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A family eating outdoors at a restaurant Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This Inclusive Beach Town Welcomes Autistic Travelers

Sensory-friendly restaurants, hotels, and attractions welcome travelers with autism to the beautiful resort town of Myrtle Beach.

Sponsored by Curaçao Tourist Board

Travel Tips + Etiquette

Could an “Airport Divorce” Save Your Travels (and Your Relationship)?

Experts weigh in on why splitting up before boarding a plane could be the most romantic gesture of all.

September 11, 2025 08:59 AM

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Kinsey Gidick

The Bueng Bua Boardwalk is over one kilometre long, and stretches over the Thung Sam Roi Yot marsh. It's the largest freshwater marsh in Thailand

Epic Trips

I Fed Elephants and Drifted Through Mangroves in Thailand—All in My Wheelchair

Tour operators are offering more accessible adventures throughout the country.

April 30, 2025 05:33 PM

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Cory Lee

A blue and grey train traveling along coastal tracks, with ocean and beach grass on one side and trees in the background

Trains

You Can See California’s Beautiful Nature by Train. These Are the Most Scenic Routes to Take.

Hop aboard a family-friendly train ride through redwood forests or an adults-only trip in Napa wine country.

May 14, 2026 05:06 AM

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Alesandra Dubin

Traveler wearing headphones on an airplane

Air Travel News

United’s New Rule: If You Don’t Wear Headphones, You Could Be Banned

United Airlines recently updated its contract of carriage to make its policy regarding headphones very clear.

March 10, 2026 05:24 PM

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Chris Dong

Cities We Love

A Travel Guide for Germany’s Iconic Museums, Palaces and Heritage

From the capital of Berlin to the southern city of Stuttgart, Germany’s wealth of art, design, and culinary spots makes for an extraordinary travel itinerary.

Sponsored by German National Tourist Board

A Disney cruise ship in icy ocean water surrounded by snow capped mountains in Alaska.

Ocean Cruises

This Is the Best Alaska Cruise for Families

Disney sets the gold standard for family-friendly Alaska cruises. Here’s why parents and kids love it.

Sponsored by Disney Cruise Line and Written by Esther Carlstone

A long line at security at Denver airport

Air Travel News

How Early Should You Get to the Airport? It Depends.

Whether you want ample time to roam the terminal or prefer to get to the gate just as the plane is boarding, here’s when to arrive at the airport so that you don’t miss your flight.

November 1, 2024 12:30 PM

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Michelle Baran

interior of an airplane with rows of blue empty airplane seats

Air Travel News

When Is It OK to Move to an Empty Airplane Seat—and When Is It Not?

Empty seats on an airplane are precious and tempting real estate. But what’s the etiquette around nabbing one?

March 21, 2024 08:05 AM

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Chris Dong

Cruise

Is Cruising Welcoming Enough for Black Travelers?

Not yet—but a group of Black travel advocates is hoping to help change that.

February 1, 2023 11:45 AM

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Heather Greenwood Davis

white sand beach of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Florida next to turquoise water of Gulf of Mexico

U.S. Beaches

One of Florida’s Best Beach Stretches Isn’t Where You Think

On Florida’s Paradise Coast, beaches come in many forms: wild and remote, calm and family-friendly, or built for adventure. These seven are the best of the bunch.

April 14, 2026 12:23 PM

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Charlene Fang

The Folly Beach Pier framed by palm tree. Folly Beach South Carolina.

Outdoor Adventure

Charleston Is Magical, but Not for the Reasons People Think

The Holy City is known for its urban attractions, although the natural wonders outside town are equally sublime.

January 14, 2025 01:03 PM

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Ellen Schmedinghoff

Smaller airlines like "hop-on jet service" JSX require customer-facing staff to have autism training.

Air Travel News

These Airlines Go the Extra Mile for Travelers With Autism

Find out which airlines are making the extra effort to support travelers on the autism spectrum.

July 11, 2023 11:08 AM

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Melinda Fulmer

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