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Touring New England in search of autumn’s changing colors has become so popular it has sprouted its own subculture of “leaf-peepers”. Immerse yourself in the fall harvest spirit with the ultimate road trip. Editor’s note: Please check the latest travel restrictions before planning any trip and always follow government advice. Trip length: 5–7 days; 424

​COVID-19 will forever change travel – and the way we travel. As the world navigates the coronavirus crisis, how can we prepare ourselves for the climate crisis that is right behind it? Aviation journalist John Walton does some thinking about how we can all travel greener and more sustainably. Once the COVID-19 lockdowns, quarantines and

Global lockdowns imposed to curb the coronavirus pandemic severely diminished the tourism sector. The arts and culture industry, a cornerstone for tourism, and well-rounded communities now face an existential crisis. Museums make up a 13 billion dollar industry in the US alone, where 14 million Americans attend each year. The risk of losing museums will

​In an effort to make traveling easier, United Airlines has developed an interactive map tool that allows customers to filter and view destinations’ COVID-19-related travel restrictions in the US. In an effort to make traveling easier, United Airlines has developed an interactive map tool that allows customers to filter and view destinations’ COVID-19-related travel restrictions

©Pierre Leclerc Photography/Getty Images ​While we’re all sad when summer is over, the good news is that we’re entering a really pretty time of year when colorful fall foliage appears in myriad shades of green, copper, orange, yellow and gold. To help travelers to plan their trips to catch the leaves change colors in different

New York’s JFK and La Guardia airports will soon screen incoming passengers for signs of COVID-19 ©Getty Images John F Kennedy​ and LaGuardia airports will set up testing facilities to screen passengers arriving into New York City for signs of COVID-19. At a news conference this week, governor Andrew Cuomo said the new testing facilities

The USBRS has added 500 miles of new bike paths in California and Wisconsin ©Getty Images The US Bicycle Route System (USBRS) — the national interstate network that connects urban and rural communities on designated bike paths — has expanded its reach to 29 states, with over 500 miles of new routes added in California

Washington, DC is fortunate to be located near a plethora of amazing day and weekend trip options. We’ve got a list of 10 great ideas for you to get out of town and still be safe with social distancing rules. 1. Great Falls Billy Goat Trail Great Falls Park is just outside the beltway on

©wernermuellerschell/Shutterstock Vacation booking engine Vacasa has released its list of top 10 destinations for Labor Day this weekend. Our cruel summer is coming to a close and the upcoming holiday weekend is one of the last chances for people to get out of the house and enjoy the long days of sunshine. Vacation booking engine

United becomes the first major carrier to eliminate change fees. United Airlines has announced that it is permanently eliminating change fees for all standard Economy and Premium tickets for travel within the United States. The change is effective immediately. Additionally, beginning on January 1, 2021, any United customer can fly standby for free on a

Refusing to wear a mask on a Delta flight has serious consequences – a ban on flying. Delta Airlines says that it has banned nearly 250 passengers from flying with the airline for refusing to abide by its mandatory mask policy. Delta has a very strict mask policy, requiring one be worn at all points

From Charleston, SC to Savannah, Georgia, here is a list of great adventures you can go on and still say safe from COVID-19. It’s that time again. It’s been a week since you’ve left the house and it’s enough stir-crazy between your partner or your kids for a lifetime. Even the dog is sick of

Costa Rica will open its borders to tourists from six US states from September ©Shutterstock ​ Costa Rica will reopen its borders to tourists from select US states from September, the government said on Wednesday. Tourists from New York, New Jersey,New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Connecticut will be permitted to enter from September and must

If you ever find yourself in need of a day of meandering adventure or aching to take the long, scenic route, be sure to stop at these amazing sites. Back in the 1800’s the way to travel across the southeast was to walk or ride your horse on this “trace”. Back then, if you were

Buy this deal now and book flexibly through 2021. Teddy Roosevelt famously said, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” We think you can do quite a lot with $180 in average nightly savings at this historic resort that once hosted T.R. himself — it also happens to be on of

Here are our top picks for how to escape the crowds and find a slice of pristine wilderness in some of the country’s most visited national parks. Here are our top picks for how to escape the crowds and find a slice of pristine wilderness in some of the country’s most visited national parks. Editor’s

Hot springs are the perfect opportunity to get out of the house during the pandemic, be one with the great outdoors, and literally soak in the natural beauty of the earth. There are more hot springs in and around Reno than anyone knows what to do with. Some are through resorts while most others are

Each country has instituted a series of strict guidelines to protect not only its citizens but visitors to the respective island as well. As COVID-19 restrictions ease all over the world, Caribbean countries have begun the process of reopening to tourists for the summer months. Each country has instituted a series of strict guidelines to

​Thanks to a landmark piece of legislation that’s been in the works for years, public lands in the United States from the biggest national parks to the smallest ballfields and fishing lakes are about to get a massive infusion of funding that conservationists say is long overdue. On Wednesday, Congress passed the Great American Outdoors

For travel to truly cure bias, you must have an open mind © drferry / Getty Images It holds true that travel dusts the cobwebs off locked imaginations, but a willingness to unlock them in the first place is key. As a young girl traveling throughout Africa, I was exposed to the many wonders of