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Travel Tips + Etiquette

Can You Deduct Your Vacation From Your Taxes? Experts Weigh In

Know what’s deductible and what’s not when it comes to submitting travel expenses on your taxes.

January 31, 2024 11:17 AM

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Sheryl Nance-Nash

Epic Trips

In Montana, an Adults-Only Tree House Adventure Awaits

At the green o, the new adults-only addition to the famed Resort at Paws Up, a wilderness retreat comes with a nine-course meal.

October 12, 2022 04:57 PM

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Paul Rubio

Outdoor Adventure

Sidecar Tours Are the Next Big Thing in Sightseeing

You don’t have to be in the driver’s seat to have the ride of your life.

October 11, 2022 02:12 PM

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Nicholas DeRenzo

The Future of Travel

The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism

It’s been more than 20 years since the first space tourist took flight, but there’s a lot more to come in the emerging industry of space tourism.

October 11, 2022 01:32 PM

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Stefanie Waldek

Tips + News

San Francisco Issues Mandatory 10-Day Quarantine Order

Violation of the order is considered a misdemeanor offense.

December 18, 2020 04:46 PM

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Michelle Baran

Books

A Bibliophile’s Guide to Tuscany

In Italy’s most literary-minded region, a group of bookmakers, book restorers, and bookstore owners are preserving ancient traditions—and you can shop from afar.

December 18, 2020 04:09 PM

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Lisa Abend

Tips + News

New Study Reveals the Spending Power of Black U.S. Travelers

The report, called “The Black Traveler: Insights, Opportunities and Priorities,” was created to identify the needs of the Black travel community.

December 18, 2020 04:03 PM

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Sarah Buder

Packing Tips + Gear

4 End-of-Season Sales Worth Shopping

Whether you have a spring ski trip planned or are just planning ahead for next year, nab 50 percent discounts on cold weather and ski gear from Aether, REI, and more.

March 5, 2021 04:31 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Museums + Galleries

To Disperse Crowds, Florence’s Uffizi Gallery Will Send Its Art Around Tuscany

Masterpieces from the gallery’s famed Renaissance collections could be displayed in up to 100 exhibition spaces across the Italian region as part of the “Uffizi Diffusi” program.

March 5, 2021 03:13 PM

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Sarah Buder

Where to Go in Fall

Why You Should Go to Barcelona This Fall

Between hotel openings, a robust calendar of festivals, a new tribute to soccer star Leo Messi, plus up-and-coming neighborhoods to explore, Barcelona packs in plenty this autumn.

September 3, 2019 03:55 PM

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Jennifer Ceaser

Cruise

How to Book a Last-Minute Cruise

Whether you’re looking for a good deal or hoping for a quick getaway, here are the best ways to secure a cruise at the 11th hour.

August 9, 2023 03:22 PM

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Gene Sloan

Solo Travel

How to Be a Hermit for 24 Hours

Review of Eremtio, a silent retreat in Italy.

February 10, 2016 05:08 PM

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Christine Ajudua

Books

A Refugee’s Search for Home

A new book from refugee and human rights activist Mondiant Dogon considers what it means to belong.

October 12, 2021 09:02 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Loyalty + Rewards

5 Great Ways to Use the Chase Sapphire Preferred Introductory Bonus

The 80,000-point introductory bonus can be redeemed for $1,000 toward relief efforts in Ukraine, business-class tickets on Air France, and more.

May 13, 2022 01:33 PM

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Paul Rubio

The Future of Travel

How the Pandemic Changed Travel’s Off-Season

Increased demand for beach and outdoor travel and more flexible work schedules have all but eliminated the shoulder and off-seasons in some popular destinations.

October 4, 2022 09:49 AM

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Bailey Berg

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