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Why You Should Travel Internationally With Your Children

Yes, there are hassles. No, you don’t get to do whatever you want, whenever you want. But international travel with children will show you a world that you’d never otherwise see.

June 27, 2019 06:08 PM

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Jeremy Saum

View or Lucerne's Old Town on the river bank.

Destination Spotlight

Where Locals Go in Switzerland in Winter

Fondue nights, snowy hikes, and alpine views locals love.

Sponsored by Switzerland Tourism

The lobby at Waldorf Astoria New York with soaring ceilings, large stained glass windows and sofas and armchairs tucked into several seating areas

Stay Here Next

A Legend, Restored: The Waldorf Astoria New York Returns to Park Avenue

After eight years dark, the Park Avenue icon returns as a 375-room hotel with restored art deco rooms and salons, livelier public spaces, and service calibrated to the building.

September 22, 2025 12:50 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

AFAR Advisor

8 Big Issues Facing Travel Advisors Today

From a surprising truth about OTAs to the importance of top-notch service, what travel advisors and agencies need to know in 2019.

June 19, 2019 07:47 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Travel Tales

What It’s Actually Like to Be a Rock Star on Tour

Drummer Adam Levin of the X Ambassadors on life on the road and early morning cheeseburgers

March 30, 2017 06:14 PM

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Maggie Fuller

Food + Drink

These 5 U.S. Wine Regions Will Make You Swear You’re in France

Fall is the perfect time to visit rolling-hill vineyards and award-winning wineries, from the Willamette Valley to the Finger Lakes.

September 19, 2025 12:06 PM

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Justin Goldman

People

Sailing to Paradise

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

Air Travel News

Delta to Stop Blocking Middle Seats in May

The carrier is the last airline still offering empty middle seats—but not for much longer.

March 31, 2021 05:01 PM

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Michelle Baran

Tips + News

These Travel Companies Will Help You Aid in California’s Wildfire Relief Efforts

United MileagePlus members can earn up to 1,000 bonus award miles for contributing to relief organizations, and Airbnb is connecting those displaced by the fires with free housing.

November 14, 2018 05:02 PM

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Michelle Baran

Family Travel

How LEGO Kits Help Us Learn About the World (Even When We Can’t Travel)

Rainy days—and periods of social-distancing or quarantine—mean a chance to introduce your kids to a world of travel and architecture. And plastic bricks.

March 13, 2020 05:35 PM

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Ann Shields

Epic Trips

Why Visit Australia Now—And How to Make It Happen

Want to experience the Australia lifestyle but only have two weeks to do it? Take these trip ideas and dive into the country’s extraordinary experiences.

Sponsored by Tourism Australia and United Airlines

Hiking + Cycling

What It’s Like to Hike to See Iceland’s Erupting Volcano

One way to break out of that pandemic funk: watching lava flow in Iceland right now.

June 8, 2021 04:47 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Restaurants + Cafés

How to Find Sustainable Seafood While Traveling

Whether you’re headed to Italy for octopus, Japan for sushi, or New Zealand for shellfish, here’s what you need to know about finding the good stuff.

May 1, 2019 02:57 PM

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Lauren Sloss

Tips + News

The World’s Last Blockbuster Is Now Listed on Airbnb

For three nights only, locals near the Bend, Oregon, store can nab a ’90s-themed slumber party for just $4.

August 13, 2020 03:36 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Ocean Cruises

Why Your Alaska Cruise Should Include Extra Time in Anchorage

We have five good reasons to allot extra time ashore in Anchorage before or after your cruise ship adventure.

April 2, 2019 06:10 PM

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Jenna Schnuer

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