Wise travelers know to “get their jabs” before setting sail to some far off place. But why? What exactly are these diseases we’re all getting inoculated against? Will they lead to a grim and grisly death or just a good story to tell the grandkids? We combed CDC Travel and other health resources to gather
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Long-haul flights are the worst. If you’re on a 10-hour flight, cramped up with legroom that even a dog couldn’t fit in, food that is only fit for a prison cafeteria, in seats that I can only imagine are filled with more germs than a toilet, you’re in for one hell of a ride (literally).
“Dogs have owners; cats have employees.” So goes the conventional wisdom. So, when we decided to take our “boss”, Lizzi, on a three-month road trip of the U.S. East Coast, people told us we were crazy. They weren’t wrong. Frankly, we had no clue how to travel with a cat in a car long distance.
It was 4:48 a.m. 4:49 … I awoke to a pattern of lights gliding across my bedroom ceiling. A pale, yellow apparition in the shape of my window that twisted in upon itself before vanishing. Seconds later, another. Then … a third. For a moment, I was captivated. In the quiet morning hours, it felt
I overnight in up to 20 different hotel rooms each month. So I’ve become something of an expert in “hotel stay-ology”. (That’s a real degree. University of Phoenix confirmed it.) According to a prominent study that I just made up for this post, we know travelers (want to) spend up to two-thirds of their vacations
With razor-thin profit margins, hotels are getting downright sneaky with their tactics to fill rooms. In an effort to avoid being sued, I won’t call them outright “scams” or “bait and switch” tactics. No, these fall into more of a gray area. Enough plausible deniability on the hotel’s part (“What? We told you there was
Sure, it can be fun to travel with your partner or a group of friends. I personally prefer having my husband there to share the experience and enjoyment of traveling together. But I firmly believe that everybody should travel solo — sometimes. There’s a lot you can get out of a solo trip that just
Trying to plan a family vacation in a Trying to plan a family vacation in a national park can feel overwhelming. With 62 official parks in the US and counting, there are simply too many options to go down the list, one-by-one, and tick off the best options for kids. To help narrow it down,
Allegiant Airlines has announced an expanded list of low-cost flights beginning in summer 2020. We’ve rounded up all the information you need about these routes! Planning a trip to any of these destinations? Let us know in the comments! Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found only at Allegiant.com. The new seasonal
David Tran/Dreamstime TSA PreCheck is one of the best ways to turn airport security into a quicker, more pleasant experience. New Yorkers hoping to apply for Trusted Traveller programs are going to have to wait, as the federal government has temporarily barred all New York citizens from applying. The Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security
Just five months after the US Department of Transportation released a “final statement” regarding service animals on flights, the agency has proposed yet another modification to its emotional support animal policy – and this one would let airlines refuse boarding to emotional support animals (ESAs) altogether, and only allow dogs to qualify as service animals.
How some cities are remaking yesterday’s great spaces for the future. For many Americans, repurposing marvelous old buildings is always better than tearing them down. And while the term “urban renewal” comes with a little baggage, it’s hard to argue with its particular way of salvaging and adapting neglected older spaces for our modern world.
From the hustle-bustle of big cities with vibrant food and culture to serene moments in some of America’s most eye-popping parks, a scenic drive from the Pacific coast to Idaho makes for an epic vacation. Two major vacation-planning questions pop up again and again: City or country? Ocean or mountains? But there are places where
People who’ve never really considered a visit to “Flyover Country” usually find themselves pleasantly surprised — and sometimes even downright shocked — by just how much there is to see, do and experience in the great American Midwest, often for free. Defined by wide-open swathes of farmland, friendly small towns and attractive urban cities (not
The Mediterranean is home to some of the most iconic destinations on the planet, but often the best routes come at a price. Here’s how to find the best deals on Mediterranean cruises. Whether you’re gazing upon the Trevi Fountain in Rome, dining on baguettes in the South of France, or trying to wrap your
Loaded with history, nature and family-friendly entertainment, New England is prime road-tripping country. Here’s an itinerary of our favorite stops The United States start in these six rugged states. And when British explorer Captain John Smith explored New England’s shores in the early 1600s, he grasped the charm and resilience of his surroundings – and
From the fun of Sin City to the jaw-dropping beauty of the national parks, this scenic route packs amazing sights and tastes into a manageable itinerary. From the fun of Sin City to the jaw-dropping beauty of the national parks, this scenic route packs amazing sights and tastes into a manageable itinerary. If you’re looking