Holiday Travel

Get ideas on where to go and tips for making your trip easier during holiday travel.

A town square at sunset in Vilnius, Lithuania, with a giant Christmas tree made entirely of lights and a white belfry next to it.
Holiday Travel
10 Less-Crowded European Christmas Markets For Mulled Wine, Melted Cheese, and Ice Skating
October 30, 2026 05:55 AM
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Sophie Friedman
An airplane landing at sunset
Air Travel News
How to Save If You Haven’t Booked Holiday Travel Yet
October 22, 2026 05:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Bird's-eye view looking straight down upon boats in the water in Dubrovnik with ancient stone buildings and structures in view
Trending News
Travel Advisors on How Best to Maximize Your Federal Vacation Days—and Where to Go to Avoid Crowds When You Do
January 28, 2026 06:18 PM
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Terry Ward
Millions of participants gather at Times Square in New York City to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Holiday Travel
7 Festive Places to Visit for New Year’s Celebrations
December 10, 2025 03:56 AM
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Lottie Gross
Brasov, Romania - Christmas Market
River Cruises
The European Christmas Market Cruise With All the Holiday Charm but Fewer Crowds
December 8, 2025 11:52 AM
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Danielle Hallock
People walking around New York's jFK airport with a Christmas tree in the middle of the walkway
Air Travel News
Thanksgiving is The Busiest Day of the Year for Travel, But These Dates Also Top The List
November 24, 2025 05:58 PM
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Michelle Baran
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Outdoor Adventure
8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train
November 24, 2025 03:10 PM
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Matt Kirouac
New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.
Holiday Travel
8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers
November 24, 2025 10:37 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Lit up christmas tree in front of an ornate european-style building in philadelphia
Holiday Travel
10 European-Style Christmas Markets in the U.S. for Glühwein, Danish Cookies, and Swedish Santa
November 21, 2025 04:53 AM
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Caitlin Morton
Colorful painted canal boats in Mexico City's Xochimilco neighborhood
Holiday Travel
Millennials, Gen Xers, Boomers, and Gen Z—Here’s Where to Go This Holiday Season Based on Your Generation
November 12, 2025 06:28 PM
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Terry Ward
Two people in snow gear outside in a snowy parking lot, one is wrapped in a colorful Rumpl travel blanket
Packing Tips + Gear
The Best Gifts for Travelers That Cost Less Than $100
November 11, 2025 03:34 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
People wearing woolen Glerups slippers sitting on staircase
Packing Tips + Gear
The 57 Best Gifts for Travelers, According to Travel Experts
November 10, 2025 05:57 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
A christmas market lit up at night, with a carousel and a grand city hall in the background
Holiday Travel
Where to Find Europe’s Most Festive, Unique, and Family-Friendly Christmas Markets
October 18, 2025 04:54 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
View of Wienachtsdorf Chistmas Market at night
Holiday Travel
The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Switzerland
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Red and yellow fireworks over a city skyline at night
Holiday Travel
These 7 Places Are Having the Most Festive July 4 Parties
May 5, 2025 04:29 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
The Royal Isabela is one of many stylish resorts where you can celebrate the season in Puerto Rico.
Holiday Travel
This Caribbean Island is Perfect for a Winter Holiday Escape
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Why Only Some Flights Are Canceled in Bad Weather
Air Travel News
Will My Flight Get Canceled Due to Bad Weather?
November 27, 2024 02:05 PM
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Barbara Peterson
people laying down on the seats while waiting at an airport gate with views of airplanes through the windows
Air Travel News
How to Reduce Your Risk of Having a Delayed or Canceled Flight
November 25, 2024 06:30 PM
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Michelle Baran
Frankenmuth, Michigan, USA - October 9, 2018: Interior of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth Bronner's bills itself as the worlds largest Christmas store with over 2 million visitors a year
Holiday Travel
Welcome to the Largest Christmas Store in the World
November 15, 2024 08:33 AM
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Bailey Berg
The Best Christmas Market Cruises
River Cruises
The Secret to Exploring Europe’s Popular Christmas Markets That Most People Don’t Know About
November 4, 2024 07:20 PM
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Fran Golden
25 Travel Gifts Under $25
Holiday Travel
13 Travel Gifts Under $25
November 4, 2024 12:16 PM
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Sophie Friedman
Town covered in snow and framed by trees
Holiday Travel
Winter Is Travel’s Most Underrated Season. Here’s Why (and Where) to Take a Trip This Time of Year
November 1, 2024 08:00 AM
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Billie Cohen
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree entices tourists and locals when it
Holiday Travel
A Guide to Surviving—and Enjoying—Holiday Travel This Year
October 28, 2024 08:30 AM
Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Holiday Travel
9 Festivals to Plan Your Summer Travels Around
April 3, 2024 09:27 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Two Holiday Chrome suitcases with dark cranberry back shells and pearlescent rose gold front shells on confetti backdrop
Packing Tips + Gear
Away’s New Holiday Suitcases Will Brighten Up the Baggage Carousel—and They’re 20 Percent off Right Now
November 16, 2023 12:59 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Candy canes hung on string in a store
Holiday Travel
Why Stockholm Is the Perfect Christmas Town
October 27, 2023 01:59 PM
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Lottie Gross
Coffee advent calendar in front of a Christmas tree with someone making a cup of coffee in the foreground
Holiday Travel
15 Advent Calendars Travelers Will Love
October 27, 2023 01:38 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
Give travel experiences instead of stuff—like a tour through Japan now that its borders have reopened.
Holiday Travel
16 Experience Gifts for the Traveler Who Already Has Everything
November 1, 2022 10:19 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
You can seek warmer temps in Southern Hemisphere destinations like Brazil.
Holiday Travel
Why Thanksgiving Is the Best Time to Travel
October 25, 2022 07:54 PM
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Michelle Baran
Searching for Santa Claus
Longreads
Searching for Santa Claus
December 14, 2021 10:26 AM
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Katherine LaGrave