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Breeze Airways' "Nicest" class of service is the low-cost carrier's version of first class.

Is It Worth Flying First or Premium Class on a Budget Airline? We Decided to Find Out

Low-cost carriers Breeze Airways and French Bee have their own versions of first and premium class seats at the front of the plane. We recently tested them out to see how they stack up.

February 24, 2023 04:15 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Epic Trips

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Heli-Hiking in Canada

From packing essentials to tips for making the most of the experience—this is what you need to know before your trip.

September 30, 2019 05:11 PM

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Tim Chester

Family Travel

How to Take Your Kids out of School and Travel

Teaching your kids with the world as your classroom can take them further than any textbook. This is definitely not “home” schooling.

August 15, 2019 10:56 AM

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Janeen Christoff

Tips + News

Canada Bans 737 Max Planes After Ethiopian Crash, Leaving U.S. as the Last Holdout

Since Sunday, dozens of airlines and more than 45 countries have implemented changes to either ground their aircrafts or ban them from airspace entirely.

March 13, 2019 01:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

COVID + Travel

Ireland Has Reopened to U.S. Travelers—Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Visiting

A reporter based in Dublin breaks down the situation on the ground and what travelers who want to go should know.

July 29, 2021 06:10 PM

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Nicola Brady

Bars + Nightlife

7 Winter-Ready Hotel Rooftops to Cozy Up on Right Now

Just because temps get low doesn’t mean your drinking shouldn’t stay high-in-the-sky—these cooler-weather cities offer rooftop perches that are welcoming and warming, all winter long.

January 24, 2019 09:18 PM

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Lindsay Lambert

Epic Trips

This Family Took a Five-Month Road Trip Across South America

A father, mother, and daughter packed their lives into a 4x4 vehicle and traveled South America on a mission to explore and photograph its diversity. Here’s what happened.

February 9, 2017 01:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Travel for Good

These Visionaries Are Helping to Protect the Planet for Tomorrow’s Travelers

As travelers, we roam this planet in search of its most beautiful corners. But most of us don’t know about the people who are working tirelessly to ensure those places don’t vanish.

July 25, 2019 10:46 AM

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Jennifer Flowers

Longreads

A Man, a Dog, a Walk Around the World

In 2015, Tom Turcich set out to circumnavigate the globe by foot. He has been walking ever since.

June 22, 2021 11:24 AM

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Ann Babe

Travel Tips + Etiquette

In Sweden, a 72-Hour Cure for All That Ails You

Now you can spend three days in a glass cabin as part of an ingenious stress-mitigation experiment.

October 18, 2017 08:37 AM

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Matthew Phenix

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

Fogo Island Inn is set along the shores of its namesake island's rugged coastline.

Stay Here Next

This Remote Island Retreat Is One of Canada’s Most Epic Getaways

Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland, Canada, is singular in its stunning design, local craftsmanship, and meaningful connections with the community.

June 7, 2024 10:31 AM

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Greg Sullivan

National Parks

Cascading Waterfalls and Craggy Peaks: The Ultimate Southwestern Colorado Road Trip

This loop around the San Juans soars over stunning mountain passes and into Victorian-era mining towns, spanning some of the most rugged terrain in the lower 48.

June 24, 2019 05:45 PM

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Brad Japhe

A group of people on a boat off the coast of Malta in the ocean on a sunny day.

Islands

The 15 Best Things to Do in Malta, Mediterranean’s Most Underrated Destination

From ancient ruins and medieval fortresses to beautiful natural wonders, this tiny island nation has a lot to offer.

September 17, 2023 10:34 AM

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Jessie Beck

Outdoor Adventure

Did You Know That California Has a Secret Herd of Wild Zebras?

Take a drive on Highway 1 and you might run into some...unexpected wildlife.

May 10, 2016 07:05 PM

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Will McGough

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