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October is widely considered one of the best months to travel, and for good reason. While summer’s peak crowds disperse, winter’s chill remains at bay and autumn descends as gently as leaves...
Wendy Perrin
Make Your Next Trip Extraordinary
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Daydreaming about a honeymoon is exciting, but planning it can be stressful: Expectations are high, yet—thanks to that other big event you’re organizing—the amount of bandwidth and time you have for planning...
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Major festivals like Carnival or Oktoberfest are a fun impetus for a trip—but what we find our travelers recall most fondly are smaller, local festivities that invite you into the soul of...
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There’s a scam going around that every traveler should know about: Fraudsters are posing as airlines or airline-focused travel agencies, booking real flights, charging hefty extra fees that they often falsely claim...
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Over the years, policies around U.S. travelers visiting Cuba have swung back and forth; with a new administration in Washington, we may soon see that pendulum return to the side of greater...
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UPDATE on March 28, 2025: A major earthquake struck Myanmar today and was felt in parts of Thailand and Vietnam. Our Southeast Asia WOW List experts are monitoring each of our travelers’...
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New nonstop flights from the U.S. to Central America are creating easier access to this nearby tropical region—Costa Rica, Belize, Panama, and the other countries nestled on the lush ribbon between North...
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With severe weather growing more frequent, the chance that rain may impact a trip is increasing. You already know the obvious solutions: Have an indoor Plan B for each outdoor day or...
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So you’ve got a window of time in March when you can travel, and you have no idea where to go. Not to worry: Your fellow travelers are here to help you...
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If you’re looking to travel in February and wondering where on earth to go, take inspiration from your fellow travelers: Check out their reviews recounting their favorite February trips. Our intrepid travelers...
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You’ve told us that when you go to Europe, you want to find the paths less traveled—to avoid the crowds and seek out the charms and local flavor beyond the overtouristed cities....
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August is a peak month for travel—prime time for school and family vacations and a last hurrah for summer getaways. For many, it’s a month of aspiring to escape heat and crowds,...
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My first tip-off was the trip reviews we would occasionally receive here at WendyPerrin.com, written by travelers just back from the Azores and delighted at their luck in discovering this off-the-radar spot....
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It may still feel like winter at home, but March finds wildflowers blooming and festivals of all sorts happening around the globe. Here’s a round-up of destinations that are at their prime...
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February is a prime time for many spots in the tropics and the Southern Hemisphere. Below are some of your smartest February trip options. Click the black buttons below to connect with a...
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In much of the world, July is synonymous with vacation, and for good reason: It’s peak summertime in the Northern Hemisphere, with greenery (and wildlife) in full display, and festivals of arts...
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The wide array of places that are great in January may surprise you. If that’s your time frame for a trip, take inspiration from your fellow travelers’ reviews of their favorite January...
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We see it all the time: Grandparents want to take three generations on a memorable trip—but they don’t know where to go. So we’ve compiled below reviews of our favorite multigenerational trips....
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Imagine a magical place where: there are ancient temples older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids; in fact, they’re the oldest freestanding structures in the world. there are Blue Grottoes and a Crystal...
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Whether you’re searching for a festive holiday trip or a getaway between the Thanksgiving and Christmas rushes (one of the most affordable travel windows of the year), there are many more fantastic...
