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Learn what CFAR travel insurance coverage is, what it covers, how much it costs, and whether it's right for you.
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 maximize your experience of a destination? Know the right fixer. What will the right fixer do for you? Click to read more.
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.
These creative late-December trips are some of our readers’ favorites. Get exciting ideas for your next holiday getaway!
Travelers are designing imaginative itineraries throughout Asia with the help of WOW List experts.
These trips successfully negotiated the challenges of traveling with a group that spans three generations.
The window between Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of the smartest times of the year you could possibly travel. Here's why.
Count on our Trusted Travel Experts to add anything from some gentle countryside ambles to an adrenaline-stoking zip line into your next trip.
These WOW trip reviews illustrate the array of noteworthy locals you can meet when you have a savvy travel fixer in your corner.
U.S. policy around travel to Cuba may soon change. If the island has been on your list, this winter and spring is a smart time to go.
New nonstop flights to Central America make it easier to reach from the U.S. It has long been more affordable than most Caribbean islands; now it's often more convenient too.
These honeymoons were easy to plan, magical, and delivered the VIP treatment that all honeymooners deserve.
Private guides are the linchpin to a perfect trip. Learn how they can enrich your travel—and how to get connected with the best in the business.
In this recorded Zoom Q&A, experts explain how travelers can guard against travel risks, from unexpected injuries to compromised safety.
Grandparents take heed: When you have a crew with varying abilities, a savvy local fixer can plan a trip that keeps everyone happy.
Portable power banks can be a travel lifesaver, but the rules around flying with them have gotten more complicated.
A wide range of new nonstop flights hits runways in 2026, marking a major expansion of routes to Europe, and a first-ever pairing between the West Coast and Africa.
I’m not a travel agent—I’m a journalist who has spent the past 30 years reporting on how to travel smarter. To maximize your experience, click to Ask Wendy for a personalized recommendation for trip ideas and custom-trip designers, tailored to your location and preferences.
