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The recently released 2026 Happy City Index scores cities based on the happiness of their citizens. See which U.S. city ranked highest.

If you would rather pay more upfront and not rack up added charges while on board, consider these worry-free, all-inclusive sailings.

Sophisticated new accommodations and increased access to archaeological sites offer fresh reasons to visit the Eternal City.

As a travel writer, I have spent time in stunning places all over the world—but I haven’t found any region that rivals the Caribbean.

Travel is transformative, but we also have a duty to leave places we visit better than we find them—and with a better understanding of the destination and the people who call it home.

A surprisingly small number of lesbian bars still exist in the U.S. A few road-trippers are making sure they’re not forgotten.

Travel insurance could be the difference between a huge medical bill or a modest copay. Use these tips to find the best policy for your trip.

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, you’re not alone—so are more than 55 million other people. Here’s what to know before heading out.

Just west of Juneau, Icy Strait Point was converted from a cannery into a cruise port by the Huna Totem Corporation in 2004. Two decades later, passengers want a deeper understanding of the people behind the port.

After becoming a popular off-the-beaten-path destination, the soaring redwood grove now has a marked trail and can be visited responsibly.

Several big-name airlines are offering nonstop flights between U.S. cities like New York and Los Angeles.

Scent is inexorably linked to memory. Author Maggie Downs explores what makes aromas so enduring—and how we can sniff out more powerful travel experiences.

The recently released 2026 Happy City Index ranks cities based on the happiness of their citizens. The highest-ranking city also happens to be one of Europe’s most buzzworthy destinations.

It was all trial by fire, but the lessons will last a lifetime.

Though the names were once used interchangeably, Holland was dropped from the official branding of the Netherlands in 2020. Here’s why they were never the same thing.