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Outdoor Adventure

23 Cozy Airbnb Cabins Where You Can Escape From the World

Rent one of these Airbnb cabins and get off the grid.

August 3, 2023 09:41 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Thousands of Flights Canceled and Delayed Amid Winter Storms

These are the airports and regions that are getting hit hardest—and what you can do if your travel plans are affected.

February 23, 2023 04:05 PM

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Michelle Baran

Loyalty + Rewards

Have Some Amex Points Laying Around? Bid on an Airline Upgrade

Calling all American Express card holders with a rewards account—you can now try for a business- or first-class or premium economy seat with some of those points.

May 8, 2019 08:32 PM

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Michelle Baran

Outdoor Adventure

Alone, No Phone, in the Woods on Election Night

Also: No laptop. No TV. No news. I felt at peace.

November 19, 2020 12:27 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Tips + News

South Africa’s Tourism Industry Pushes to Reopen by September

Despite claims that the country won’t welcome international travelers until 2021, South Africa’s private tourism sector is aiming for a September reopening.

June 18, 2020 12:00 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Health + Wellness

Why One Woman Decided to Create the First-Ever Size-Inclusive Trips to Italy

Boutique tour company Stellavision Travel is on a mission to help travelers embrace body positivity on the road.

July 13, 2022 02:49 PM

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Laura Itzkowitz

Air Travel News

Americans Broke Pandemic Travel Records Over the Holidays—Despite Warnings

Pleas from public health officials did not stop travelers from taking to the skies—and hitting the road—during December and early January.

January 4, 2021 07:07 PM

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Michelle Baran

The Future of Travel

Europe Proposes Certificate to Reopen Travel by Summer

Being vaccinated will not be a precondition to travel—and Americans still aren’t on the welcome list.

March 17, 2021 12:55 PM

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Samuel Petrequin

Tips + News

Europe’s Internal Borders Reopen, but Restrictions Remain

On June 15, tourists from within Europe were able to start crossing borders, but travelers from outside the continent must still remain at bay.

June 16, 2020 02:13 PM

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Geir Moulson

Tips + News

Travel Restrictions Keep Tourists From Africa’s Great Wildlife Migration

The absence of tourists poses serious problems for Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the local government, and the surrounding community.

August 5, 2020 12:15 PM

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Joe Mwihia

Tips + News

7 Luxury Travel Trends for 2020

Luxury travel will never go back to the way it was before, and the travel industry—through top travel advisors, hotels, cruise lines, and destinations—has the power to lead the way.

December 12, 2019 04:03 PM

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Annie Fitzsimmons

Small Ship Cruises

Your New Favorite Place in Belize Is Just a Cruise Away

Cruising’s newest private island, Harvest Caye, provides an idyllic oasis redolent of Belize and a gateway to mainland adventures.

December 22, 2016 12:16 PM

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Anne Kalosh

Packing Tips + Gear

Pack Like a Pro: What an Instagram Influencer Never Leaves Behind

In this series, we interview figures in business, entertainment, and fashion about their travel essentials.

August 15, 2018 12:29 PM

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Mike Arnot

Tips + News

Brewing Coffee on the Rialto Bridge (and Other Unexpected Things That Are Illegal in Venice)

Two German tourists were fined and kicked out of the city for their morning coffee habit last week, but that’s not the only thing that’s against the law in Venice.

July 23, 2019 08:50 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Food + Drink

The Most Delicious Reason to Go Night-Foraging in Croatia

Croatia is home to some of the best—and most affordable—truffles in the world.

April 14, 2017 12:12 PM

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Kristin Vuković

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