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These honeymoons were easy to plan, magical, and delivered the VIP treatment that all honeymooners deserve.
How to maximize your experience of a destination? Know the right fixer. What will the right fixer do for you? Click to read more.
In this recorded Zoom Q&A, experts explain how travelers can guard against travel risks, from unexpected injuries to compromised safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read examples of “Wendy’s WOW Moments”: surprise insider experiences that help make a trip extraordinary.
What are your smartest travel moves this year? During this year's WOW Week, we share how to maximize your travels in 2026.
Malta may be 8,000 years old, but its medieval cities are being “discovered” now. Find out why this is the right time to go.
These creative late-December trips are some of our readers’ favorites. Get exciting ideas for your next holiday getaway!
Our readers share their favorite trips, including destinations that tick all the boxes and could be the highlight of your year.
Travelers are designing imaginative itineraries throughout Asia with the help of WOW List experts.
Do you travel for food, like these travelers have done, from Athens to Zihuatenejo? There’s a smorgasbord of possibilities out there.
Don’t you love a hotel you can sightsee from all day long? I'm just back from Venice, with tips for booking hotels with incredible views.
The window between Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of the smartest times of the year you could possibly travel. Here's why.
Thanksgiving is a great hack for an exotic family trip: You won’t find the same crowds or high prices as over Christmas and New Year’s.
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.
