Secrets and solutions for dealing with flights, hotels, cruises and family travel, plus the best sites and apps for your digital travel toolkit.
Wendy shares five essential items that help you pack lean, saving room for gifts and souvenirs you pick up along the way.
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.
With more students studying abroad, more families are traveling to visit them. Here's how to turn your visit into an unforgettable journey.
Five unusual spring break ideas that offer both relaxation and adventure for college students and kids of all ages.
To provide inspiration for your own travels with your favorite grad, we’ve looked back at the coolest graduation trips our readers have taken.
We're living in a world where anything can happen at any time. Putting travel risks into perspective will help you keep traveling.
Don’t get so focused on avoiding risks that are highly unlikely that you fail to take basic precautions when traveling abroad.
When you’re sleep-deprived, cranky, or achy after an overnight flight, this wellness trend can help you recover from jet lag.
Family travel can be a great way to explore new destinations. These three important lessons can help you navigate worldwide travel.
Every island has a perfect time to go. These tips can help you plan a great island vacation based on the time of year that works for you.
When using a credit card overseas, do you use local or U.S. currency? This tip can save you up to 12 percent on restaurants, Uber rides, and more.
Looking for the perfect trip for Dad or Granddad? These 15 exciting Dad-centered trips thrilled everyone in the family.
Our Arctic WOW List expert has negotiated discounts exclusively for our travelers on summer trips to the far north, from Alaska to Scandinavia.
Fraudsters are posing as airlines or travel agencies and booking flights for unsuspecting travelers. Here's how to avoid the traps they set.
Here's what you need to know about renewing your Global Entry membership.
Will a long-held travel dream live up to sky-high expectations? Our writer tells us what she got right—and admits to one misstep—after finally making it to Antarctica.
Imagine having a medieval village all to yourself. Here are 18 lesser-known gems, plus a recorded Zoom Q&A on the best off-the-radar spots shared by Europe experts from The WOW List.
This slice of Europe combines charming cobblestoned villages, gorgeous hiking trails, and delicious food and wine, all of it uncrowded and just a five-hour flight from the U.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.
