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Guests kayaking in Glacier Bay with Wilderness Adventurer

How to Experience the Alaskan Expedition of a Lifetime

With so many itineraries packed with adventure, nobody does Alaska better than UnCruise.

Sponsored by UnCruise Adventures

A long line at security at Denver airport

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

In the Magazine

The Private Companies Pioneering the (New) Space Race

It’s a brave new world for space travel.

October 11, 2022 03:41 PM

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Lina Tran

Weekend Getaways

The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit in Summer

Veer off the beaten path to small-town U.S.A.

July 17, 2020 02:15 PM

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Ashlea Halpern

Seaside shot of a Greek Island with white-washed houses on a hill overlooking the sea.

Destination Spotlight

What’s the Next Hot Retirement Destination? Hint: It’s Rich in Sea Air, Healthy Living, and Ouzo

More and more Americans are choosing to enjoy their golden years in Greece.

October 23, 2025 11:25 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Air Travel News

Free In-Flight Wi-Fi Is the Future (Ugh)

The idea of being connected to the internet without cost at 30,000 feet is a draw for many travelers—but not this one.

May 6, 2022 09:42 AM

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Katherine LaGrave

Cruise

How to Experience the Best of Vancouver When Your Cruise Ship Docks

Whether you have three hours or three days, these insider recommendations will help you make the most of your time in this outdoorsy Pacific Northwest city.

October 29, 2024 04:45 PM

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Chloe Bergé

Epic Trips

How to Make the Most of a Long Weekend or Stopover in Al Ain

From historic palaces to lively markets and stylish hotels, this lush garden city is an oasis of calm outside Abu Dhabi city.

Sponsored by Experience Abu Dhabi

The Future of Travel

The Future of the American Travel Workforce

Staff shortages continue to trouble hotels, restaurants, airports, and more—but this could be an opportunity to rebuild a more diverse, dynamic travel industry.

May 5, 2022 09:33 PM

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Roger Dow

Ukraine + Travel

These Travel Companies Are Helping to House and Transport Ukraine Refugees

Travel companies including Marriott Bonvoy, Airbnb, Holland America, and Uber continue to find ways to help those fleeing Ukraine.

May 5, 2022 01:00 PM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

Where to Find Some of the World’s Best Coffee in the United States

Single-origin coffee from Ethiopia has set the world abuzz. Head to one of these U.S. roasteries to sample the cream of the crop.

September 27, 2018 08:00 PM

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Jessica Silber

Epic Trips

A World of Wonder

Now, more than ever, we want to deepen our appreciation of nature around the planet—but rather than just see and do, we want to serve and protect.

May 4, 2022 07:52 PM

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Sarika Bansal

COVID + Travel

It’s Official—Fully Vaccinated People Can Travel, CDC Says

The agency’s updated guidance states that those who have been vaccinated for COVID-19 are at low risk for contracting or spreading coronavirus and can resume travel.

April 2, 2021 01:43 PM

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Michelle Baran

Safari

The Best Luxury Lodges in Rwanda

If you want to visit the mountain gorillas of Volcanoes National Park and beyond, make one of these lodges your home base in Rwanda.

November 25, 2020 03:30 PM

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Jennifer Flowers

Hotels

This “Queen’s Gambit”–Inspired Hotel Room Is a Midcentury Dream

The “Harmon Room” at Kentucky’s 21c Museum Hotel Lexington lets you immerse yourself in the world of Netflix’s champion chess player.

January 8, 2021 04:35 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

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