranean Europe can be scorching in summer, but the right trip itinerary will keep you comfortable while exploring the sights.
A Private Gulet on Turkey’s Aegean Coast: Wendy’s Family Trip
Wendy chose the perfect family vacation: a private yacht in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Turkey.
Where You Can Travel If You’re Vaccinated—No Testing Required
You’ve got your shots. Now what? We’re keeping a list of countries that are open to vaccinated travelers—with no testing or quarantine requirements.
We’re Just Back: Brook’s Family Trip to Southeast Asia
These are the hits (and a few misses) from Brook's Southeast Asia trip with her 11-year-old to Vietnam, Laos, and Bangkok.
Family Vacation in Southeast Asia: Brook’s Trip Highlights
Brook reports on her family's adventures in Southeast Asia: Lao new year celebrations, ancient temple ruins, zip-lining, Vespas in Saigon and bikes in Bangkok.
Where to See the Northern Lights and When
Some places are better than others for spotting the aurora borealis.
How to Know if a Barge Cruise in France Is Right for You
Floating through the French countryside at an escargot's pace on a barge cruise could be the most relaxing thing you've done in years.
Paris Is Crowded: These Tips Will Save You Lines and Headaches
From seeking quieter spots to allowing extra time for activities, these are the keys to enjoying Paris now.
What the Right Local Fixer Can Do For You in Israel (or Anywhere)
Wendy uses examples from her Israel trip not only to give you advice for Israel but also to illustrate the difference that a Trusted Travel Expert can make.
Wendy’s Romania Trip Photos and Experiences
As availability dwindles and prices soar to the tourist magnets of Europe, locales like Romania offer the beauty and charm without the crowds.
Ask a Teenager: 5 Unusual Trips Kids Will Love
Wendy’s son Doug recommends family trips where teens and kids can go beyond the typical beach resorts, explore a different culture, talk to the local people, and learn what the world is really like.
How to Make Friends with Local People When Traveling
Here's how to make friends while traveling, no matter your age or whether you speak the local language.
We’re Just Back: Carolyn’s Cruise in Antarctica
Read Carolyn's tips from her cruise to Antarctica: bypassing the Drake Passage, staying warm in the onboard hot tub, and glimpsing penguins and sea lions.
We’re Just Back: Brook’s Family Trip to Egypt
Read about Brook's tips to avoid the crowds and keep her son engaged on her family's WOW trip to Egypt.
10 Top Dream Trips for 2023
These savvy travelers have already locked in their 2023 dream trips—and there are great ideas here for the rest of us!
How to Get More For Your Miles and Points in 2023
In this WOW Week video, we talk about how to get better award flights, nicer business-class seats, and more free hotel rooms.
Where and When to Travel in 2023
The WendyPerrin.com team shares strategies for smart travel and beating tourist crowds in 2023.
Unusual Ways To See the World by Water
Watch our Travel Talk on the smartest ways to explore the world's coastlines, rivers, canals, and waterways.
Protect Your Trip—and Your Health—in 2023
In this Zoom recording, experts share the latest news in travel insurance and emergency assistance—crucial advice for protecting your next trip.
Fly Smarter in 2023: How to Get the Best International Flights, Seats, and Fares
In this WOW Week video, we talk about how to get the best international flights, seats, and airfares in 2023.
Croatia Becomes Part of Europe’s Schengen Area. What Does That Mean for You?
Croatia Becomes Part of Europe's Schengen Area. Learn how this will affect your next trip to Croatia.
Where Everybody’s Traveling in 2023: The 10 Most Popular Countries for WOW Trips
See our list of the 10 countries booked most often for 2023 trips by the users of Wendy’s WOW List.
What to Know About Europe’s Christmas Markets in 2022
Most of Europe’s Christmas markets are expected to fully open again this year. Here’s how to make the most of them this holiday season.
Travel Visas and Expediters, Explained and Made Easy
Here's what you need to know about finding and getting the right visa for your travels, including when to use an expediter.
Solutions to the Most Common Covid Travel Concerns
The biggest concerns we hear from travelers these days are about how to get a Covid test before and during a trip, and what will happen if they test positive while overseas. We have answers.
How to Get a Quick Covid Test for Travel
All your Covid testing options, including mail-in kits, self-administered tests, and in-person clinics.
Smartest Airports for Making Connections
When you can't fly nonstop, here are the airports that will make flight connections as hassle-free as possible.
Here’s Why I Felt Covid-Safe on Safari
As the floodgates of travel reopen, Brook shares the low-risk travel formula she's hit upon: an African safari.
This Is What Makes Namibia So Cool
For an active family like Brook's, Namibia was the perfect choice. Here’s why…
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